Tag Archive for: consumerism

It’s Sales Season: An Ethical Look at Black Friday-Cyber Monday

By: Laura Bennett

Sales season is already upon us as retailers ramp up discounts in the lead up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend hoping to cash in on some 12.7billion dollars Australians are estimated to spend over the shopping event. Read more

Everyday Purchases That Make the World a Better Place

By: Helping Hands TV

Our buying power can do more for good than our charitable giving says Adam McCurdie, founder and CEO of Humanitix. Read more

Embracing Minimalism: Learning to Live with ‘Enough’

By: Steff Willis

When you hear the word ‘minimalism,’ you might envision blank walls and empty shelves, but for Christine, it’s been about redefining her values and embracing a simpler way of living. Read more

How to Approach Sale Season Ethically

By: Georgia Free

It’s easy to get swept up in the thrill of pre-Christmas sales, but it’s so important to also be thinking about ethics when we shop. Read more

The Rise of Conscious Consumers

By: Mark McCrindle

Environmental, sustainable, ethical and organic. These well-known words have become a more common contender in consumers choices during their buying experience. Read more

Virtuous Consumerism: A Growing Consumer Trend

By: Mark McCrindle

The rise of virtuous consumerism highlights the growing concern for the future of our planet and the need for sustainable practices. Read more

Consumer Expectations When Transitioning to a Cashless Society

By: McCrindle

Almost every Australian household is exposed to and/or utilises some form of technology. Technology in the form of digital payments and the ease it has brought to everyday life continues to empower Australians in their purchasing decisions. Read more

Too Good to Waste: How the Circular Economy Is Reshaping Consumption

By: Michael McQueen

Within a society driven by capitalist aims – efficiency, accumulation, profits – the endless innovation of new products is a worthy practice. Keeping consumers keen for new products is key, and so the clever marketing, regular new releases and planned obsolescence begin. After all, why would a customer buy a new product if they are satisfied with what they have? Read more

The World Ethical Fashion Report to Help You Buy Better for Everyone

By: Ben McEachen

The Ethical Fashion Report 2021 is here to inform us about how companies are going with caring for people and the planet over profits. Read more

Many Australians Want to Shop More Ethically But Don’t Know How: Report

By: Amy Cheng

A lack of awareness of ethical brands, and products that are too expensive, are the top barriers for Australians to change their fashion consumption habits, according to a new report. Read more