In the past few years, decluttering has become very popular. With TV shows like Hoarders that point out the potential dangers of too much consumerism, combined with the rise of minimalism, people are hopping on board with the lifestyle that favors owning less in order to reduce stress and live a more meaningful life.

There is a rise in younger generations going to extremes by getting rid of most of their possessions and putting all they own into one backpack or one van and traveling the world. Other folks are simply downsizing and choosing to save money, time, and energy.