Simple living still exits in the times of consumerism. Was reminded of this fact and an article which I had read a couple of years back - http://www.downtoearth.org.in/node/3187 when I saw a similar article link posted on a friend's gtalk status message.
Although this kind of lifestyle is not possible in its entirety, however taking some inspiration from it and simplifying our lives, rather reducing our list of must-have things without which we think the world will cease to exist, is the very least that we can do.
Thanks once again Piu for posting the link :)