My First Anti-Consumerism Challenge Has Begun

Posted by Jeremy in family, food, frugality, health and hygiene, simple living

No, I am not issuing a challenge. So far, my readership being as low as it is (bless your hearts those of you reading this), I don't have the pull to issue an effective challenge to the world. However, I stumbled upon The Non-Consumer Advocate last night, a very informative and interesting blog advocating a reduction in wasteful consumerism. The author, Katy Wolk-Stanley, seems to be doing a great job as she breaks free from the perceived need to buy happiness.

In a post dated, June 28, 2009, Katy re-issued a challenge to herself to avoid the grocery store until she had used everything in the fridge that might be wasted if it wasn't put to quick use. I LOVE this idea. With the recent arrival of [Baby Girl], we have been inundated with community support in the form of FOOD! One dear friend brought enough food for 3-4 days, while about 3 or 4 more people brought a day's worth. Add to that a meal at each of our parent's houses and another friend, and we have a fridge full of leftovers and unprepared meals. So, with all that food and a bit of produce I bought the day before DW went into labor, we have quite a bit of potential food waste packing the refrigerator.

So, starting today, the Cowan household has committed to add nothing new to the fridge until any would-be wasted food items find their way to our bellies. Won't you join me and help keep food waste down in your home