Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

I've always maintained it's the most important. Reduce, reuse, recyle. For me, the word reduce always meant reduce how much you buy.

A friend once asked me why I choose to voluntarily live a simple life even though financially I'm comfortable. I told her my primary reason was because I've been a conservationist for over 50 years and I care about the environment. I grew up in a time and place where shopping was a rare occurrence. I almost get sick to my stomach when I think about the rampant consumption in this country.