“A new study published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology shows that the stuff we
consume—from food to knick-knacks—is responsible for up to 60 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and between 50 and 80 percent of total land, material, and water use” From Audubon and Grist.org
This post is a follow-up to two of my earlier posts. Every time we make purchases we need to weigh what the impact is to the earth. Purchasing high quality items that will last, fixing broken things, bundling our errands, and becoming climatarians are a few easy things to start with.
https://www.audubon.org/news/the-surprising-way-stuff-we-buy-fuels-climate-change
I like one of the comments from the above link:
“Some of us have become “anti-consumers”. Think 3 times before you purchase. Is it necessary? Can I get it second hand? Can I make it myself or just do without?
#VoluntarySimplicity may be our only hope.”
More to read:
http://www.npr.org/2016/03/13/470314387/this-jacket-will-last-30-years-guaranteed
https://health4earth.com/2015/12/28/climatarian-a-new-resolution/
https://health4earth.com/2016/03/06/e-commerce-comes-at-a-price/
Health4earth 
Reblogged this on homemade naturally and commented:
I have been thinking twice before purchasing stuff. I had found “drums alive” video on youtube which looked like fun and can be modified for wheelchairs so I had four collapsible stools that have a foam top. Originally bought fir storage but now also used to do my drums alive exercise. So look around befire u buy more stuff. I chose not to buy the big balls originally used for the exercise and also use wooden spoons for my drumsticks. Re-use, re-purpose still going strong .
Great articles so check them out
Thank you, great suggestions, Donna!