My philosophy is that in order to get good habits that save the climate and environment there has to be non-ideological benefits. Money, laziness, reliability, etc.
Reframing actions is in my opinion the right way forward. At least to help others into doing the right things. I am excited to hear your ideas.
FYI: Norway
Repair Avoid the work of finding the replacement, period of not being able to use it, getting rid of the packaging/trash etc. Not being able to use a smartphone or PC is incredibly frustrating. Repair is faster than sending it in to the seller. Money is also a bonus.
No car No car is simply to avoid stress, maintenance, parking, and of course money.
Buying used Used is often nice as it saves me the time to build the IKEA furniture, delivery to my door, cheaper etc.
Selling used Can get rid of large items without carrying it out. Not having have to take it to the recycling center.
Growing herbs Simply higher quality, and always having it available
Public transit Able to focus on something else than driving. I prefer playing games, reading, etc. Safer. Cheaper. Also more walking which gives health benefits.
Apartment living Close to no maintenance, a house is soooo much work. Not something I am willing to spend my life doing (I have tried).
Airtravel Meh, too many hurdles. Should be a really good reason or very long distances on rare occasions. For shorter distances trains is a lot more comfortable. An airplane is far from the hour you spend in the air. It includes the waiting, security, boarding, travel to airport etc. I’d rather travel and stay a place for multiple weeks, not going through all those hurdles for a weekend or only a week, atleast 2-3 weeks, preferably longer.
More ideas?
idk about “egotistical” because while much of solarpunk aligns with my personal ethos, a lot of that ethos developed due to living in poverty with chronic pain and mental illness. i probably wouldn’t have developed the linux autism without that.
my partner does a few things that technically fall under solarpunk as well. he likes to go around the neighbourhood during bulk pickup season to sort through the trash on their curbs, take home anything interesting, repair it if needed, keeps what he likes, sells what he doesn’t. we love hitting up thrift stores and pawn shops for fun (and sometimes profit). we used to do public transit but due to weather and/or my mobility we mostly just travel with his mom in her car now. he also helps her with the gardening, only some of which is produce. he’s currently the go-to lawnmower repair guy for the landlord next door, and is paid well. he does the maintenance on our rental home but afaik he does all this purely because that’s just how he is. he wouldn’t even call it solarpunk.