From the site description:

"Consumption is a word used to describe acts of acquisition – generally, the acquisition of things, in exchange for money. Unconsumption is a word used to describe everything that happens after an act of acquisition."

PET bottle recycled into a coin purse

• "Unconsumption means the thrill of finding a new use for something that you were about to throw away."
• "Unconsumption means... find[ing] a new home for the functioning VCR you just replaced, rather than throwing it in the garbage."
• "Unconsumption means enjoying the things you own to the fullest – not just at the moment of acquisition."

Old bathtub converted into chaise lounge

This is a philosophy Design Less Better stands firmly behind. Creating less waste and getting more use and enjoyment out of the things we have is a fine example of good design ethics.

To their advice about re-purposing and recycling used things, we would also add, from an earlier post:

• Instead of buying cheaply made things that will fall apart quickly, start by making an investment in quality design (and take good care of it!!).

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