I’ve owned a coffee roastery for 8 years. I’ve never once had to pay for shipping padding for the items I ship because so much arrives in just one box delivered to my house. This was 60 feet of 12” kraft paper for a single dog bowl I purchased. Good for a year of starting wood fires and shipping coffee!

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What are your takes on deliberately buying second hand fast fashion ? I am a petite girl and I’ve been looking for t-shirts with a good fit. I actually quite like Brandy Melville’s design and I can easily find a lot of pieces on second hand apps. I know Brandy is a really problematic brand and I really recommend to watch the new documentary about it. Even thought it’s not the best quality I might enjoy some of these items.

I guess it’s a sustainable move but is there any downside that I don’t see or do you have thoughts/advises ? Thanks !

Or is this something that just needs to be thrown away?

Recently stopped by at a Red Rooster (Aussie franchise) to get a meal as it was one of the only things open on the side of the highway. I ordered my meal and asked for a can of Sunkist for my drink. Couple minutes later as they're still making my food I realise they had vanilla Pepsi which I hadn't tried before so I asked for a swap. Keep in mind my can had been sitting on the counter the entire time since the worker put it there. The same guy then proceeds to hand me the Pepsi and throw the unopened can of Sunkist into the bin. I ask him why he did that to which he replied it's policy if a drink has been put on the counter it can't be put back into circulation. I commented on how wasteful it was but he seemed entirely unphased. I just stood there flabbergasted.

So a few weeks ago I saw a post on here about someone who installed Linux Mint on an old, bogged down laptop. It just so happened that my 8 year old Dell was running so sluggish and slow on Windows that it was unusable. I was contemplating throwing it away because it was so unusable.

After seeing that post I got inspired to try installing Linux Mint on my old laptop. After an easy install (watched just 1 YouTube video), I’m proud to say I got Linux on my laptop and it is literally running like new! It’s so responsive and snappy now. Windows was literally suffocating my aged hardware. I highly suggest if you have an old laptop or desktop, look into switching to Linux Mint. You won’t regret it!

I've had my Google Pixel 2 for about 6 years now (bought used! I'm not paying $600 for a phone!). Replaced its battery once to keep it running (DIY repair). Google stopped releasing software updates for it in 2020, so I changed over to LineageOS.

Problems now are: the replaced battery is now dying, and Google's latest changes to Android make it completely incompatible with the old hardware in my phone. LineageOS has stopped supporting or updating it as of last month.

From an anti-consumption standpoint, is it worth paying $35 for one more battery to keep it running with old unofficial software or is it time to drop ~$300 on a new (used) phone?

I run a mindful consumption TikTok page. When talking about wasteful consumption people always comment, “let people enjoy things” , how do I articulate that their love of being wasteful is ruining our planet. help!

To understand the significance of this, it's important to keep in mind that internet infrastructure in the US was built almost entirely on legal duo- and monopolies such as telcos and cable companies. These services are heavily dependent on public access rights and easements, and on hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars granted in exchange for services that are almost never provided.

So the major ISPs have mono- or duopolies in many parts of the US, and they have maintained and expanded their power using our stolen tax dollars. In other words, "their" infrastructure is in no way rightfully theirs in the first place. By any reasonable measure, our federal and local governments should have seized most of these assets a long time ago. But every time they're caught, they get a slap on the wrist and maybe some picayune 'cost of doing business' fine and get right back to the pillaging.

Without the protections of net neutrality, these companies are even further abusing their illegitimate powers to triple or quadruple-dip public funds and abuse their access to the commons. We need these protections, and much much more. That infrastructure rightfully belongs to us, not those bloated old parasites.

So this is nowhere near justice or anything, but it is good news. And it's something that every normal person in the US should be paying very close attention to, because I guarantee they're not going to comply willingly.

PS: Be a little critical of what you read about this. Some of the reporting I've seen has some pretty significant errors.

So yesterday, I decided to visit a BBQ place in KS near the border of KCMO. The food was alright, but what stuck out to me was when I asked for a slice of pepper jack cheese, they brought it out to me on a large styrofoam plate. Like, a napkin or something paper would have been fine.

This is just 1 instance of millions that happen across the world daily, all the excess packaging from to-go boxes to Bass Pro fishing rods being individually wrapped in plastic when delivered (I used to work in receiving, the amount of trash tossed was unholy), & I wish I knew how we could stop it.

I dont want to buy a new bottle but since one chip showed up it's been chipping more and more. Anytips or ideas? I would prefer to be able to color match but there is a line i could have be a different color if unable

I know it’s irrational but I feel so guilty that I need to buy a new phone. I have had my iPhone 11 since 2019 and didn’t even think about getting a new phone until I noticed my battery lasting 3 hours max and my screen having some issues. I decided I would try to replace my battery issues so that I could continue using this phone for a few more years but the battery can’t be replaced because of my screen being cracked, long story short I would have to pay for a new screen too which would be roughly €400 total. I travel a lot so it’s important for me to have a phone with good battery life and a decent camera. I feel like I need to continue to justify this purchase to myself before I can actually buy the new phone. Does anyone have any advice for struggling with this guilt?

The Pleasanton EV crash serves as a chilling reminder of the potential dangers associated with driving electric vehicles (EVs). While EVs offer numerous benefits such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, this tragedy sheds light on the risks that can arise from vehicle malfunctions or design flaws. The fact that the car continued burning until nothing was left underscores the severity of the incident and raises concerns about the safety of EVs in similar scenarios.

Find and share, original analysis here https://www.reddit.com/r/VinFastComm/s/GX6wuoezpt

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A bar I frequent has a water station with stacked plastic cups but I always go to the bartender and ask for a glass to avoid using them.

Yesterday, a there waitress asked me if I wanted food and I said "No thank you, I'm just here for the event today". Then she asked if I at least wanted a water and I replied "No, I'm fine, but thanks." Five minutes later, she set a full plastic cup in front of me and said "You'll need it."

Although I appreciate that she is either looking out for me, or for an opportunity to get a tip, and that we likely don't share the same values on this, it just peeved me. Explaining it to her directly seemed like making a deal out of it publicly. I ended up just setting it aside untouched, hoping to communicate that when someone says no thank you, it means no thank you? I didn't really think about it.

Another example is a friend who uses paper plates and plastic forks for convenience. At a party, when I see a heap of plastic utensils being tossed into the bin, my eyebrows raise and my hands fall on my head.

Questions for you:

Most of my consumption decisions are done alone (in my home, at the grocery store, etc). How do you handle instances where they are done for you (e.g. parties, gifts)?

How do you react? What can you say to someone who doesn't share the same values as you?

If anyone here has figured out a way to let go of this emotion, what was that process like for you? I ask because I don't think it serves me to get emotional about every little instance.

found this at the grocery store the other day why on earth ????? Also sold 4.50$CAD for 8 cups

I’m doing transplants and all the containers I got from the garbage are the best ones.

It's known that move-out day at colleges is just a giant dumpster for completely perfect household items just because it's so logistically hard to move a dorm's worth of furniture across the state or country every semester. Instead of it being a free-for-all of dumpster diving, the school should partner with Habitat for Humanity, halfway houses, or domestic violence shelters so they can haul off all the unused items. It'll actually be cheaper for the colleges to not need to pay for the extra dumpster hauls, and if they sponsor it then they can probably use it as a tax write-off for charitable donations.

Edit: Apparently it already is a thing and I'm enjoying hearing everyone's different stories about it.

Got it three years ago, it's a perfect fit, very comfortable, wash it every few months. This time these brown spots aren't coming out and the black color faded. Any idea how to repair it?

Hey everyone,

I've been grappling with a dilemma lately and I figured this community might be the best place to discuss it. So, here goes: Are turntables really worth it, or are they just another needless consumer item?

Let me give you some context. I recently found myself pondering why I bother with a turntable when my smartphone and speaker system seem to do the job just fine, if not better in some cases. Sure, collecting vinyl records can be fun, and there's something undeniably elegant and pleasing about the spinning disc and analog sound. But is it worth the hassle?

I can't help but feel conflicted about the whole thing. On one hand, I love the ritual of carefully selecting a record, gently placing it on the turntable, and immersing myself in the music. But on the other hand, I can't ignore the fact that collecting physical media is inherently wasteful and time-consuming. The amount of space it takes up, the dust it gathers, and the constant need for cabinets and organization—it all gives me a bit of anxiety.

So, I guess what I'm asking is: Am I missing something here? Is there a way to enjoy the experience of vinyl without contributing to unnecessary consumption and clutter? Or am I better off sticking to digital formats and saving myself the hassle?

I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this matter. How do you reconcile the allure of vinyl with the realities of modern living?

So Morrisons are now putting adverts on their trolleys. As someone trying to actively avoid advertising as much as possible, I’m finding the trickle of marketing into every corner of our lives infuriating. For example, I have a Sky Stream but a couple of days ago, I’d have to start paying £5 a month to skip adverts. As a result, I’m going to get rid of it completely soon.

Is anyone else fed up of it all??