Living Simply in a Dumpster

Living Simply in a Dumpster

10/6/2014

link

https://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/09/the-simple-life-in-a-dumpster/379947/

summary

This article tells the story of Jeff Wilson, a college professor who decided to live in a dumpster as an experiment in minimalism and sustainable living. The author describes Wilson's motivations for the project, which include challenging the consumption-driven culture and exploring alternative ways of living. The article details the transformation of a 33-square-foot dumpster into a livable space with the bare essentials. It also highlights the challenges and benefits Wilson encountered during his time living in the dumpster, including a greater appreciation for simplicity and a reduced environmental footprint. The article ultimately explores the broader implications of Wilson's experiment for rethinking our relationship with material possessions and the concept of home.

tags

minimalism ꞏ simple living ꞏ dumpster diving ꞏ sustainability ꞏ alternative lifestyle ꞏ conscious consumption ꞏ environmentalism ꞏ frugality ꞏ consumerism ꞏ waste management ꞏ tiny living ꞏ resourcefulness ꞏ upcycling ꞏ recycling ꞏ reusing ꞏ community living ꞏ off-grid living ꞏ sustainable housing ꞏ self-sufficiency ꞏ urban living ꞏ social commentary ꞏ urban exploration ꞏ poverty ꞏ social inequality ꞏ homelessness ꞏ materialism ꞏ unconventional living ꞏ creative solutions ꞏ urban ecology ꞏ sustainable design ꞏ ecological footprint ꞏ social activism