Buyerarchy of Needs - Email Swap

I came across this graphic a while ago and it has really stuck with me since. It has made me question my consuming, opened my eyes to fast fashion and our modern 'throw away' culture. The Buyerachy of Needs by Sarah Lazarovic offers a number of steps we can take before thoughtlessly buying and throwing away. Great for saving money and the environment!

Before you buy something new you could think:

1. Use what you have
2. Borrow
3. Swap
4. Thrift
5. Make
6. Buy

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For this swap, you are to send a photograph and description of a time in your life when, instead of buying, you chose one of the above options. After you've given an example from each, share a goal with your swap partner that you'd like to commit to around the Buyerachy of Needs. (If you strike up a friendship with your partner, you could keep each other accountable to keep it too). For example,

1. Use what you have - I browsed the bookstore and instead of buying I went home and read one of the unread books I already have. Here's a picture of the book. It was great.

2. etc.

Goal: I'd like to visit the thrift store before a department store this week. OR I'd like to join a Swap-bot tag where I can exchange my excess goods for something I need.

If you have any questions, please ask and I can edit instructions for clarity. Also, be genuine and truthful. I'm being honest, I might struggle with some of the above! Maybe before you send, you could try some of the options out. I hope COVID doesn't get in our way, so you're welcome use old pictures and think creatively.

Unrated welcome, newbies welcome, 1s and 3s welcome with an explanation message to me if they're recent.

Be prompt with your rating and sending. Know that ratings mean a lot to some people - be kind and generous! I'd love to angel.

To recap - Email your partner with a photo and paragraph description for each of the Buyerachy of Needs list, showing how before buying new, you made a different choice. Include a goal you'd like to work towards at the end of your email. It's optional to keep accountability with your partner.

Happy swapping!