“Skip the frenzy, savor the sides.”

This holiday season,skip the Black Friday frenzy — buying things just because they’re on sale creates waste, and practicing a little self-restraint is a gift in itself. Join a local Buy Nothing group to share treasures instead of buying new. When Thanksgiving rolls around, give the spotlight to those delicious side dishes — or consider sharing (or skipping) the turkey if you know most of it usually ends up going to waste. Remember: Small choices add up!

The Conscious Consumer mission is to encourage members to adopt consumer habits that can positively impact the following areas: climate change, conservation, human and animal welfare, and health.