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a light bulb hanging from a tree with the words 25 ways to consume less this year

In today’s society, we’re constantly told that in order to be happy and successful, we need to consume more. We’re encouraged to buy bigger and better houses, c…

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a piece of paper with the words anti - shopping list on it

Save this anti-shopping list to refer back to whenever you feel the urge to buy something impulsively! . . . #GoodGuilt #shopeasypeasy #consciousshopper #consciousconsumer #stopshopping #dontshop #recycle #reduce #repurpose #reusable #refill #reducereuserecycle #circularity #sustainability #sustainablesolutions #sustainabletips

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the words reduce your waste are arranged in a circle with different types of items around it

Our journey to zerowaste is not supposed to be perfect all the time! Our main goal is to reduce our waste as much as possible. Make a simple life changes to cut down your waste. Was this list helpful? Or do you have more tips to share? Comment below👇 Visit https://ecoimpakt.com and get your eco-friendly supplies today, link in our bio 🌎 Repost: @plantedinthewoods Follow @ecoimpakt

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a thought bubble with the words conscious consumerism written in black ink on a green background

Conscious consumerism is when our buying patterns are driven by a commitment to make purchasing decisions that have a positive social, economic, and environmental impact. ⁠ ⁠ It's important that we do our own learning in these topics. Here’s a list of green resources and things you can do: ⁠ - Enrol in an online sustainability course⁠ ⁠ - Read books on climate change, sustainability and the environment⁠ ⁠ - Listen to sustainability-focussed podcasts⁠ ⁠ - Watch environmental documentaries⁠ ⁠

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Escaping excessive consumption is not an easy battle. If it were, it would be done more often. But it is a battle worth fighting because it robs us of life far more than we realize. True life must be found somewhere else.

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an image of two chairs and boxes with the words enoughism on them

Time for a NEW Word In Our Lexicon! Enoughism = The sweet spot between minimalism and consumerism & materialism. It's what we all are searching for after we declutter and organize. www.beneatlyorganized.com

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For Years, TikTok Told Us What to Buy. Now ‘Underconsumption Core’ Is About Consuming Less. - The New York Times

The trend of “underconsumption core” romanticizes buying and using only what you need. Yes, being normal is now trending. Experts say it’s a response to a period of economic hardship.

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a cardboard sign that says all you need is less

Over-consumption is at the root of the planet’s #environmental crisis. Consumption of fast fashion, flights, Black Friday-discounted gadgets – has become the primary driver of ecological crisis. We are devouring the planet’s resources at a rate 1.8 (2023) times faster than it can regenerate. When people buy less stuff, you get immediate drops in emissions, resource consumption and #pollution. That doesn’t just mean fewer physical things; it’s also less electricity, travel and eating out. 💥

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the words conscious consumers for real people are shown above an image of clothes and purses

Conscious consumerism is about making deliberate, informed choices instead of mindlessly buying unneeded items. Intentional shoppers know they have purchasing power; as such, they aspire to improve the world with their dollars. Want to practice incremental conscious consumerism? Here's how! 4 concrete resources within.

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a woman in pink dress with the words embracing gentel poverty in the 21st century

What does "genteel poverty" look like in the 21st Century? I think it's about consciously choosing a simple way of life, detaching yourself from consumerism, and living a life of contentment. #midllife #genteelpoverty

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a pair of shoes sitting on top of a wooden floor

If your social algorithms are anything like mine, you'll have seen the Underconsumption Core trend all over your explore pages 😉 And we love too see it! Overconsumption and fast fashion have warped our idea of what is a normal, balanced way of living, so celebrating it's opposite can hopefully get society to embrace conscious consumerism. Share how you’re living your best underconsumption core lifestyle! 👇 Love, Gaiana 💚 #GaianaLiving #earthfriendlyliving #earthfriendly…

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a person holding a plastic bag with the earth in it and clouds coming out of it

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a pile of clothes sitting on top of a white wall next to a sign that says, overconsumption = not normal

If your social algorithms are anything like mine, you'll have seen the Underconsumption Core trend all over your explore pages 😉 And we love too see it! Overconsumption and fast fashion have warped our idea of what is a normal, balanced way of living, so celebrating it's opposite can hopefully get society to embrace conscious consumerism. Share how you’re living your best underconsumption core lifestyle! 👇 Love, Gaiana 💚 #GaianaLiving #earthfriendlyliving #earthfriendly…

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Being a conscious consumer is more than just watching what you buy. It is promoting real action to be more sustainable and reduce our waste consumption! . . . #ecofashion #sustainablefashion #slowfashion #ecofriendly #ethicalfashion #fashion #sustainable #sustainability #education #consciousfashion #fashionrevolution #sustainableliving #fairfashion #careforyourclothes #secondhand #zerowaste #style #greenfashion #sustainablestyle #owlswap #eco #consciousconsumerism #consciousconsumer

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