Hey everyone,
Yes Sustainable September is officially over! :) I thought I would just send you a message to know that it will be weird for me too. Not blogging daily. Mind the pressure I put on myself was a little life consuming.
Even though Sustainable September is over, and i finished reading the Zero Waste Home book (seriously , check that baby out), there is something you can do in October that will continue the Sustainable September philosophy.
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Buy
Nothing New Month promotes conscientious consumption, highlighting
where our stuff comes from (finite resources) where it goes (landfill)
and the super alternatives (sharing, buying second hand, bartering,
swapping etc.)... Buy Nothing New Month isn't about ‘buy nothing new never'. Simply pledge to beg, borrow, barter, buy second hand and swap for whatever you need, (with the exceptions of essentials of course, like food, drink, medications and hygiene products). It’s easy, it’s fun, you can get whatever you need out there, as long as you Buy Nothing New.Why not pledge with a mate this year and take the challenge to Buy Nothing New in October!"
I love this idea! :) And it follows on from the Sustainable September Ideas perfectly! :) It is like a month of putting Sustainable September into action! :)
Of course do not forget to be kind to yourselves and those around you! After all that is what this project and the blog is all about! :)
Much love to you all,
Daena x
Please follow us on twitter @Buy_Nothing_New. Website
www.buynothingnew.com.auBuy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.
It's a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.
In 2011, Sydney Morning Herald ran a poll asking "is Buy Nothing New Month a good idea?"
Over 10,000 voted. 82% said “yes”
It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)
Buy Nothing New Month isn't Buy Nothing New Never. Nor is it about going without.
It's literally about taking one month off to really think, "Do I really
need it?" If I do, “can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What
are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my
neighbor?"
It's about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and
where it goes when we're done (often landfill) and what are the
fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our 'stuff'.
It's easy. It's fun. It's moving from consumption-driven to community-driven.
It's good for us, our wallets and our planet.
- See more at: http://www.buynothingnew.com.au/why/#sthash.XovjC9rN.dpuf
Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.
It's a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.
In 2011, Sydney Morning Herald ran a poll asking "is Buy Nothing New Month a good idea?"
Over 10,000 voted. 82% said “yes”
It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)
Buy Nothing New Month isn't Buy Nothing New Never. Nor is it about going without.
It's literally about taking one month off to really think, "Do I really
need it?" If I do, “can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What
are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my
neighbor?"
It's about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and
where it goes when we're done (often landfill) and what are the
fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our 'stuff'.
It's easy. It's fun. It's moving from consumption-driven to community-driven.
It's good for us, our wallets and our planet.
- See more at: http://www.buynothingnew.com.au/why/#sthash.XovjC9rN.dpuf
Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.
It's a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.
In 2011, Sydney Morning Herald ran a poll asking "is Buy Nothing New Month a good idea?"
Over 10,000 voted. 82% said “yes”
It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)
Buy Nothing New Month isn't Buy Nothing New Never. Nor is it about going without.
It's literally about taking one month off to really think, "Do I really
need it?" If I do, “can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What
are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my
neighbor?"
It's about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and
where it goes when we're done (often landfill) and what are the
fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our 'stuff'.
It's easy. It's fun. It's moving from consumption-driven to community-driven.
It's good for us, our wallets and our planet.
- See more at: http://www.buynothingnew.com.au/why/#sthash.XovjC9rN.dpuf
Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.
It's a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.
In 2011, Sydney Morning Herald ran a poll asking "is Buy Nothing New Month a good idea?"
Over 10,000 voted. 82% said “yes”
It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)
Buy Nothing New Month isn't Buy Nothing New Never. Nor is it about going without.
It's literally about taking one month off to really think, "Do I really
need it?" If I do, “can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What
are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my
neighbor?"
It's about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and
where it goes when we're done (often landfill) and what are the
fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our 'stuff'.
It's easy. It's fun. It's moving from consumption-driven to community-driven.
It's good for us, our wallets and our planet.
- See more at: http://www.buynothingnew.com.au/why/#sthash.XovjC9rN.dpuf
Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.
It's a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.
In 2011, Sydney Morning Herald ran a poll asking "is Buy Nothing New Month a good idea?"
Over 10,000 voted. 82% said “yes”
It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)
Buy Nothing New Month isn't Buy Nothing New Never. Nor is it about going without.
It's literally about taking one month off to really think, "Do I really
need it?" If I do, “can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What
are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my
neighbor?"
It's about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and
where it goes when we're done (often landfill) and what are the
fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our 'stuff'.
It's easy. It's fun. It's moving from consumption-driven to community-driven.
It's good for us, our wallets and our planet.
- See more at: http://www.buynothingnew.com.au/why/#sthash.XovjC9rN.dpuf
Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.
It's a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.
In 2011, Sydney Morning Herald ran a poll asking "is Buy Nothing New Month a good idea?"
Over 10,000 voted. 82% said “yes”
It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)
Buy Nothing New Month isn't Buy Nothing New Never. Nor is it about going without.
It's literally about taking one month off to really think, "Do I really
need it?" If I do, “can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What
are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my
neighbor?"
It's about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and
where it goes when we're done (often landfill) and what are the
fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our 'stuff'.
It's easy. It's fun. It's moving from consumption-driven to community-driven.
It's good for us, our wallets and our planet.
Hop on board - See more at: http://www.buynothingnew.com.au/why/#sthash.XovjC9rN.dpuf
Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.
It's a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.
In 2011, Sydney Morning Herald ran a poll asking "is Buy Nothing New Month a good idea?"
Over 10,000 voted. 82% said “yes”
It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)
Buy Nothing New Month isn't Buy Nothing New Never. Nor is it about going without.
It's literally about taking one month off to really think, "Do I really
need it?" If I do, “can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What
are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my
neighbor?"
It's about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and
where it goes when we're done (often landfill) and what are the
fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our 'stuff'.
It's easy. It's fun. It's moving from consumption-driven to community-driven.
It's good for us, our wallets and our planet.
Hop on board - See more at: http://www.buynothingnew.com.au/why/#sthash.XovjC9rN.dpuf
