What are the benefits of slowing down and appreciating what you already have instead of seeking out new purchases?

You can eat the stuff you have in your house instead of going to the grocery store to buy expensive food just for your current craving.

Consumerism is such a large contributor to climate change that attempting to repurpose items that we already have can help prevent further damage to the ozone that comes from mass production in conjunction with the attempted disposal of non-biodegradable material and items