Buy Nothing Day !

Buy nothing day is basically not buying anything at all that you buy on the regular, your trying to refrain yourself from buying things everyday that's pretty much unnecessary. Most people start by breaking their old Patterns by embracing what they love. I believe the concept of this events is to save money and be able to discipline yourself. Buy Nothing Day  is an international day of protest against consumerism observed by social activists. Researchers have come to an conclusion that this event should take place during Black Friday only because that's when most of the consumers come out to spend money. Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, where a lot of technology and clothing go on sale and things be a little cheaper and affordable. Buy Nothing Day is The Ad busters Media Foundation which is a Canadian-based not-for-profit, anti-consumerist, pro-environment. To conclude, Buy Nothing Christmas is about reducing consumption, and one of the ways that you can do that is to-recycle or reuse old things that still have value. Critics have created a vending machines called "the Swap o ma tie" basically a fun way of saving the earth. The use of the this item is to basically recycle things that you no longer need and be able to get things you do need or maybe want. You could be able to donate and or exchange for a credit. There is also a launch located in Brooklyn New York with the Swap o Matie Launch Pad is a creative gathering place focused on the arts, community programs, technology, and anything else that captures the imagination. Most things that we purchase affect us that's the whole reason why they created the swap o matie. It's a day where you challenge yourself, your family and friends to switch off from shopping and tune into life. Most of the consumers buy things that are not needed; and waste money on a serious time right now. when we are going through a serious crisis with the economy. If we the people can look at the economy more and see the struggle that most poor people go through then i believe that most people would start saving their money or maybe spend money on things that are more useful. Everything we buy has an impact on the environment, Buy Nothing Day highlights the environmental and ethical consequences of consumerism. The whole concept of this event is to Shop Less and be able to Live More. "As consumers we need to question the products we buy and challenge the companies who produce them. What are the true risks to the environment and developing countries? We all know recycling is OK for the the environment, but consuming less is better and Buy Nothing Day is a great way to start. Buy nothing day is not changing yourself but being able to change your lifestyle and the things we consume on which are not important to you. Critics want people to make a commitment to consuming less, recycling more and challenging companies to clean up and be fair. I Personally believe that this is a good event taking place during the rite times. Especially with the economy and so much consumers. I believe that if alot of people participate in this event we would live longer on this earth.

" http://www.buynothingday.co.uk/" ;
"http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd"