I've been working on decluttering for so long, that I'm not the ideal consumer at all. I've, hopefully, gotten a handle on my gazingus pins, and I've gotten better with the whole "free" stuff - just because it is free, doesn't mean I should take it.
I think I'll check my library and see if they have it available.
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Be nice whenever possible. It's always possible. HH Dalai Lama
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happystuff, we are the same. In fact, just had an argument with my hubby over his wan, not need, to buy new baking pans because they are on sale. He is still after 72 years a work in progress.
Guess I am going to have to watch that program just to talk about it.
I turned down free Christmas socks, two pairs, at the blood bank last week. I just don’t want more crap coming into my house that I haven’t chosen. Make no mistake, I buy way too much stuff, but I just don’t want the free stuff that seems to be forced on us.Originally Posted by happystuff
I always have a good experience with the employees at this blood bank, but I have a few minor irritations with the national Red Cross blood organization.
I tried to redeem an offer for a free movie ticket for giving blood , but it was too complicated and the system kept sending me to different websites, I never accomplished getting that free ticket. Later I compared notes with DH and he was not able to get it to work either. So thanks Red Cross, not.
now I just turn down all of their little freebies because it’s either junk or not worth my effort. I get a free bag of jalapeño potato chips or cookies when I get blood so that’s greatl
okay---the catt stepped on my 'puter keyboard, just as I started this; saidd catt has already been fed canned slop, once today, and food dish replenished with crunchies, so what's the problem? They are mean to me. But yeah---alla the cars that get crushed, every year! It's awful! Just so everyone can have new ones. Also, the buildings that get torn down---an example: a hollyweird video store, built in 1996, was torn down in 2011 to make way for a new bank branch. Not as well built, either. I still have the packing crate the Hollywood sign came in; I made it into a doghouse. But yeah---banks think they can afford it. Even in Springfield, where old buildings are plentiful, they still tear 'em down, for no real good reason. The usa burns the candle from both ends. Someday the empire will fall, and we'll be just subsisting, not consuming. Yup.
I just read an AP story about crappy fast fashion "recycled" clothing from the West literally lining the shores of Ghana. Its disgusting and I vow to buy nothing insofar as clothing this year.
I could also work harder at shopping local.
exactly what this documentary showed but included everything else. One of the best quotes was about when you throw something “away” there is no away. It needs to be buried or dumped or burned somewhere. So where does it go to contaminate the land, water and air. Also recycling myths. And single use plastics. Things we discard every day. Packaging is a biggie.
the question is what can we change in each of our lives to decrease the waste.
Really good question.
To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer." Mahatma Gandhi
Be nice whenever possible. It's always possible. HH Dalai Lama
In a world where you can be anything - be kind. Unknown
It is a good question.
I like how revealing the "man behind the curtain" at Amazon makes you more aware of the manipulative powers behind the features that you think are for your benefit, but are really created to. make more sales and profit--like the 1-click.
Speaking for myself, when I think I'm being manipulated my instinct is to push back. I read an article in an advertising trade magazine where they conducted a study on advertisements meant to deter young people from smoking. Showing them nasty lungs didn't do it. Telling them there was an X% chance of getting cancer didn't do it. The most effective ad was the one that told the consumer that they were playing into the hands of Big Tobacco.
I feel the same way. After that movie, I'm never going to look at Amazon's one-click the same again. I've heard elsewhere the same advice that Maren suggested: put what you think you need in your cart and leave it there for a month. If you still find you need it after a month, then buy it.
Also, I love how they covered greenwashing. I think it's a real challenge to determine whether your purchasing decisions are REALLY "green" choices. I believe that the only green shoice, really, is to not buy or to buy less.
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Big reason why we're such fans of used merch, although we no longer buy used or take free upholstered furniture, due to potential bedbug issues. But someone's already purchased it, so if we can use it or sell it on, it's not headed for the landfill - at least not yet! I do buy a fair few staples from Amazon. Things that are hard to get here, things I hate shopping for, mostly. I've never used the "1 click". We don't do prime, except the free trials which I always cancel that same day, as it's still usable for the week or month or whatever, and I don't forget and have it charged automatically (did that once, not gonna happen again!). Sometimes I have stuff in the cart for a bit, collecting enough for the free shipping. I've never paid them shipping and don't plan to do so.
The most things I buy from Amazon? Kindle ebooks. Buy ebooks from Apple, too. My magazines/newspapers are all digital.
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