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What modern conveniences are the least we need? [View all] Marthe48 Jul 2023 OP

Though most people hate this idea, one of the best things you can do for the environment Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #1

People value different things. NutmegYankee Jul 2023 #4

In my neighborhood, we have volunteers who adopt garden spaces around town. I have a large Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #7

They said it would be a prison for them SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #15

Yes, I lived most of my adult life in apartments PatSeg Jul 2023 #54

It isn't rude at all. NutmegYankee Jul 2023 #70

Same here. My privacy and ability to shape my living areas are everything to me. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #26

Yes, the increasing rudeness and carelessness of others is unappealing to me Rorey Jul 2023 #43

You said it well. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #59

Sounds like heaven Rorey Jul 2023 #64

Oh hell, last thing I want is perfection! Then I'd have nothing to do! BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #75

Same. I garden for wildlife as much as myself NickB79 Jul 2023 #35

Same here. I have several squash plants I put in just for the critters. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #45

Sounds lovely Rorey Jul 2023 #52

I keep a few dozen goldfish in them. They eat every mosquito larvae NickB79 Jul 2023 #71

Great idea! Rorey Jul 2023 #73

Me, too. I could never live like that. In addition to the open space, there's the noise Vinca Jul 2023 #69

I do remember the noise. NutmegYankee Jul 2023 #160

Many inthewind21 Jul 2023 #154

I've never seen such a thing. NutmegYankee Jul 2023 #157

I've been thinking about this since I first posted in this thread. hunter Jul 2023 #155

+1 Agreed. c-rational Jul 2023 #18

I wouldn't mind taking on roommates Marthe48 Jul 2023 #20

We have solar panels on our sngle family home DBoon Jul 2023 #25

That's the worst part of living in an apartment, IMO Rorey Jul 2023 #60

I would not mind apartment living, except for the inconsiderate neighbors Trailrider1951 Jul 2023 #30

Inconsiderate AND stupid. GoCubsGo Jul 2023 #46

My brother and his family live in a rural area. So does my sister and her family. hunter Jul 2023 #58

Only if cigarette smoking and weed smoking were prohibited 100% with zero exceptions. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #31

Yes. The only time I lived in an apartment was in college. I HATED smelling the smoke. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #49

Excellent points. I hadn't even considered the fire hazard associated with smoking. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #63

I live in a community of about 15 buildings. Smoking Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #137

I've noticed that too. I do not believe that the prohibitions are strictly or effectively enforced. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #138

They are where I live. What is your experience that makes you think they aren't? Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #139

Well, in my experience, I don't "think they aren't," I know for a fact that they aren't. Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #142

As I said below, maybe people just suck a lot more in other places than where I live. Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #145

Sounds like a nice exclusive arrangement. I'm glad you're enjoying it and are happy there. 👍 Oopsie Daisy Jul 2023 #147

Not exclusive price-wise. Costs are moderate to low for the area. But yes, we can Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #148

I bought a condo after a divorce and was prepared to love it. yardwork Jul 2023 #61

Not for me ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #85

Not if I can help it. Happy Hoosier Jul 2023 #118

I don't like living in an apartment. CozyMystery Jul 2023 #131

I might be a Sgent Jul 2023 #149

Electric can opener mobeau69 Jul 2023 #2

I can agree but ChazII Jul 2023 #3

Never thought of that. mobeau69 Jul 2023 #8

Never used one. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #27

Lol! Nt ecstatic Jul 2023 #53

Yep, although those were orignially meant for the elderly, GoCubsGo Jul 2023 #55

My arthritic nan considered the electric can opener ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #78

My sister will be i0 in September. I just turned 60. MerryBlooms Jul 2023 #123

Absolutely NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #165

They're easy to clean and last for a long time. mobeau69 Jul 2023 #168

I'm trying something new this summer to deal with the heat: Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #5

I'm experimenting, too, with a dehumidifier. Midnight Writer Jul 2023 #79

My brother-in-law says... Mariana Jul 2023 #96

Many appliances have a "UL" sticker or label or something similar. A HERETIC I AM Jul 2023 #144

When my wife and I lived in the Midwest we had a small window air conditioner. hunter Jul 2023 #102

Moon pods. nt Hotler Jul 2023 #150

Mega corporate fast food. Don't need a billion chickens for "fingers" JanMichael Jul 2023 #6

My pet peeves..... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #9

I have a robot vacuum edhopper Jul 2023 #16

How often do you need a vacum? getagrip_already Jul 2023 #21

I have an iRobot model MissB Jul 2023 #34

Oh FFS ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #82

Same SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #24

Yep--mine was only around 200 bucks. I don't use it anymore Wingus Dingus Jul 2023 #28

You can take my espresso maker Shermann Jul 2023 #48

I did say designer..... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #66

And? So? ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #84

So well said n/t SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #95

Well, for one thing... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #100

There are SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #106

I don't know about the robot stuff or the pickup ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #81

I should have been more specific.... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #104

The first four are drops in the ocean in terms of emissions. meadowlander Jul 2023 #117

THIS should be a NATION-WIDE conversation. Think. Again. Jul 2023 #10

According to Paul Hawken, create a "Punch List." Then commit to it. ancianita Jul 2023 #11

I think this is what I mean Marthe48 Jul 2023 #17

Eating less Meat , especially beef JI7 Jul 2023 #12

Congrats! You're right. flvegan Jul 2023 #133

No they won't I'll say it too: STOP EATING MEAT!!!! Coventina Jul 2023 #134

I have been gradually weening WhiteTara Jul 2023 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author ancianita Jul 2023 #14

It would be very difficult for much of the country (including my state of CO) to give up cars hlthe2b Jul 2023 #19

We're doing major renovations on our ranch style house. Lars39 Jul 2023 #22

Some of these... Think. Again. Jul 2023 #33

Thanks for posting that! Lars39 Jul 2023 #42

gas stoves DBoon Jul 2023 #23

Okay. I suppose I could give that up ecstatic Jul 2023 #56

To get an induction range that matches Bettie Jul 2023 #99

how about this DBoon Jul 2023 #103

How about this SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #105

I suppose if I was just cooking one thing Bettie Jul 2023 #107

You do you! SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #108

Global climate change is a serious threat to our existance DBoon Jul 2023 #110

Are you SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #111

We really are working over time Bettie Jul 2023 #143

As we replace things we are moving toward more energy efficiency Bettie Jul 2023 #141

We need far less jet travel and commuting... Hugin Jul 2023 #29

I just flew to Maine and back Marthe48 Jul 2023 #37

Your awareness of the problem... Hugin Jul 2023 #41

Single-use plastics Shermann Jul 2023 #32

I reuse every container if I can Marthe48 Jul 2023 #38

Go Back To Paper ProfessorGAC Jul 2023 #47

Yeah and now plastic recycling is being identified as a source of microplastics in the water Shermann Jul 2023 #51

Glass Is Heavily Recycled Here ProfessorGAC Jul 2023 #62

Salt and sugar and flour packaging in paper pwb Jul 2023 #65

And, Grocery Stores ProfessorGAC Jul 2023 #74

It would be great if people were in the habit ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #86

I've Got One ProfessorGAC Jul 2023 #97

very common here Retrograde Jul 2023 #125

Based on history, people will give up nothing or less Progressive dog Jul 2023 #36

Someone posted last week that without fossil fuels Marthe48 Jul 2023 #39

That is likely true Progressive dog Jul 2023 #88

Sadly, I think this is true. Even this thread, which began as a request for ideas of what Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #40

At least half of the world's population Progressive dog Jul 2023 #89

The vast majority of us can give up a lot. But, as Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #91

+1 llmart Jul 2023 #109

Stupid peak oil Shermann Jul 2023 #50

I agree Progressive dog Jul 2023 #87

The biggest problem is the feedback loops. StevieM Jul 2023 #136

Perhaps that will happen Progressive dog Jul 2023 #152

Here is something terrifying for you to read. StevieM Jul 2023 #153

It might be that bad and it might not. Progressive dog Jul 2023 #156

Regardless of what you do, life will soon be a struggle Kaleva Jul 2023 #44

Often, we begin with "we're all in this together" until Torchlight Jul 2023 #57

I'd like to keep a/c Marthe48 Jul 2023 #67

Single use and single serve everything. pnwest Jul 2023 #68

It's nearly impossible for an affluent person to reduce their environmental footprint. hunter Jul 2023 #72

Most needed are water catchment systems. GreenWave Jul 2023 #76

"Keeping up with the Joneses" has always existed ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #77

So many things but some big ones I have learned to deal without mostly MuseRider Jul 2023 #80

You should utilize whatever tools you need to help you prepare to adapt Kaleva Jul 2023 #83

manicured lawns Takket Jul 2023 #90

Agree 100% Marthe48 Jul 2023 #92

Twas gonna write: "gas lawnmowers." Kid Berwyn Jul 2023 #162

It's imperative that we start contemplating about sustainable housing. Niagara Jul 2023 #93

Thank you for the post Marthe48 Jul 2023 #94

You're entirely welcome, Marthe48. Niagara Jul 2023 #101

Looks good, but how well do they scale? Retrograde Jul 2023 #126

That's an excellent question and observation, Retrograde! Niagara Jul 2023 #163

I like having my animals Bettie Jul 2023 #98

I find this thread sad. We're facing an extinction event. You asked a good question. Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #112

What I've seen SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #113

As I said, we are facing an extinction event. What ARE you willing to do? Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #114

Yes, they are suggestions SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #115

Are you happy with your carbon footprint? Do you think it contributes to Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #116

I'm happy with my life SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2023 #119

I am disturbed about the ravaged climate we're leaving to the next generation. Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #140

Indicidual actions can help.... Happy Hoosier Jul 2023 #121

"action on a worldwide level is what is needed" Another Jackalope Jul 2023 #128

Sure. But I admit I'm pessimistic. Happy Hoosier Jul 2023 #129

We'll be a part of the extinction Marthe48 Jul 2023 #120

I doubt humanity goes extinct... Happy Hoosier Jul 2023 #122

Grim, but clearly a possibility. And maybe that's not a bad thing. Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #124

People get angry because they know they are being selfish and reminders, Coventina Jul 2023 #135

Some of us lived in apartments for years before we bought our detached housing. NutmegYankee Jul 2023 #159

+1000 Niagara Jul 2023 #167

As I said to you above, I fully understand others might not like the same things I do. Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #170

People don't want to prepare to adapt Kaleva Jul 2023 #151

A pointed stick and a sharp rock Another Jackalope Jul 2023 #127

My sister and I share a mobile home. MerryBlooms Jul 2023 #130

Very inspiring! MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2023 #164

I really try to do as much as possible in a small space. MerryBlooms Jul 2023 #171

Hi MerryBlooms! Niagara Jul 2023 #166

Good job! If we all do what we can do, it will help. MerryBlooms Jul 2023 #172

Styrofoam and plastic packaging should be banned in all forms. MerryBlooms Jul 2023 #132

Most of the stuff that is considered "The internet of things" A HERETIC I AM Jul 2023 #146

Do Americans giving up modern conveniences offset growth in China and India? Showbizkid Jul 2023 #158

I might of been thinking of meeting in the middle Marthe48 Jul 2023 #161

whatever modification rednecks make to their trucks to 'role coal' prodigitalson Jul 2023 #169

Is it too late to throw in a rant about pop culture tchotchkes? meadowlander Jul 2023 #173

Not even good for the resale market Marthe48 Jul 2023 #174