Death cleaning, downsizing and decluttering. How do we learn to live with less stuff?

Many of us are overwhelmed by the sheer number of our belongings, but can we change our consumption habits? And is there a more sustainable way to declutter? Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com Whether you call it decluttering, death cleaning or a clear out, many of us face the onerous task of paring b...

By Petra Stock