With the world focused on the environment and what can be done to help Mother Earth, I thought now would be a great time to talk about The Compact.
An informal loose association of people world wide, The Compact is an agreement to try to source items needed from the used market: thrift stores, charity shops, garage sales, etc. Normal consumer outlets for consumer goods are your last resort.
By doing this, you can help stop perfectly good items from ending up in a landfill. The Compact hopes to be at least part of the answer to rampant consumerism.
You can set up your own rules for any exceptions you want to have. Mine are that I am free to purchase undergarments and gifts new. There are no Compact police. No one will be monitoring your compliance but you.
I joined The Compact five years ago. The woman who inspired me to join has been living this Earth friendly way for over fifteen years. I encourage you to give it a try at the level that feels comfortable to you. The environment will thank you.
An informal loose association of people world wide, The Compact is an agreement to try to source items needed from the used market: thrift stores, charity shops, garage sales, etc. Normal consumer outlets for consumer goods are your last resort.
By doing this, you can help stop perfectly good items from ending up in a landfill. The Compact hopes to be at least part of the answer to rampant consumerism.
You can set up your own rules for any exceptions you want to have. Mine are that I am free to purchase undergarments and gifts new. There are no Compact police. No one will be monitoring your compliance but you.
I joined The Compact five years ago. The woman who inspired me to join has been living this Earth friendly way for over fifteen years. I encourage you to give it a try at the level that feels comfortable to you. The environment will thank you.
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