Surf these sites: All-Consuming Passion - Waking up from the American Dream -- Statistics, compiled by the New Road Map Foundation, describing USA consumption patterns and their effects on our personal lives, the lives of other human beings and the environment. A path is pointed toward hopeful beginnings of a new frugality movement: a cultural trend toward ''low-consumption, high-fulfillment'' lifestyles, also known as ''voluntary simplicity''. Being a Ghost - Doing Very Little - Helps the Environment -- So concerned about over-consumption, David has become a ghost (recognised, but having little effect), living on under US$900 per year while buying everything and sharing housing. It''s a real-life economics experiment. Center for a New American Dream -- National non-profit organization challenging the "more is better" definition of the American dream. Consumer Aid Education Center -- Non-commercial consumer information and advice in this straightforward, uncluttered site. Ducking the issue -- The basic arguments about anticonsumerism are well known amongst the established, mainstream charities and campaign groups who seek to eradicate global poverty or curb environmental damage. Yet you won''t hear about it much from them. Here''s why. Enough! - the Anti-Consumer Campaign -- Taking the view that the rich nations of the world are fundamentally damaging the planet and themselves in the pursuit of material acquisition, it raises the question, "How much is enough?" Rather than just buying green or ethically-produced goods, different ways of living, trading and working are advocated in order to ''live more lightly'' on the Earth and be less dependent on buying things to feel good about ourselves. Ethical Buying -- Is it a contradiction to be an ethical consumer? Ethical-shopping List -- A discussion list for people anywhere to discuss the ethics and practicalities of sustainable consumption. Academic, individual and organizational membership. Subscription by e-mail and/or web. How can we change consumerism? -- What is it that makes human beings behave in an acquisitive manner? Human nature? Or is it mass marketing and advertising that makes people believe that they can''t brush their own teeth without the help of an electronic gadget? Overcoming Consumerism -- Consumerism is a pattern of behavior that helps to destroy our environment, personal financial health, the common good of individuals and human institutions. This site details ways that you can help defeat consumerism, save money, work less and lead a more satisfying and environmentally benign life while helping to restore the economic self-sufficiency of your community. Overconsumption: a scientific view -- Is there really any evidence that the world could be on the edge of an environmental breakdown due to the overconsumption and misuse of resources? Trade and Environment Database -- Inventory for cases of trade and environment. From these cases, TED is also a point of context for research and discussion of trade and environment topics. Papers, virtual conferences.
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