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The single best thing one can do to have a smaller impact on this world is to simply consume less of it, yet most people think that they have to give something up. You don't; you can live better and in high style by practicing the "less is more" lifestyle. Here is a recap of some of our better suggestions this year:
Living in smaller spaces is a great way to have a smaller footprint-you use fewer resources to build and less energy to operate, plus you can usually live closer to town, reducing transport. It is often cheaper, too. It can be tough to do, however, especially if you love that minimalist aesthetic and don't want to be buried in stuff. We've unveiled some strategies for surviving in small spaces.An easy extension of the "six-month rule," where you donate all the stuff you haven't used in the past six months, is called "The Closet Trick." Get organized in 2008 by giving this a try.
Reduce mailbox clutter-as well as the time it takes you to sift through all those unwanted solicitations-by signing up with Catalog Choice, a free online service that lets you bid adios to the catalogs you no longer want to receive in the mail. Bonus: It's free.
As we enter an era of generational transfer, how do you deal with stuff that has been in the family, that has so much emotional baggage, yet is just not your style or you don't have room? Find out how to hang on to the memories, not the objects.
There are lots of ways to do more with less and use minimum space for maximum living. Having less space means hoarding less stuff, using fewer resources and maximizing the functionality of what we can fit. Sounds great in theory, but it isn't always so easy to pull off in real life. Learn how to live large in small spaces.
Difficulty level: Easy
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