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Activism
Anticonsumerism questions whether we as a society really need all our gadgets like hairdryers and whatnot; shows how advertising cons us into buying things we don't really need and don't ultimately make us happy; and asks whether "economic growth" really equates with "progress", or whether it just means ever-increasing environmental destruction.
Sites in Activism
Shut Up and Shop
Australian graffiti artist with qtvrs, interactive shockwaves, and quicktime movies, all with the theme of world hunger.
OneWorld UK Consumption Campaign
Reporting on overproduction crises worldwide.
Green Home
An environmental site that details simple actions we can do at home in order to save the environment.
Earth Patrol
Short page featuring 13 tips on how to reduce personal environmental impact. Also links to other sites.
International Buy Nothing Day
Worldwide initiative to provide a pause for reflection from the rigors of the consumption economy by observing this event in late November. Philosophical background, organizing resources, and links to national BND sites.
Buy Nothing Day UK
Organizers of the UK Buy Nothing Day, exposing the environmental consequences of consumerism.
Buy Nothing Day Japan
Plans for this anti-consumerism event in late November: local activist news, flyers and network tools, Zenta Claus Campaign, links to related sites.
Consumer Monster Challenge
An international Buy Nothing Day direct action involving a puppet and a video camera. |
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