Show threadanna_lillith đŸ‡șđŸ‡ŠđŸŒ±đŸ–Jul 21, 2024

if they knew for sure that production practices were indeed “shady.” The answer is a resounding “No.”

Roccanova is a bit more optimistic about the potential for a sea-change, though. “Fortunately, we’re also seeing a fast-growing movement of #ConsciousConsumers and advocates who are quick to spot #greenwashing efforts, call out fashion companies implicated in egregious environmental and labor rights violations, and advocate for a better industry,” she said.

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Show threadPeteJan 14, 2024
But to be #consciousconsumers I urge you to carefully consider all the implications of your choices; considering, for example, the climate, environmental, social and political consequences. And not only locally, but along the whole lifecycle of the product, from raw materials to end of life.
Can anyone point me to any reliable sources of information that can help with informed choices? #ClimateCrisis #sustainability #equity #environment #democracy
PeteJan 14, 2024
So true. And what do we do with the resources we crave? Use once, then dump; waste on pointless frivolous products; burn unnecessarily for fuel instead of exploiting their real value. If governments and corporations won’t make the necessary changes it’s time for us to make them ourselves and become conscious consumers #consciousconsumers https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/13/human-behavioural-crisis-at-root-of-climate-breakdown-say-scientists?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Human ‘behavioural crisis’ at root of climate breakdown, say scientists

New paper claims unless demand for resources is reduced, many other innovations are just a sticking plaster

The Guardian