Can You Change the World by Buying Nothing?

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By Paula FelpsNov 25, 2013, 3:00 am97 pts
Buy Nothing Day seeks to offset the effects of consumerism by taking 24 hours off from spending. Photo: morgueFile/cohdra While many consider it a holiday tradition to fight the crush of crowds on Black Friday, others are working around the globe to counteract the effects of consumerism. And they are doing that…

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