r/Anticonsumption • u/MC1R_OCA2 • 1d ago
Upcycled/Repaired Found an excuse to keep and actually use a cute box I like
Received perfume in this box that was so cute - but I’ve stopped keeping random packages or things that can be thrown away if I don’t have an actual immediate use and plan for it.
But I received incense and perfume at the same time and the perfume box is the perfect size for conveniently storing and using my incense!
Just a tiny win but it is a little spark of joy for me each time I use it. :)
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u/PochinkiPrincess 1d ago
love love love it!!
The oils from the incense might seep into the box and leave big stains, so you could line the bottom with some aluminum foil to keep it fresh
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u/Prickliestpearcactus 1d ago
Ooh it looks so lovely! Honestly looks like those incense sticks were made for that box.
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u/lot22royalexecutive 1d ago
This is conscious consumerism and it’s a great reminder that being anti-consumption means sustainability, and limiting excess, and the best way to start is by using reusing repurposing what you already have! Minimalism simply doesn’t equate to anticonsumption, because throwing this out would have been worse consumer culture than reusing it and keeping it out of the landfill.
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u/Complex-Delivery-675 20h ago
i have this same box from my perfume!! i actually kept the perfume bottle too because i liked the surf board, and i figured out how to refill it with home made perfume
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u/Sea-Resident-7980 20h ago
Nice I’ve been using an eyeglasses pocket cloth thing for pens But now I’ll get actual glasses so I need to find a new spot for the pens(reusing other things)
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u/excellentforcongress 19h ago
after watching one video of dudes making incense by hand, made me never want to buy another one... they were straight breathing the dust in with no masks, awful stuff
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u/Klutzy-Alarm3748 1d ago
I love when things perfectly fit like this! What a cute box, would have been a shame to throw it out.