Get ready to celebrate Use Less Stuff Day on November 16th.

Will you participate this year? 

I feel like people start this thought process in spring, with spring cleaning themes. But, I do feel as though the collection of ‘stufff ‘ starts in the fall/winter season

This playful day aims to tackle the chaos of unnecessary clutter in our homes, especially during the shopping frenzy of the holiday season. Embrace the joy of a minimalist lifestyle, focusing on the essentials – it’s a fun way to declutter and simplify!

How the day became a holiday: 

In the 1950s, minimalist art gained prominence, and Japan embraced minimalistic design for cost-effective, essential homes amidst urban chaos. Amid the holiday season, particularly post-Thanksgiving, a surge in trash production prompted government and local encouragement to reduce consumption and waste. “Use Less Stuff Day” emerged as a campaign, highlighting the consequences of unnecessary purchases, specifically contributing to environmental pollution, particularly in oceans where tons of plastic waste pose a severe threat to marine life. The day serves as a reminder to reconsider consumption habits, addressing the accumulation of unused items in homes, stemming from a societal desire for the latest trends, gadgets, and electronics, even when existing possessions suffice.