Buyer discussions about Anti-Consumerism

[Eric]

If you are concerned with the status of consumerism overtaking our culture, then here are a couple things you can do about it.

Shop responsibly.
http://www.shopresponsibly.org

-Be critical of advertisements.

-Know your budget before going into a marketplace.

-Expect to recieve all pertinent information before a transaction.

-Understand the company you are buying from, i.e. Are they fair trade? Environmentally friendly? Support your beliefs? or Do they give back towards charity that you would support?

-Encourage others to shop responsibly.


Stay away from debt.
http://www.beatingdebt.org

-Delay gratification until the money is saved.

-Live within your means.

-Encourage others to stay away from debt.


Promote a generous economy.
http://www.generouseconomy.org

-Shop at places that have a high standard of giving back to the community.

-Be a blessing to others through the generosity of your stuff.

-Live humbly, so you can give more.

-Encourage others to live in a generous economy.

As Buyers, what other ways can we promote a more sustainable consumerism?
http://www.anti-consumerism.org