buy nothing day

Buy Nothing Day does not have the political teeth it needs to be an effective message to the public. Buy Nothing Day was originally conceived by activist Ted Dave and promoted by Adbusters out of Vancouver, Canada to counter act the hyperbolic spending spree called Black Friday. I think Buy Nothing Day is a ground breaking idea, but I also believe our way of thinking about consumption can shift further if it is a message more people can identify with.

Celebrate the holidays and give gifts in a healthy and sustainable way with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as your gift guide! It's more fun than you can imagine to give really good stuff that people actually need rather than stuff that will end up in a landfill or closet.

The impetus behind "Buy Nothing Day" is to raise awareness of the consumerist culture in which we live, and the degree to which our behavior revolves around our activity as consumers.

Are you tired of the holiday hype already? Why not try a buying-fast? Join environmentalists and concerned citizens from over 65 countries for the annual Buy Nothing Day.

As we head into November, month of giving thanks, I’m sure many blog posts will be dedicated to philanthropic organizations, fundraising, and overall ‘focus on others...