Has anyone successfully tried this and had a decent diet? I'm living in one room and I can't stand the noise plus I've been thinking about the energy aspect of it for a while. So far (about a week) I've been living on junk food and missing milk in my coffee but I think I'm going to get my shit together and start cooking and also try one of those zeer/ pot in pot fridges. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts or experiences. Alternatively, and as this does fit better there, does anyone have a good recommendation for a permaculture forum that's not too mad.
Thanks in advance. I know primitivism gets a bad rep, I'll let you know straight away when I get scurvy/ food poisoning
FWIW, if you follow a vegetarian diet, I think you'd be safe to turn off your fridge overnight if the noise bothers you that much. Those things are designed to keep in the cold* and as long as you keep the door shut and avoid certain salmonella-prone food - cooked rice can be a big one - I imagine you'll be fine.
As for the energy aspect, you're already living in a single room, that means you're consuming a shit-ton less energy than than the average. If you buy one of those new super energy efficient fridges, you'll still be doing better than the vast majority of the population.
Know that wasn't exactly an answer...
*Another little tip: the more you have in your fridge, the less energy you use and the longer things stay cold. Loading up your fridge with gallon jugs of water is good way to save money and maintain a nice cold temperature. #lifehackswithchilli