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By: Buy Nothing 2018 Experiment – November Update | The Happy Philosopher

Buy Nothing 2018 Experiment – November Update | The Happy Philosopher — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 00:12:37 +0000

[…] months, and if you read my monthly updates this experiment looks like a success. Shortly after the 6 month point I quit the experiment though. I learned what I needed to know and I am moving on. Some of you may […]

By: Time for Money MD

Time for Money MD — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:48:16 +0000

I often wonder about how to foster a low consumption mindset other than by setting a good example, since I’m guessing there may be some natural predisposition but also a fair amount of nurture involved. My 4 are little so I still have time to maybe have some impact (for better or worse!)

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:29:30 +0000

In reply to Time for Money MD. My kids have no interest in the project, but they are naturally low consumers. They are happy with what they have, and rarely ask for more. Occasionally they buy stuff with their own money, but usually it is virtual (like a video game or some app).

By: Time for Money MD

Time for Money MD — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:25:49 +0000

Thanks for the motivation. Kids really make it hard to markedly decrease consumption. Although you’re not forcing your lack of consumption on them, are they interested in this concept? Do you find your project is rubbing off on them at all?

By: The Physician Philosopher

The Physician Philosopher — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 16:02:26 +0000

In reply to TheHappyPhilosopher. haha. That's fair enough. I don't drink juice either... can't say I never drink diet soda. Guilty as charged.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:06:56 +0000

In reply to TheHappyPhilosopher. Dear HP, would you mind checking the link again? It doesn't seem to be showing up for me :) I'm hoping to pick up some cloth napkins this afternoon, btw.

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:45:54 +0000

In reply to Builder. I'm here to serve. I couldn't figure out how to link it in the comments so I put in in he post :)

By: TheHappyPhilosopher

TheHappyPhilosopher — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:26:06 +0000

In reply to Jeff.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0262-stopping-unsolicited-mail-phone-calls-and-email

By: Builder

Builder — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 03:48:19 +0000

In reply to Jeff. I second the litter box link request. I've been locked in an eternal battle with kitty litter infiltrating areas nowhere near the litter box. Even built a larger box out of scrap wood to put the actual litter boxes in, which ended up being only marginally successful. I know enabling others to buy more stuff is in direct contradiction to the spirit of this post, but it seems you feel our pain in your own struggles with stray litter. Any help in this fight would be appreciated.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 23:36:05 +0000

In reply to TheHappyPhilosopher.

Dear THP,

The primary use of our recycle bin is the ungodly amounts of junk mail we still receive. I believe printing on recycled paper still requires about 60% the amount of resources that new paper does. The Nature Conservancy sends me more junk mail than the banks and car dealerships. Any tips on keeping this crap out of our house?

Jeff