M.A.S.S. Revolution

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**This is a work in progress and we will be regularly updating it**

One of the biggest ways we can create change is how we spend our money. Today corporations are raking in record profits quarter after quarter while claiming “increased production costs” and “increased worker wages.” We all know that’s a lie because they can’t have both.
There are currently several official and unofficial boycotts happening.

Boycott Lists

Alternatives

  • The Good Trade has a great list of companies to use instead of Amazon
  • For books check out your local bookshop. They can almost always order something if they don’t have it in stock. Bonus is that you’re keeping your money in your community.
  • Love Food has a list of best independent grocery stores for each state.
  • Grocery Story has a Food Co-op Finder
  • Many communities now have Farmers’ Markets
  • For BIPOC owned Personal Care and Beauty Brands check out Thirteen Lune
  • Switch your banking to a credit union

Energy Savings

These are resources specifically for those of us that live under monopolistic for-profit energy companies.

  • If you own your home and can afford it, consider getting solar. Even though the rebates have nearly disappeared, it will still save you considerable money over the long run. Your monthly payment will stay static and predictable even when the power company increases rates.
  • Energysage has a helpful list of energy savings one can do at home.
  • Energy Star has helpful tips if you’re a renter
  • Whenever possible, consider carpooling

Lending Libraries

These are resources that allow you to borrow items for free so you don’t have to purchase or rent:

Community Bank

We are looking into starting a community bank. This will not be your typical bank. Instead, it will be a pool of money that members put in for a variety of needs such as:

  • Provide interest free loans to members. Repayment terms will be based on what members agree to.
  • Purchase or rent community spaces, such as commercial kitchens for canning, event spaces, community gardens, etc. A small use fee will be charged to repay the community bank.