How much stuff do we really need? Author Niko Stoifberg didn't buy anything for a year. The experience was surprisingly rewarding: for himself, for the environment, and even for the local economy. In this talk, he shares his strategies – and a simple rule for buying less.


Niko Stoifberg summarizes non-fiction books for a living. In his spare time, he writes columns and fiction. His acclaimed debut novel «Dort» appeared in 2019. Niko Stoifberg summarizes non-fiction books for a living. In his spare time, he writes columns and fiction. His acclaimed debut novel «Dort» appeared in 2019. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx