No to Black Friday! Shopping sprees won’t make you – or the planet – any happier. Instead of going crazy for stuff you don’t need, skip the sales and take part in Buy Nothing Day, Green Friday, or Circular Monday instead.
It is all about slowing down, appreciating what we already have, and making conscious choices for a healthier planet. Instead of filling your cart, fill your day with creativity and connection.
What’s Buy Nothing Day?
It’s simple – buy nothing for 24 hours. No coffee, no lunch, no impulse purchases. It’s a powerful way to notice how often we consume without thinking. You might be surprised how freeing it feels! Fill your day with:
Inspiration and learning
To celebrate, some of our FAVOURITE MAGAZINES have kindly donated TOTALLY FREE back issues for you to enjoy!
The Hand Magazine features images from around the world. The Hand is dedicated to the support and exhibition of hand-made artworks using mechanical or reproduction-based processes. The Hand magazine website. Read issues free here:
- The Hand Magazine Issue 1
- The Hand Magazine Issue 2
- The Hand Magazine Issue 3
- The Hand Magazine Issue 4
Turboélice periodically presents research results on alternative and experimental photography from its team members, co-editors, and guest photographers.
- Read all the magazine for free here: turboelicefotoexperimental.com.br
PhotoED Magazine is a Canadian publication showcasing work and stories from emerging and established photographers. Once a grassroots educational resource, it is now a leading publisher covering both traditional techniques and new technologies. PhotoEd website.
- Read the MEMORY edition free here. Password: AlternativePhotography.com
Obscura Craft Magazine is dedicated to analogue and alternative photographic processes. Created by a small independent team, it fills a unique niche for artists and enthusiasts seeking a focused space for these practices.
Creativity
Instead, rummage around at home, find a used item, and repurpose it into a pinhole camera!
Let’s make this weekend about creativity, inspiration and learning instead of “stuff” – happiness doesn’t come in a shopping bag.
What’s Green Friday?
It is also GREEN FRIDAY. Think of it as the eco-conscious alternative to Black Friday. Instead of overconsumption, it’s about mindful choices—supporting sustainability, repairing, reusing, and reflecting on what truly matters (for me, it is going out to have fun with friends and family). Instead of buying lots of stuff you don’t need, be creative instead and make GREEN PRINTS!
- Check out our Anthotype Emulsion database – all the entries from World Anthotype Day have been archived here.
- Sort the database by colour.
- Find the green section, and there are plenty of examples of how to make green prints – most likely from something you already have at home or in your garden.
Examples of green anthotypes from left to right (there are plenty more!):
- Melanie Woodhead and Samuel Woodhead
- Anne Eder
- Inês Valente
- Paul Ligas
- Christopher Woodward
- Teemu Lampinen
- António Rebolo
- Karyn Hinz
- Michael Dubanowich
Let’s make this weekend about less stuff and more substance.
Because happiness doesn’t come in a shopping bag. Enjoy being nice to the planet!
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