Thank you for your words, they are inspirational. I can appreciate what you say, that there is a large percentage of our household items that are not even used and don't need to be there. When disposing of usable items, it should be considered that donating to a charity is more appropriate environmentally then dumping in the rubbish. Still, if the individual is able to upgrade or get something they want and can afford to do so, there is no reason they shouldn't. Minimalism isn't for everyone, but it is true that cutting back on unecessary items and unecessary spending should be considered by all!