Joan Pick, a lady from South London, has only been in a motor vehicle twice since 1973 and never in an aeroplane since 1971. She prefers to run everywhere having given up her bike.
Her diet consists of raw food, namely seeds, nuts, fruit and wheatgerm. Joan doesn't have a television, listens only to the radio and only uses electricity for a single light and her kettle.
There are many aspects to Joan's life that we can learn from. Reducing consumption is the key to a frugal life. Many think I am over the top but I see that I have a lot to learn.
Guardian - The woman with a tiny carbon footprint
4 comments:
Wow that's frugal.
However, for most of us a car is essential. I live in St. Louis and trust me living downtown is not as convenient as say London or NYC
Interesting story though.
That is extremely frugal. I am pretty frugal, but I don't think I could live like that. I have to have my DVD player, computer and internet! Now I feel like a wastrel. I have to have a car, too, unfortunately because it's 15 miles to the grocery store.
I agree that is a bit extreme, but it is cool that she can do it.
Wow! I admire her for being able to pull it off, and for so long. There is an obscene amount of waste in our society, but I also know that I would have difficulty with such extreme frugality. Things I'd be prepared to give up? Car, cable, and buy local food only!
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