The last artisans: finding meaning in a throwaway world by Nicolás Boullosa on March 26, 2025 If you keep the right attitude and avoid modernity’s prescriptions, you might find people still doing meaningful things. In the …
The stuff around us: the hidden value & meaning of things old & new by Nicolás Boullosa on January 2, 2025 All things carry their weight. Sometimes, old possessions can become evergreens, whereas stuff some consider junk could be other people’s …
Barter markets: trading beef for a backpack to curb spending by Kirsten Dirksen on August 2, 2009 Blame it on the recession, the Internet, or a rejection of consumerism, barter markets are no longer fringe in Barcelona. …
Barcelona’s barter markets: an antidote to overconsumption by Kirsten Dirksen on June 16, 2009 A barter economy may seem far-out, but this world of trade is growing in parts of Spain (particularly Catalonia). “We’ve …
The Web's possibilities to become tool for ethical consumers by nananaina on February 26, 2008 “Our research with over 1,800 people finds that there is a welcome role for information and advice on sustainable lifestyles …
Black Friday by BioDieselHauling on February 12, 2008 Media and politicians would have us believe that consumerism is good for “the economy”. Most consumption is done at chain …
