Many think that being kind to the environment means paying more for everything from food to building materials. But it’s not only what we buy that matters; it’s how much we buy. ”Limiting our purchases to the essentials is the most effective way to curb the impact of our consumption,” says Francine Jay, author of
Many think that being kind to the environment means paying more for everything from food to building materials. But it’s not only what we buy that matters; it’s how much we buy. ”Limiting our purchases to the essentials is the most effective way to curb the impact of our consumption,” says Francine Jay, author of “The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide.” She points out that every single thing we buy uses up some of the earth’s resources. Its production and distribution require energy, and it must of course be disposed of when its useful life is over. “Therefore, the best way to be eco-friendly is simply to buy less.”
Pontiac Daily Leader, 10/21/2011
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