Recently Kylie and Kendall Jenner were in the news for superimposing their Instagram pictures over iconic photos of Tupac and Biggie on t-shirts. Although the idea was very stupid it definitely got me…
Build your own capsule wardrobe and give a middle finger to excessive consumerism
BY: SYDNEY KEEFE In recent years the minimalist trend has really taken off. Monochromatic and simplistic clothes and furniture have become the go to of the young and fashionable. But some have taken t…
How is animal testing still legal?
While certain regulations have been created, ultimately despite the alternatives, animal testing remains the norm in most industries. While some large companies have chosen to abstain, the vast majori…
Millennial minimalists are downsizing in order to embrace a more meaningful life
BY: Jocelyn Schwalm A new generation of artists, one that understands the value of quality as opposed to quantity, is embracing the idea of minimalism. In a world full of consumerism, it is a r…
Your comfortable lifestyle is made possible by creating tons of waste, says study
BY: CAROLINE ROLF It is difficult to deny that we are the most wasteful people in the history of the planet, especially when we consider how little we hold ourselves accountable for the ramifications …
The Ex-Uruguayan President sums up the problem with consumerism in under one minute
José Mujica might just be the greatest President on the planet. He’s certainly a fan favourite—not only did he turn down Uruguay’s presidential home to live in his wife’s modest farmhouse, but he also…
This family sold everything they own to visit 400 national parks in an Airstream Bus
BY: TYLER FYFE Thousands of dollars in renovations and several trips to Ikea later, the Works family found that although their life now looked like the picture-perfect images of home-décor magazines, …
This family of 8 gave up consumerism to live together in a traveling school bus
BY: ZOE MELNYK We’ve all heard the phrase in Fight Club, “We buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like.” We hear that, and many of us nod in agreement, but then…
This artist faked his own death to fight consumerism (Photos)
In 2000, Ben Frost faked his own death. The media instantly reacted harshly, publicly criticizing his stunt as “perverse.” The effect was exactly what he had hoped for; it brought a discussion concern…
The Tiny House Movement gives a middle finger to consumerism
BY: CONNOR BRIAN The truth is I could not care less about keeping up with the Joneses, and, for the sake of your own happiness, neither should you. Your home represents what you value in life, and man…