Conscious Consumerism - Can we create a better world through what we buy (or choose not to buy!)?

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What was the last thing you bought, and did you really need it?

For many years we have been told, either consciously or subconsciously, that buying things will make us happy. In fact you could say that the Capitalist system relies on us buying or consuming. Not only does this not lead to happiness as we have been consistently told, but all this consumption is having a devastating impact, not only on our planet, but also on its people.

In this workshop given in October 2020, I look at what consumerism is and whether we can create a better, more fairer society through what we buy, or choose not to buy. I will offer tips and advice about how to make more ethical choices around what you buy and how to spot ethical brands and companies.

There is some great discussion at the end and fabulous questions from the audience that really got me thinking about this tricky topic!

Happy listening.

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marisa Guthrie