Impacts Of A Buy Nothing Day

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Consumer purchases are at an all-time high; people are more willing to spend - on items that are unnecessary or in surplus - than to save. A Buy Nothing Day (BND) can have profound impacts, many which are beneficial to consumers. Strategically planning this day could yield environmental benefits, provide financial relief, and bring the community together.

While a BND might seem anti-capitalist and dangerous for the stock market, one day of boycotting purchases will not ruin the strength of businesses, in fact, it will allow for a day dedicated to management and employee wellness. Furthermore, it could help reduce the environmental damage made by humans: in a country of 325 million people with millions of tons of trash annually, even a day