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2024 Date | 29 November 2024 |
2025 Date | 28 November 2025 |
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Buy Nothing Day HistoryBuy Nothing Day is an international protest against consumerism, observed annually as a sabbatical from purchasing goods and services. The event aims to raise awareness about the consequences of excessive consumption, which contributes to environmental damage and perpetuates social inequality. By temporarily withholding their purchasing power, participants hope to encourage retailers and manufacturers alike to reconsider the ethics and sustainability of their actions. Vancouver-based artist Ted Dave introduced the concept behind Buy Nothing Day in September 1992 and was subsequently promoted by the Canadian magazine Adbusters. Despite its origins, the observance has gained considerable traction in the United Kingdom, with several citizens, retail workers, and environmentalists participating in the event, which ties in with the UK's growing focus on environmentalism and sustainability. In the United Kingdom, Buy Nothing Day urges participants to reflect on their shopping habits, question the necessity of certain purchases and consider the environmental impact or labour conditions in the production and trade processes. Buy Nothing Day in the United Kingdom is strategically timed to coincide with the American Black Friday shopping frenzy. Participants are encouraged to avoid shopping and engage in activities that promote sustainable consumption, such as repairing or repurposing items, sharing resources within the community and raising awareness through discussions with friends and family. Some individuals and organisations organise events, including DIY and repair workshops, clothes swaps and free community meals to foster a spirit of cooperation and mutual aid. This timing serves as a stark contrast to the consumerism of Black Friday, reinforcing the message of sustainable consumption. Buy Nothing Day facts
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