In order to get the latest in energy saving gadgets, I must replace all of my perfectly good versions of the same thing. I need to replace all my appliances, light bulbs, cars, etc. I can wait to get even more efficient versions, but then I am wasting all that energy in the meantime.
To me, thrift is not having all the latest features, fashion, etc., but this enviromental crisis is urging me to spend to save.
Just the opposite
In order to get the latest in energy saving gadgets, I must replace all of my perfectly good versions of the same thing. I need to replace all my appliances, light bulbs, cars, etc. I can wait to get even more efficient versions, but then I am wasting all that energy in the meantime.
To me, thrift is not having all the latest features, fashion, etc., but this enviromental crisis is urging me to spend to save.