#stop consumerism

DIY: Halloween 👻 [Infographics] | ecogreenlove

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If you still have no idea what to wear or how to decorate for Halloween, but don't want to spend a lot of money or time, check these infographics to get some ideas.

           Conspicuous consumption is a huge issue in America. A country filled with people who are obsessed with bigger and better items does not lead to an environmentally friendly or sustainable community. Corbett’s writing and the videos from the story of stuff explain the detrimental mindset that is the American consumer. Consumers think that materialism is necessary; that they need something new whenever it comes out. This is going to be the downfall of the people, because it leads to a thought process that promotes disposability, when we are on an Earth that is reaching its peaks in capacity, and is being destroyed by the careless people who consume and produce waste.

           The new iPhone 7 just came out, and while many people complained of the lack of a headphone jack, they still went and bought it. This is because people are obsessed with image, and with always having the newest thing. Not to mention that within a few years, the iPhone that is an older generation is likely to stop working and be disposed of, because it can’t keep up with new technology. I had an iPhone for three years before it was stolen, and after that I’ve had four in one year- all due to faulty manufacturing that causes me to need go and replace it in order to even use it. This is an example of consumerism caused by the companies whose plan it is to continue their sales.

           Luckily, I have been privy to the chemicals that have been placed in our products, and with my work to eat vegan and take care of the environment, I’ve greatly minimized the products I use. I rarely wear makeup, and I made my own all natural deodorant and shampoo. I use all natural shea butter and coconut oil for moisturizing, and that about puts a cap on the products I use on my body. I don’t trust the corporations who are putting out products and products for people to buy, and I don’t buy into the materialism that drives people to look for them. I also use all natural castile soap for laundry, dish soap, and other cleaning supplies. The video from the story of cosmetics reassured me that the way I live is much cleaner and safer than that of many people around me.

A Beginner’s Guide to the #Minimalist Movement [Infographic] | ecogreenlove → http://ecogreenlove.com/?p=6420

«My greatest skill in life has been to want but little.» – Henry David Thoreau, Walden

"Imagine if you got rid of all your excess possessions, gave up your car for a #bicycle, left the job that takes up all your time, and started over with a #simplistic life?

Deep down, the human heart sings a #simple song, and for millennia great thinkers have proclaimed that the key to #happiness lies not in acquiring more, but in being satisfied with less.

In today’s world, the average individual is likely to have #moreStuff than at any previous time in history. It can be difficult, in a society focused on conspicuous #consumption, to follow the siren song of #simplicity. But a growing movement known as #minimalism shows us that living well with less isn’t just possible—it can be highly rewarding."