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 need it or want it?
It took me a while to separate my wants from needs, I still sometimes have trouble with it. Only buying things you NEED is a great way to lower your carbon foot print. I’m not saying dont treat your self, all I’m saying is think before you reach out to buy something. Things you may need, probably being food, depending on where you live water, resources to keep you alive. So next time your in a store and you see a piece of clothing you want, think about it before you get it.
Yes it is very important to separate the things that you need from the things that you want. Although I think that it depends on the food whether you need it or not. I at least don't always eat food because I'm hungry but because I'm bored, and that is a privilege and it's also very wasteful.