Conscious consumerism is a lie. Here’s a better way to help save the world

fandomsandfeminism:

autasticanna:

• “Instead of buying expensive organic sheets, donate that money to organizations that are fighting to keep agricultural runoff out of our rivers.
• Instead of driving to an organic apple orchard to pick your own fruit, use that time to volunteer for an organization that combats food deserts (and skip the fuel emissions, too).
• Instead of buying a $200 air purifier, donate to politicians who support policies that keep our air and water clean.
• Instead of signing a petition demanding that Subway remove one obscure chemical from its sandwich bread, call your local representatives to demand they overhaul the approval process for the estimated 80,000 untested chemicals in our products.
• Instead of taking yourself out to dinner at a farm-to-table restaurant, you could take an interest in the Farm Bill and how it incentivizes unhealthy eating.”

Reminder that “there is no ethical consumption under late stage capitalism ” is a call to action, not complacency.