The 365 Day Non-Consumption Challenge

I have challenged myself to go 365 days (started on Aug 1, 2011) without purchasing new, off-the-shelf items.

What does that mean?Lets say I need to buy a new backpack for my daughter for school...I have to find that backpack in some way (thrift, friend, etc.) that doesn't require me buying a brand new, never before used item. Essentially I want everything I purchase to be giving me their "second life".

Why?
#1 The environmental impact used to produce, ship and package new items while perfectly good ones sit in consignment stores, thrift stores and basements.
#2 To challenge the idea that status=belongings. To rethink the phrase "He who dies with the most toys wins" and prove (even if just to myself) that I am the sum of my actions, not my belongings.

So NO buying items brand new for 365 days.
(p.s. I am not a martyr so exclusions will apply to things like runners, undies, etc. to make this realistic it has to be achievable...no recycled TP) see "ground rules" post below for more details.

Stay tuned...

Daily Dares


Are you one of those people that can't pass up a dare? Than this is definitly for you!
Daily Dares are a random act of kindness, sent via twitter (#dailydare), for you to complete. Excited?

Follow ExceLizity on twitter to hear the daily dare and come back to post your story here. Karma is full circle so please pass the dare along and share your story so others can feel the joy too!


"Does the energy and the moment you are in create your next moment? And if so, what energy and moment are you in?"

Do a daily dare! Get good energy!
I Triple Dog Dare YOU-
L.

1 comment:

  1. Liz9 November 2011 at 07:30

    Daily Dare Nov 9th 2011- do something you have been putting off. You will feel so motivated when it is done!

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