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I try to follow a similar path of buying local or at least from EU-based companies, organic where possible, and generally keep that in mind when buying somethin
by KozmoNau7 6y ago
I try to follow a similar path of buying local or at least from EU-based companies, organic where possible, and generally keep that in mind when buying something, plus try to look for second-hand whenever possible. Why would I buy a brand new amplifier and speakers or a brand-new bicycle, when the second-hand market is brimming with quality gear?
I also vote for the parties with the strongest climate and environmental policies, which is generally the most left-wing parties, so that also fits with my own views on most other things.
But like you, my consumption in general is very low, so even if "vote with your wallet" did work as advertised, it wouldn't be doing much at all, an absent vote is a much less powerful signal than an actively cast vote.
So I donate to worthy causes and try to argue my views online and encourage people to reduce the consumption, for what good that does.
We must turn this consumerism ship around, somehow.