An international protest against consumerism called "Buy Nothing Day" was observed by some yesterday as a rejection of overconsumption. Held on the same day as Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving in the US which is known as a "shopping holiday" with cheaper deals on goods - the aim of Buy Nothing Day is to urge people to question the consumerism and consumption promoted by Black Friday and other made-up shopping events. Kristy Lorson, founder of the 30,000 strong Facebook page Zero Waste NZ and company EarthSavvy, closed her company doors as symbolic support for Buy Nothing Day."We feel like the whole Black ... (full story)