High Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in our world. This post from Uplift Connect shows you how to make a change and stand up against unethical clothing brands. The Truth About Where You are Putting Your Money Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Quality, not quantity. Everybody’s buying far too many clothes. —Vivienne Westwood We are ... Continue Reading
Consumer Culture: The Frenzy of Black Friday
Unconscious influence of media frenzy, and the following glut of consumption… A familiar story for typical consumers today who already have so much and do not demonstrate either awareness or gratitude for these blessings. This thought-provoking post from Seth’s Blog rakes up the issue of unconscious consumption incited by media’s influence. Black Friday, of course, is a ... Continue Reading
More Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
Ten forward thinking companies have opted to remain closed on Thanksgiving and Black Friday to let the occasion of Thanksgiving rise gracefully above conspicuous consumption. This post from Triple Pundit gives an update on the stores that have pledged against opening on Thanksgiving and Black Friday and the impact it is likely to have. Thanksgiving is right around the corner ... Continue Reading
3 Great Ways to Celebrate the Buy Nothing Day
Here are three of our favorite ways of celebrating the International Buy Nothing Day and protesting against consumerism. This post from SierraClub.org encourages us to examine the issue of over-consumption and do our bit for saving the planet. There are a lot of reasons to hate the day after Thanksgiving. For starters, there’s waking up to all the unwashed dishes from the ... Continue Reading
10 Shopping Rules for Eating Clean
When it comes to purchasing food, protecting our bodies often goes hand-in-hand with protecting the environment ... so if you follow a few simple rules, everyone wins! Here are ten shopping rules that will boost your health and cut down on damage to the environment. When it comes to purchasing food, protecting our bodies often goes hand-in-hand with protecting the environment ... Continue Reading