Why Buying Nothing, Doing Less & Being Lazy Can Help the Planet

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Posted: 07-27-09 03:39 PM

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planetgreen.discovery.com:

Much of what we do at Planet Green is give you information so you can do something to make your life greener and generally have a positive impact on the planet. But for one quick moment I'd like you to consider that in many instances do less or doing nothing at all can be the greenest option out there. Here's why.

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Much of what we do at Planet Green is give you information so you can do something to make your life greener and generally have a positive impact on the planet. But for one quick moment I'd like you t...
Much of what we do at Planet Green is give you information so you can do something to make your life greener and generally have a positive impact on the planet. But for one quick moment I'd like you t...
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- TJCole I'm a Fan of TJCole 162 fans permalink
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You can't find happiness , meaning and contentment in stores...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:59 PM on 07/29/2009
- pokemon I'm a Fan of pokemon 16 fans permalink
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Great.. so are we advocating everyone going on welfare... HAHAHAHA

No really.. What a crappy title.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:56 PM on 07/28/2009
- kendraro I'm a Fan of kendraro 8 fans permalink
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We found that not watching TV commercials reduced our subconscious need to get out there and buy something! Try it and see. Other ideas: Barter - this is so big it's on Craigslist now; and Borrow - not suggesting you be a moocher, but sometimes this is a good way to go.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:04 PM on 07/28/2009
- Bystander I'm a Fan of Bystander 8 fans permalink

This is music to the ears of slackers, malingerers, moochers, self-proclaimed entitled, and other deadwood. Yes, totally green. Ha!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:44 PM on 07/28/2009
- DavidDial I'm a Fan of DavidDial 50 fans permalink
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Finally, a credo I can whole heartedly support.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:52 PM on 07/28/2009

This shouldn't be too hard of a sell for greenies..­.with the exception of Al gore of course

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:56 AM on 07/28/2009
- Semaj51 I'm a Fan of Semaj51 4 fans permalink
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Well here it is -- if ou want to go green, just be a bum. Yep, let others do the work to make sure you don't have to.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:18 AM on 07/28/2009
- quasar I'm a Fan of quasar 4 fans permalink

"Sitting quietly doing nothing" is an old Zen / Taoist sentiment. Surprisingly simple of course, until you compare it to its opposite, namely the always-doi­ng-somethi­ng capitalist West.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:38 AM on 07/28/2009
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