• ThePantser@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    Meanwhile the people reduce their use and the utilities just keep increasing the price of use. Instead they should be jacking up the cost to the businesses. My power/water bill was $600 last month. My utility bill is half the cost of my mortgage.

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    Stella McCartney: “Basically, in life, rule of thumb: if you don’t absolutely have to clean anything, don’t clean it. I wouldn’t change my bra every day and I don’t just chuck stuff into a washing machine because it’s been worn. I am incredibly hygienic myself, but I’m not a fan of dry cleaning or any cleaning, really.”

    Quentin Crisp: There is no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn’t get any worse.

    The Office ‘these are the same’ meme. Jpg

  • renzhexiangjiao@piefed.blahaj.zone
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    There is nothing wrong with consuming less if you can afford to do so. I don’t get why shame such movements, it’s needless to say that a systemic change would be more effectful, but participating in such a movement is in and of itself a form of protest

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
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      It’s a performative distraction that makes people feel better on an individual level without actually addressing underlying root causes. These movements act as roach motels that divert people from engaging with problems in a meaningful way.