Is ethical consumerism a trap?

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A new video from Our Changing Climate about Ethical Consumerism has just been aired, which I think arrives at the right conclusion, regarding ethical brands.

We should always make the best ethical choices when it comes to what we buy, but let’s not be under any illusion that we are making any significant impact on issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, plastic pollution, exploitation etc through our brand choices alone. If we care about these issues then other action is needed.

 

 

More info available here: https://ourchangingclimateocc.substack.com/p/why-ethical-consumerism-is-a-trap