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GUIDELINES TO BNN(Buy Nothing New)
Think of it this way: Your whole life you have been programmed to want things and to buy things (probably a lot more than you actually need). So, it's going to take some time, patience and loving care to change your habits. Be gentle on yourself. Do this one thing, if you do nothing else on this list.
The most obvious guideline of them all! There are many online resources for used stuff as well as a ton of used brick and mortar shops. Keep your eyes peeled for garage and estate sales around your neighborhood. Who knows, you might come across exactly what you are looking for, or even better, something more amazing than you could have imagined in the most unsuspecting place. Enjoy hunting!
Utensils, water bottle, travel mug and grocery bags. I know it's a lot to think of before leaving your house in the a.m. but if you can remember to bring along the reusable accessories that you might need you will prevent a lot of stuff from ending up in landfills. Not only is bringing your own good for the environment, but it is also good for your wallet. Many coffee shops and grocery stores give you small incentives for leaving with their products in your receptacles.
Sounds simple enough. If it's broken and salvageable, make effort to fix it. Sometimes it seems easier to just buy a new one but the extra effort you make to get what you already have fixed often means less stuff ends up in a landfill and more stuff stays in your wallet.
A big yes for spending money in support of museums, concerts, art shows, movies, etc. These things all enrich your life and provide entertainment for lots and lots of people. Shopping for services is totally cool too i.e. getting a massage or your bike repaired are a-OK.
Whether it means buying your produce at the local farmers market or just having your morning cup of joe at your neighborhood coffee shop, supporting your local farmers and businesses is important. Think of it as tending to the garden in which you live. Supporting local also means you will probably use up a heck of a lot less gas.
Packaging is a tool used to sell us the stuff that is inside. Often, packaging is hugely excessive, non recyclable and a big ol' waste of resources. If you need to buy something look for a quality product that uses environmentally responsible and minimal packaging.
When you go to buy something ask yourself, do I want this or do I need this? If your answer is need, then go for it. If your answer is want, then do your best to opt out. My favorite way to sum it up is this: Pretty much everything essential can be found between your local farmers market and the grocery store.
You are a smart cookie! Do your best not to be fooled by (false) marketing campaigns. Make purchases based on what you think is right and not what you are being told is right. Read the ingredients list. Don't fall for fancy packaging or media spots that subliminily tell you what you have an who you are is not enough. If you use your common sense, it will be easier to discern what the best choice is when making a purchase.
If you can make Buying Nothing New fun, it's going to be a) fun! and b) lot easier to stick to the challenge. Team up with friends to take the challenge, make gifts, borrow stuff, share things, refurbish furniture, craft, blog about your experience and above all else, enjoy yourself!
You are not perfect, and guess what, the good news is, no one else is perfect either. Any attempt to make a change is going to be difficult and you are likely going to have slip ups and make mistakes. There is a good reason this list is called guidelines and not rules.
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