I agree that consumerism doesn't work, but what would most anti-consumerist advocates/thinkers describe as the opposite of consumerism? It seems to me that at

I agree that consumerism doesn't work, but what would most anti-consumerist advocates/thinkers describe as the opposite of consumerism? It seems to me that at least certain aspects of consumerism work. Labor saving appliances like washing machines, slow cookers, microwaves, and vacuums make life much easier and less stressful. Media like TV, movies, and video games seem to provide legitimate entertainment. I'm not trying to setup a straw man that anti-consumerist are saying we need to go back to the stone age. I'm just not sure where a society/philosophical movement should draw the line. What makes the most sense to me would be to return to quality goods over mass production (e.g. emphasis on permaculture, the ability to repair goods, opposition to planned obsolescence, etc.) combined with emphasis of gratitude and a balanced approach to minimalism. However, I'm not sure if this approach is available to people who are not well of financially.