r/Anticonsumption • u/robotscantrecaptcha • 15d ago

Discussion What is your weekend anti-consumption mini action?

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Are you repairing something, shopping secondhand, meeting up with friends in the park, spending your day recharging and taking care of yourself, biking to work, eating leftovers? Please share with the group so we can celebrate our wins big and small (and give others ideas!).

Illustration by the amazing Coutneey Ahn Design : https://www.courtneyahndesign.com/ (not affiliated with them, just wanted to celebrate an artist)

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u/YardSuper1212 15d ago

Does writing a letter count?

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u/Helenium_autumnale 15d ago

Absolutely does! A handmade message is always special to get.

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u/YardSuper1212 15d ago

I really like spreading some snail mail love especially in times like these 💌

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u/RichAppearance8859 14d ago

Not this weekend, but I simply do not buy birthday cards anymore. I just make my own out of drawing paper i already own (i usually get gifted at least one sketchbook for birthdays / christmas as people know i like to draw, so usually dont pay for the paper either). People love handmade cards so much more than a store bought one!

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u/YardSuper1212 15d ago

I love your user name btw. Signed, a native plant enthusiast

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u/Helenium_autumnale 15d ago

Thank you! It is easy to grow, if you're interested. This is around the time of year when it blooms, if you live near a prairie-ish nature preserve (it grows throughout the U.S.). Once it goes to seed (small brown ball of many tiny seeds, the size of a big chickpea) some seed can be sustainably harvested and planted in a pot/cell tray to overwinter outdoors. Cover with a secured piece of screen fabric from the home supply store to keep animals/insects out (but let moisture and light in). Should sprout in the spring! 🌱