Consumers saying ‘no’ to a disposable world! DIY expert encourages the slowdown of new goods

Author advocates upcycling to reduce consumer impact on environment
 
Jan. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- Edmonton, AB- Upon first glance, it might seem an impossible task – to commit yourself not to buy anything new, and yet still be able to produce and create goods. But it’s a challenge a growing number of people are rising to, and with great success!  With consumerism hitting a high last year (http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/291871), more and more people are committing to reduce the number of ‘things’ they possess or the number of new items they buy.  And it’s a practice that DIY expert and author Linda Bodo wholeheartedly embraces.
Upcycling – the repurposing of goods – is part of a growing trend where consumers slow the demand for the new production of goods by utilizing already existing items in new designs and purposes.  It’s part of a consumer-backlash that’s trying to reshape our economies towards more ecologically sustainable buying practices.  
The movement was born out of continuing concerns over the amount of waste our society produces and the impact of our addiction to disposability.  And Bodo is clear about the impact that consumer practices have on the environment.

“In our increasingly consumerist society, it seems as though we’re not really learning the lessons that the environment is trying to teach us.  It’s all well and good to have recycled and eco-friendly products available to consumers, but then at the same time you’re still seeing ads for more disposable products – there’s no net benefit to the environment with that,” explains Bodo.  “Recycling can also create environmental hardships, because when you’re using items to make new goods, you’re using up energy and often unsustainable resources to make it.  Upcycling gets rid of that problem because you’re using pre-existing products and not contributing to the demand for new goods.”
Bodo, author of The Art of Upcycle: Repurpose, Reclaim & Redefine Leisure Time, wants to remind people that it’s critical that consumers understand the ecological impact of purchasing new goods.  Her books, along with her numerous columns and appearance, are providing people with a template for changing consumer habits which will, in turn, reshape our buying practices and engagement with the economy for the better.
For more information on how you can upcycle visit: www.absolutebodo.com
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