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Buy Less

Borrowing 101 Borrowing Tools Borrow tools from a library of things or from family, friends, or neighbors 102 Renting Rent rather than buy things you’ll only need for a few days or weeks Choosing Less 101 Giving Experiences Give experiences or gift certificates rather than physical items 102 Buying Quality Buy quality items that are durable and repairable Crafting 301 Making Items Make household items from natural materials Economizing 110 Resisting Impulses Resist impulse purchases and cultivate intentional consumption 111 Adjusting Frequency Track and adjust washing and cleaning frequency 204 Buying in Bulk Buy concentrated solutions and in bulk to buy less unnecessary packaging 205 Managing Menstruation Choose washable menstrual products Joining 201 Buy Nothing Join your local Buy Nothing group or use the Buy Nothing app 202 Freecycle Network Join your local Freecycle Network Lending 301 Lending Tools Lend your tools to family, friends, and neighbors so they don’t have to buy Organizing 302 Organizing Possessions Organize your possessions so you know what you already have 401 Creating a Library of Things Create a library of things Volunteering 402 Leading Your Freecycle Network Lead your local Freecycle Network