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Over-consumption is at the root of the planet’s #environmental crisis. Consumption of fast fashion, flights, Black Friday-discounted gadgets – has become the primary driver of ecological crisis. We are devouring the planet’s resources at a rate 1.8 (2023) times faster than it can regenerate. When people buy less stuff, you get immediate drops in emissions, resource consumption and #pollution. That doesn’t just mean fewer physical things; it’s also less electricity, travel and eating out. 💥 Less Consumption Aesthetic, Low Consumption Aesthetic, Plastic Free Quotes, Plastic Free Aesthetic, No Overconsumption, Environmental Policy Aesthetic, No Consumerism, All You Need Is Less, Quotes On Sustainability

Over-consumption is at the root of the planet’s #environmental crisis. Consumption of fast fashion, flights, Black Friday-discounted gadgets – has become the primary driver of ecological crisis. We are devouring the planet’s resources at a rate 1.8 (2023) times faster than it can regenerate. When people buy less stuff, you get immediate drops in emissions, resource consumption and #pollution. That doesn’t just mean fewer physical things; it’s also less electricity, travel and eating out. 💥

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NPR on Instagram: "There is a giant pile of discarded clothes in Chile’s Atacama Desert that is so large it can be seen from space.⁠ ⁠ Humans are consuming more than ever, and the consequences are real, says sustainable fashion writer Aja Barber who who runs an online community where she encourages people to consume more mindfully.⁠ ⁠ Enter, the “no buy” challenge, a popular social media experiment that encourages people to buy less stuff. Essentially, people take an intentional pause on buying certain non-essential items for a set period of time. The goal is to save money, cut back on overconsumption and be more mindful of wasteful and unsustainable shopping habits.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio for a guide to help you start a challenge of your own. #NPRLifeKit⁠ ⁠ Illustration by Oliver Mu Wasting Time Illustration, No Buy Challenge 2025, Aja Barber, No Buy Challenge, 2025 Manifestation, Fashion Writer, No Buy, Be More Mindful, Atacama Desert

NPR on Instagram: "There is a giant pile of discarded clothes in Chile’s Atacama Desert that is so large it can be seen from space.⁠ ⁠ Humans are consuming more than ever, and the consequences are real, says sustainable fashion writer Aja Barber who who runs an online community where she encourages people to consume more mindfully.⁠ ⁠ Enter, the “no buy” challenge, a popular social media experiment that encourages people to buy less stuff. Essentially, people take an intentional pause on…

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