Ep. 38: Things I Don’t Buy Anymore (Eco-Frugal Living to Reduce Waste and Save Money)
Buying less is one of the most powerful forms of climate action we have.
In this episode, I’m sharing some of the things I’ve stopped buying over the last ten years of sustainable living. This shift into eco-frugal living happened gradually, beginning with using up what I already had, doing periodic waste audits to see what we were consistently throwing way, and getting very clear on how and where to spend our money.
Because truly, the most sustainable thing you can buy is nothing.
Takeaways
- Climate action begins at the kitchen table
- Many “household essentials” are designed to be constant restock items
- Marketing — especially in personal care — encourages us to buy more than we need
- Reusables make the most sense for things you use all the time
- Saving money and reducing waste naturally go hand in hand
- Not buying creates mental, physical, and financial space
One Small Shift
Instead of focusing on what you might stop buying next, try making a short list of things you already don’t buy anymore — and notice what made that possible.
