Underconsumption Core | A Sustainable Minimalist's Perspective

Underconsumption Core describes my life pretty well... But what do I think about the new Trend and how do I think it can be used for good and might also just be useless? My perspective as a sustainable minimalist is pretty obvious but i hope you still enjoy the video :)

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[agatka]

There is something beautiful in the feeling 'I dont need much'.. I am okay now, with what I have.

[IngerSk]

I so agree with you on this.
I love that this is a trend, but at the same time it won't change anything if it's just a trend. But hopefully it can make people think and make way for a new mentality.

[simini]

Interesting video! I agree: decluttering has the disavantage of discarding stuff which is still usefull only because it doesnt spark joy...

[felixgarnet]

Training oneself not to WANT is hard! 🤗

[SimplySheilaB]

I’m trying to train my brain to items I need not want nowadays, essentialism over minimalism/maximalism ❤❤❤

[erinscallon]

I saw a different video that explained a problematic aspect of underconsumption core re: poverty that was enlightening to me. It has to do with the aesthetic of underconsuming, mismatched items, repurposing/reusing and fixing items being more palatable coming from people who don’t exist in poverty even though it is the same aesthetic that has existed in poverty and was considered shameful for those experiencing poverty. It was really thought provoking to me.

[mytransparentwardrobe]

I love the fact, that underconsumption is trending. I always preferred more worn out and unkept vibes anyway and if I love something I wear it to death.. Just kinda wish I heard about this trend last winter, I was fixing the hole in my jumper too, done awful job thinking it would be just for gardening now, if only I knew, Could be wearing it now as my badge of honour 😁😁

[cassandraknight]

Good point about the meaning of the words; UNDER consumption. Maybe we should be talking about WHAT is normal or correct consumption

[amychen]

The sad thing is that underconsumption makes it sound like it's less than it should be. It should be appropriate consumption lol

[sophiebaratay]

That was i understand with myself... i take care of stuff but i have to much so i declutter and declutter (sell donate recycle) but it never ends i enjoy decluttering but i buy stuff here and there and it pile off again and again... i understand this way is not sustainable😢 i work on myself to enjoy more what i have and hopefully buying less and less... instead of decluttering 4 times a year

[Honest_Reviewer.]

Great concepts. Thank you for the video.

[teresa]

Hi Lia. Hope you're enjoying your holiday. ❤🌹🌹

[jlinn]

Birkenstocks can be repaired, if you like them.

[AKD]

Loved your bald look it’s suits you well

[Teesybee]

I actually like the ‘underconsumption core’ idea. Our society is influenced by TikTok. We know that. It has been shown that TikTok influences the trends. Any trend that offers under consumption is good for me. I hope it takes off. I am however not on TikTok so I only hear of these trends through YouTube.

[ema-bh]

ya i agree, it sounds like a sm trend which comes like most sm trends- fromthe US whom are the main consuming society and give birth to most sm trends.... like they pumped minimalism and then pumped its ending- like Americans need to PR something in order to make it happen or just to justify it, but also it reflects some of it- regardless of the sm. thers wider aspects like the economy, the political global changes, co**d, globalization, housing market prices rising in this decade. the big companies i think experience sales dropping for years but wont necessary report it. consumption positivity was something that was marketed since the 60' - actually started mainly focusing on "house wife's" and women - there hasnt been such a declined till this decade- probably also the eco awareness an effect and the prices of everything which has never been so high. also second hand (clothing mainly) as a trend and its huge market in the US. people in Europe especially in Germany are so way more frugal and consumed used items always. but its also a cultural thing - with the progress of social and personal aspects of health, life balance and more progressive values. fact is over consumption goes hand to hand allot with poverty and "low class" culture.

[Lastdayone]

I think social media contributes to overconsumption. People fear missing out or just want to feel included. Thankfully, idc about none of that😅. Also, I’ve deleted my last social media(Instagram). I think that if ppl would live a life that is more authentic to themselves rather than trying to fit in, we’d really stop contributing to so much waste. I work in retail and ppl will spend their last dollar on meaningless items. I think it’s an addiction because it provides an escape for them.

[suriel]

I too, have a pair of old Birkenstock sandals (two pairs) but I've thought about taking them to a cobbler instead of buying a new pair. Maybe you can find one near you?

[thomasmann]

Everything needs to have a label nowadays... mildly annoying to be honest... :/

[InevitableTruthTeller]

Minimal consumption, minimal hair, minimal beauty, minimal style