2008 No New Stuff

[7rider]

I also dye my hair, so that is going to be a conundrum - I can't exactly call that hygiene. What about haircuts? All questions to ask the compact board, I guess.

I'd classify those as "services" not "stuff." It's not like it adds to the clutter in our lives or ... well, I suppose haircolor can add to the landfills, but certainly not a haircut. Besides, I know folks who recycle their hair by spreading it on their plants to keep deer from munching on them. I tried it, and it didn't work for MY deer problem, but you can add that to the "recycle" part of the "reduce, reuse, recycle" equation.

Similarly, what would you do if you needed a new water heater? You can't really buy a used one, because the used ones usually go when they're busted.

That said, good for you for imposing a moratorium on the consumerism (she said, as she posted to a commercial site forum!)!!