It is about making thoughtful decisions, considering the impacts of our consumer decisions, and finding alternatives. Conversations about what kinds of things people are willing to buy used, and what would they never buy second-hand, lead to further discussions. One tool we use is the Unshopping Card , designed to fit next to credit cards in a wallet. Third, sustainable living is not competitive. Each individual approaches the concept with a different set of needs and values.
Sustainable living is deeply personal, based on individual definitions of quality of life.
Sustainable living is not guilt-driven. It focuses not on what's been done in the past but what will be done in the future. It combines practical research-based information with intangibles such as lifestyle values and personal quality of life. While it's about taking positive steps at the individual and family level, the global context in which we live is an important consideration.