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Learn, Act And Live... Even While You Shop
Posted: 07.02.08 by to HP/HP
For most people, the phrase “consumer responsibility” brings about visions of Birkenstock-clad tree-huggers or multi-colored recycling bins. The phrase might also bring forth a whirlwind of emotion when you consider ALL the effort or major changes you would have to make in your daily life to become a responsible consumer (and that’s exhausting to even think about). Luckily, you don’t have to be a hardcore hippie or change your whole life to make changes that can seriously impact people, places and our future. Baby steps, people, teeny tiny baby steps.
Responsible shopping can be about whatever you choose. You can’t save the world all at once (something I try to remind myself daily) so choose something you’re passionate about and start there. Still not really getting it? Well, luckily for you, Responsible Shopper can have a little web-based tête-à-tête with you to get you moving in the right direction. This site provides resources and information regarding ways in which you can become more responsible without moving to the mountains sans razor, growing your own herbs and milking your own goats.
No matter what your area of interest, www.ResponsibleShopper.com reports on a broad range of corporations whose actions are having a serious impact on the world around you regarding issues like human rights, social justice, environmental sustainability and more. The information you’ll find here is drawn from the media, campaign briefs and non-profit organizations.
Being informed is the first step to becoming a responsible consumer and this site can be the first step to help get you started on your path toward cool consumer karma.