Do you know the footprint of your consumption?
Conscious consumerism
All we consume has a footprint and leaves an impact on something or someone. For example there are CO2 emissions, waste and water consumption, potentially chemical pollution, it requires resources and it has a social, economical and environmental impact (just to name a few obvious ones).
Let’s compare the environmental impact of second-hand instead of new clothing…
Just some food for thought.
And thanks to thredUp for allowing to use their graphic and data (thredUps’ 2021 Resale Report).
A few questions you may ask yourself before consuming…
What is the impact when I buy this? Does it help or hurt?
Do I really need it?
What is the CO2 footprint?
Can I reuse something existing?
Must it be new, or would second-hand do?
Is it sustainable, or is there a more sustainable alternative?
Can I avoid waste? (circular products, recyclable, repair)
Are wages fair in along the supply chain?
How transparent is production and sourcing?
Because sharing is caring – we share a few helpful links…
This is not a master list of any kind, just some inspiration.
Instagram feeds:
– The Zero Waste Guide
– climatereality
– futureearth
Apps:
– enerjoy, to better understand your footprint
– Good on You, a guide to sustainable fashion
– Too Good To Go, start fighting food waste
Shops:
– Patagonia, outdoor apparel a truly sustainable brand
– Circle, the sustainable shop
– Junglück, sustainable serums, oils, lotions
Other links:
– Carbon footprint of your food, Our World in Data
– Woolwithabutt, learn about wool