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mothernaturenetwork: Get on board the non-consumption trainAsk yourself the following 13 questions before you continue through that check-out line. Is this purchase something I need? Can I borrow one instead of buying new? Can I make something that will serve the same purpose? Can I buy a used one? What is the impact on the environment of the full life cycle of it? Check out the rest of the list.

mothernaturenetwork:

Get on board the non-consumption train
Ask yourself the following 13 questions before you continue through that check-out line.

  1. Is this purchase something I need?
  2. Can I borrow one instead of buying new?
  3. Can I make something that will serve the same purpose?
  4. Can I buy a used one?
  5. What is the impact on the environment of the full life cycle of it?

Check out the rest of the list.


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