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Tanya Fox wrote:...7. Buy U.S.-made.
This year, I unfortunately went over the 5 item quota due to circumstances. With that being said, I don't foresee myself buying more anytime soon.
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The article's rules said that underwear/socks don't count, but shoes do. But we're all our own keepers.Judith Browning wrote:Have not bought anything new except underwear this year...and nothing new but shoes in the past five years.
Again, the article counted gifts both given and received, but mostly so people couldn't cheat! If I were gifted something I couldn't possibly wear, I think I would try to re-gift it, and count myself as just an intermediary. Maybe that's my version of justifying?I've been gifted a couple brand new vests for christmas that I love...are we counting gifts given or received?
Knowing what I know about footwear, it is important to do what works. This challenge is an effort to get people to choose quality and longevity over impulse and flimsy. Exercise is important, and in my case, hikers for the summer and rubber boots during the big wet are as essential as socks. If I could buy rubber boots that lasted better, I would, but that's very difficult.I'm craving a great pair of hiking shoes, not boots, that might last me another decade or so and they will be my brand new purchase this year.
This one is tricky. If we use "thrift shop" as an excuse to buy lots of cheap new clothing, we are indirectly supporting fast fashion. There's a whole thread somewhere here on permies exploring that issue. However, if we buy essentials at the thrift shop, and they're already partly through their natural lifespan, I can see people taking that into account. Two somewhat used T-shirts might equate to 1 brand new one? However, some Thrift shop clothes I've bought, still had the labels on them! Top quality heavy weight flannel shirts for Hubby - I would definitely count those in his quota!It seems like thrift store purchases wouldn't count against the five new things but maybe I'm justifying?
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C. Letellier wrote:I am going to say no. My work environment is too harsh. Sharp edges, molten metal, chemicals, abrasive materials etc.
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Nancy Reading wrote:
C. Letellier wrote:I am going to say no. My work environment is too harsh. Sharp edges, molten metal, chemicals, abrasive materials etc.
This (and the rest of your detailed post) goes to show that each circumstance is different. I have not bought white clothing for decades (other than underwear I suppose) mostly because of the staining issue. I had a pair of white jeans as a teenager that I loved, which taught me that life lesson! If white is in your culture then this does present a challenge. I suppose the shirts could be dyed a different colour for a different purpose, once staining was evident perhaps?
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