What is this? Why By Nothing New?

Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.



It's a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.



In 2011, Sydney Morning Herald ran a poll asking "is Buy Nothing New Month a good idea?" Over 10,000 voted. 82% said "yes"



It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)



Buy Nothing New Month isn't Buy Nothing New Never. Nor is it about going without.



It's literally about taking one month off to really think, "Do I really need it?" If I do, "can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my neighbor?"



It's about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and where it goes when we're done (often landfill) and what are the fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our 'stuff'.



It's easy. It's fun. It's moving from consumption-driven to community-driven.



It's good for us, our wallets and our planet.



Hop on board!