Giving out of abundance
Although holiday shopping is near pre-pandemic highs – despite
inflation, shipping delays, and shortages – another type of giving has begun to take off this season.
It’s the Buy Nothing Project. Founded in 2013, the movement has grown to 4.3 million members in 44 countries. abide by very simple rules: no buying, selling, trading, or bartering of gifts. Instead, it encourages people to give away items to others,most often strangers, in a local area.
