#conscious consuming

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People often assume that style is something easily acquired. Fashion is often looked at as something flimsy or something that is only about consumption. While it certainly is also about consumption, you can eliminate a big part of the latter by knowing what works for you and focus more about using what you have in different ways. So out with consumption and inn with the creativity. We often…

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[caffeinewitchcraft]

Im really trying to become a conscious consumer which, for me, means that I try to stick to supporting companies with ethical/sustainable practices.

But, as it turns out, I don’t know ANYTHING about what sustainability looks like in the US sociopolitical landscape.

If you have any good articles or books that you’ve encountered regarding sustainability or ethical business practices please drop me a line either in the comments or in my ask box! I’d really appreciate it :)

[caffeinewitchcraft]

if you’re looking to be more sustainable, i try to diy a lot of stuff and use sustainable/found/repurposed materials and if i can’t diy then i try to get stuff second hand. there’s clothing brands like patagonia and reformation but they can be expensive. you could also check out the good on you app

I will! A couple of people have mentioned the second-hand item idea and I really love it! Especially since it fits in with my budget. A couple people have expressed interest in hearing about conscious consuming (and where to start) so I’m going to list some of what I’ve been told.

@isle-of-innisfree recommended emergent strategy: shaping change, changing worlds (by adrianne marie brown) which sounds like a good place to start! They also detailed some of the rules they follow to conscientious consuming in the comments on the original post (X). Thanks for all the great advice!

@team-cleric brought up the excellent point that a lot of makeups/housecare products have harmful chemicals in them! Specifically they mentioned that things without pthalates are already waaaayyy better for the environment. Thank you!

@pilgrim-souls mentioned a youtuber by the name Kristin Leo (X) and it looks like her channel is right up my alley! Thanks for the recommendation!

@danny-is-emotional also recommended the good on you app which I’m downloading as we speak! I’ll let yall know how that works out for me in a few days :) Thanks!

@chaiandspices recommended I check out Sustainyourstyle.org (X) which talks about environmentally safe/non-harmful fabrics as well as discussing brands to support! Thanks for the rec! 

Another anon says: RE sustainability in the US I recommend checking out the Vlogbrothers and the work they do/promote. They're a nerdy duo but they do a lot of work promoting charity and raising awareness.

Thanks anon!

(My brother also recommends This changes everything – Naomi klein but warns that it’s more macro than micro :))

Thank you everybody for your suggestions and insights! It’s a little daunting to start thinking about these things, but I definitely have a good place to start now!

[growinggoblin]

New to me clothes. The shirts and trousers are all from my brother. I do need to mend the blue shirt. These are good under shirts for when I'm wearing sweaters. The trousers are good too, I especially like the black jeans (mine are damaged beyond repair).

The pantyhose and leggings I also got for free secondhand. The leggings are super textured, very fun! They give me sci-fi alien vibes. Unfortunately not mega comfy but they work. More unfortunate is the big rip in the blue-ish pantyhose. Definitely needs mending! I'll also try to make the black one better by moving the pulled out thread to the inside instead.

[growinggoblin]

Some people are doing a no-buy year. I think that's awesome, but I'd rather just be more conscious in my shopping habits. Also, I am planning to move soon so I do need to buy stuff. I know there's exception in a good no-buy, but I prefer to just make myself a more realistic long term way of living and consuming.

I've decided that I'll carefully catalogue all my purchases this year. Well, not all, but a specific subset.

I'm not talking about necessities, a drink out or something similar. I'm talking about books, clothing, make-up, accessories, and more. I will also try to include free items (not gifts, but hand-me-downs are included, I feel).

And it's only been four days but I've already done two. Well, one purchase was a book, a physical one, but I do need the book for my book club, so I'd call that a necessity. I also have the PDF but reading on the phone and me aren't good friends.

My second purchase was just now. I bought a non-physical thing: extra Pikmin storage for Pikmin Bloom. Absolutely unnecessary luxury of course. Also not my first microtransaction for that game. But hey I play regularly and it motivates me to walk and bike more.

Oh and I found a free book with short stories by Annie MG Schmidt at the Boekenwissel (book exchange).

So I got a book (€15 incl shipping), a microtransaction (€2,50) and a book (free)

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