Ethical consumerism

Ethical consumerism is well and truly on the rise. But is buying green always the sustainable solution some claim it to be or could it be the perfect distraction? Only if we let it, says Lowimpact.org’s Sophie Paterson.

Ethical consumerism is well and truly on the rise. But is buying green always the sustainable solution some claim it to be or could it be the perfect distraction? Only if we let it, says Lowimpact.org’s Sophie Paterson.

When U.S. soldiers returned home after World War II, they found a country quite different from the one they had left. Wartime production had helped pull America's economy out of the depression, and during the late '40s, young adults saw a remarkable rise in their spending power. Jobs were plentiful, wages were higher, and people were eager to spend. Between 1945 and 1949, Americans bought 20 million refrigerators, 21.4 million cars, and 5.5 million stoves, a trend that continued well into…

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With today’s invasion of video games, unneeded technology, 300 channels on television and fast-food restaurants, we, as a people, need to stand up and say no to consumerism. We need to think how much rampant consumerism is responsible for unhappiness and greed.

Wise words encouraging us in our fight for conscious consumerism. As a company, we believe that fashion can empower women around the world to find financial freedom through safe and meaningful employment at living wages. Our model is measuring success by impact, not profits.

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