Ever Heard Of Green Consumerism?
This is the best time to be more conscious of the environment in our daily lives. I think it is a great thing that there are more and more choices in the market when it comes to environment-friendly products. However, sometimes, consumerism still creeps in.
I recently read the term “green consumerism” from another article. It talked about how going green is a good thing but it does not mean that you have to purchase everything just because they are good for the environment. Imagine this scenario. You are at the mall to buy a few things that you need for the house. You know what you need so you go about getting those things. Suddenly you chance upon an item that is “good for the environment.” Let’s say a magazine rack made of recycled materials. It looks good. It looks durable. The price is so-so. You want to get it – after all, it is good for the environment.
The problem is that you already have 2 magazine racks in use at home – not to mention a couple more in storage. Do you really need that extra magazine rack just because it’s “green?” Do you get what I mean?
I suppose the bottom line is your purchasing habit – whether you are buying green or not, ask yourself if you need that item. At the end of the day, if you evaluate your buying habits and make a change towards using less – whether it is green or not – then you can make an impact on the environment AND on your pockets.
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