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Comment by Adrian Lea on December 29, 2009 at 6:29pm

Retail needs, Madeleine, or retail wants? Do you NEED what you buy? If not, then simplicity, as well as environmental concern, would suggest that you don't buy it.

I produce two small bins worth of waste a year; about 5-10% the UK average! I use about 15-20% of average UK energy use. It is very possible to have a fulfilling, yet environmentally conscious, and simple, life. Informed decision-making is the key to success.

Comment by Madeleine Cadbury Brown on December 29, 2009 at 5:55pm

I'm thinking of having a retail hangover. I had a fairly gentle holiday season, but still spent more than I think I wanted to, and I'm well aware of the WASTE. So... what if I tried retail abstinence? Nice idea. Only buy groceries, fuel, and the consumibles (cat litter, medicines, etc) in January. That would mean, perhaps, deferring retail needs a bit. It would certainly mean prohibiting impulse purchases. I wonder what impact this would have on our family's garbage output? Energy output?

Comment by QuakerQuaker on December 21, 2009 at 5:26pm

Quakers at Copenhagen: The Morning After. 'We agreed it was important to have a stronger Quaker presence in the overall climate change process. We also agreed that one's first COP [Conference of the Parties] was very much a learning experience - trial by fire. Much needs to be done to make this better/more effective for future Quakers at COPs.' Posted by Johan Maurer