How to take part in the ‘Buy Nothing’ movement

I absolutely love that we are slowly moving away from the shame of getting something for free.

Finally the news covering an important topic that will help the environment

My parents always said "it costs no effort to ask. All someone can say is no".

I love my Buy Nothing Group. Save money, reduce waste, help your neighbors. It's the "Can I borrow a cup of sugar?" neighborly/community feeling.

We should've done this a long time ago. I love the idea of not wasting things. The amount of stuff we collect is ridiculous. Stop wasting money folks!

I’ve started going a few days a week when I spend zero dollars. I’ve cut back on fast food, coffee daily . Subscriptions.

Very smart in so many ways. Save the planet, save money

I love my buy nothing group. I post things and sometimes I pick up things. Cycle economy is so great. We are all a community and trust each other. I feel blessed for that.

"We need much less than we think we need" - Maya Angelou. I've been living a minimalist lifestyle for the past 5 years and won't ever go back to overconsuming. If I need anything I check FB local groups or thrift stores before buying new. Prices are insane these days.

As a member of a Buy Nothing group, I love that we’re moving toward an “It-takes-a-village” mindset again because that’s how it used to be. A proper community must all work together to make sure the needs of the group AND the needs of an individual are met for everyone to successfully thrive.

Bartering was what was done back in the the day when money was scarce. If we could go back to that as a nation, maybe we could gain positive relationships and help others in need. Socially it would be great to meet your neighbors. We don't communicate like we should.

When you donate to Goodwill, people are still having to oay something for it so this is great.

I need neighbors like that

I love my local buy nothing group. I’ve given and received several items over the last few years. In fact the reclining chair I’m sitting in now was from the group. 🙂

It’s also cool that niche items can get to a person who truly values the item, like that sowing machine was special to her and will be cared about, where it would be trash to a guy finding it in his aunts attic after she passed away.

In my apartment building, we have hallway tables on each floor. The residents in here randomly leave things for free on the tables for any of us to take if we want it and I think it’s amazing! They leave all types of household items out there. I had been needing some new hangers for awhile, and one time I walked into the hall and saw literally a whole pack of hangers on the table. I took them right up to my apartment. It’s such a great idea! I’ll be sure to leave out stuff I don’t need anymore as well to return the favor! 😊

Considering this economy who can afford to be buying anything beyond basic needs to survive? For a lot of people, it's not a choice to buy nothing...they can't afford to buy anything.

Thanks for highlighting Buy Nothing Groups and how awesome they are! I’m a moderator for my local group and it has been fabulous in so many ways... not just saving money but meeting neighbors who can turn into friends and helping find items for your kids. I use unexpired foods posted to the group, which I'm chosen for, to fund a Free Little Food Pantry that I adopted. It keeps so many things out of the landfill and allows neighbors to enjoy items without having to pay for them. You can also offer and or ask for favors. Multiple wins all around, imo.

I love this. It’s what we do at clothing swaps. 🙌🏾 People bring nice clothes, shoes, and accessories that we no longer wear or maybe never did and offer it to other swappers. It’s a win win!

I joined a buy nothing group a week ago and needed some beads for friendship bracelets I’m planning to pass out at a concert. A few ladies were really nice to give me theirs.