Is having the latest technology a want or a need?
How often do you get a new cel phone or mp3 player? Did you really need a new model? Do you consider the environmental impact of these purchases? If you are addicted, how can you break your addiction?
Wants or Needs? >
Do i really need this?
Something I have learned from making my carbon footprint has been the amount of junk I spend my money on. Nowadays it is somewhat normal in my environment to always be shopping and be caught up on the latest technology. Most of the clothing I buy, I seem to wear about once. I try and dress to fit in but I way prefer to sit around in sweats and a hoodie all day. I need to learn to cut down my spending on things I do not need. What I should be spending my money on is the following:
-Organic foods
-Water
-Shelter
-A vercitle pair of shoes
-A solid amount of clothes that I will be sure to wear
The rest of the items I buy are worthless in the long run. I need to cut down my shopping on my wants so i can focus on my needs. These are the steps I need to take so I can reduce my carbon footprint and try to help the world become a better and healthier home.
Limiting spending is an excellent way to reduce our carbon footprint, humans are consuming much more then they need and in turn overproduction is straining natural resources.