Now that Christmas is over, I’ve been thinking about buying electronic gadgets that I didn’t find under my holiday tree. News outlets have been filled with articles about retailers slashing prices to drive consumer traffic into stores. Based on traffic jams I’ve observed at Washington D.C. malls, the strategy seems to be working.
Specifically, I’m [...]
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Are Used High-Tech Devices Worth Purchasing?
Posted in Buying Decisions, Buying Used, Green Lifestyle, My Gagets, My Lifestyle, tagged consumer education, consumer electrics, high-tech devices, iPod, mobile audio player, reconditioned, refurbished, smartphone, Sustainability at Home, used devices on December 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Colorado Couple Proves Simplicity Can Be Practical and Sustainable
Posted in Buying Decisions, Buying Used, Green Lifestyle, Simple Living, Sustainability at Home, tagged green household items, Home Furnishings, simplicity, sustainability on December 14, 2008 | 5 Comments »
I’ve just read a very interesting article about Andrea Tringo and Steven Posusta, a Colorado couple who have refrained from buying nearly anything new for a year. Since January 1, they have met nearly all of their household needs mostly by borrowing, buying secondhand, or doing without.
According to the Christian Science Monitor, “Eleven months into [...]
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