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Rather more useful than “Buy Nothing Day”

“Unconsumption is a word used to describe everything that happens after an act of acquisition.”

Would it be conspicuous concern — signaling — to mention that I intend to buy nothing new this year (save consumables, which I’m also trying to reduce)?  I’ll gamble on that not being the case, wager that the net positive effect for the planet, by publicizing this idea, will be significantly higher than the possible increase in esteem by readers.

(via Richard Eriksson)

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:23:30 -0600
Under commerce, philosophy
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One Response to “Rather more useful than “Buy Nothing Day””

  1. Joshua (Site Owner) Says:
    March 10th, 2009 at 23h59

    I am classifying socks as consumables.  Now, back to your irregularly-scheduled blog.

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