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The Useless Consumer
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I am about to become a Useless Consumer. Over the next 12 weeks, I am setting out to take 2 steps every week to reduce my consumption, and blog about how I'm dealing with it all. I'll cut back on my electricity use. I'll somehow break the habit of creating so much waste. I'll even stop spending gobs of money on eating out each week (really, it is shameful the amount I spend).
Not only am I going to use less of the world around me, but I'm also going to become useless to the corporations, as I plan to block out all the "buy buy buy" messages they cram down my throat. Indeed, I'll transform into a Useless Consumer.
- Added on: Mar 17th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: The Useless Consumer
- Listed in: Green Environmental Activism
- Tags: environment lifestyle Consumer green consumption footprint
Recent Posts
Blog Break
I couldn't take it. I just got too stressed out and simply broke down. Reverted to my old habits. Always, with the promise, just a week off, to let me get rebalanced.I think I'm having some serious balancing issues. After all,...
Ch-ch-ch-changes
Okay, I've updated my plan a bit, and wanted to give y'all the 411. Just a few minor changes.First, looks like I have to scratch (for now) recharging my 'portable electronic devices' by solar power. :( I'm bummed about this.&n...
Traveling Woman
This has been a bit of an intense week, hence the lack of posts. Broke up with my boyfriend, had some medical stuff to deal with, intensities at work and school, and now I'm down at the Oregon coast for my brother's wedding. Which has put...
Hey Big Spender
So far this has been an interesting week, you know, with the whole only spending money only one day a week thing. I confess, I did have a little slip up the first day- I caved and bought a breve latte, a bag of cheese popcorn, and a chocolate d...
Week 2 Here I Come!
Now, to week 2! This coming week I will once again be getting rid of 5 items, one of which will be the Ortlieb bags. I also will have to figure out my little solar power device that recharges cell phones, iPods, and cameras. I'm sur...
Week 1 - Check!
I finally survived week 1, which really wasn't that bad. Okay, so it was a little weird taking my spare trash bits home with me, including everything from the napkins that I used at the restaurant to the mounds of food packaging. One of m...
Inspiring idea. I'll be following along for sure, best of luck! Should your motivation start to wane, you may want to watch the video on storyofstuff.com...maybe you've already seen it. Cheers.
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