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Advice, information & help
The Avant Garde Life – e-book on how to drop out of the rat race and go on an adventure instead
Diary of a Downshifter – blog about simple living
The Downshifter – advice for people considering downshifting
Down the Lane – a personal downshifting experience to seek a simpler, more frugal and self-sufficient life
Free stuff – see the freebie sites at the bottom of the waste & recycling page
The Independent – article about downshifting for beginners
Low Cost Living – lots of advice about reducing living costs
StreetBank – share things with neighbours in your street
Telephone Preference Service (TPS) – easy online registration to stop unwanted sales or marketing calls
Travel
Couchsurfing – stay for free at people’s homes as long as you’re prepared to allow people to stay at yours
Hitch-hiking – get lifts for free
WWOOF – stay for free on organic farms in exchange for work
Campaigns & groups
Adbusters – global network opposing the pressure of advertising
Buy Nothing Day – shop less, live more
The Guardian – Berlin ‘borrowing shop’ promotes the benefits of sharing
Reverend Billy – the church of life after shopping
The Slow Movement – addressing the issue of ‘time poverty’
Inspiration
Envisioneer – a £4000 house in Scotland
Guardian – family who left the rat race to live in a tent.
Simon Dale – and a £3000 house in Wales
Wikipedia – downshifting
