Poll: Is There Such a Thing as Being too Minimalistic?

How many articles, videos, and television series have you seen in the past few years regarding minimalism? Tiny houses, vans converted into homes, zero waste households, and throwing out any item that doesn’t bring you joy. The concept of minimalism is all around us, centered on the idea that “less” is better for the environment.

But we want to know what you think, not just what the media has been saying. Is there such a thing as being too minimalistic? Let us know below.

Minimalism and the Environment

The idea of minimalism is a good one. It’s not new but is rather a variation of the “reduce, reuse, recycle” phrase that we’ve heard for quite some time. But it’s a buzzword that’s going around, and minimalism is gaining quite a bit of traction.

Firm believers in minimalism know that as humans, we produce a lot of trash that ultimately ends up in landfills. It’s not always possible to recycle, and producing more and more items to meet consumer demand depletes natural resources.

Minimalism makes sense to help protect the environment.

Too Much Minimalism?

Can minimalism go too far? If you become fixated on becoming a zero-waste household, are you sacrificing a certain quality of life to do so? If it’s your passion, then no, you’re probably not. But to some, the concept seems not only foreign but also overwhelming.

It all comes down to your lifestyle and the level of effort you’re willing to put into it. If there’s anything we’ve seen on the television shows about minimalism, it’s that it’s a difficult process that requires dedication. Sometimes, we aren’t ready to get rid of those “useless” objects we’ve been holding onto.

Even if you’re not into all the hype of minimalism, there are still ways that you can help the environment every day. Because the planet is the only home, we have.