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When we buy things, how can we do so in ways that do the most good and least harm? Use resources and articles/essays like these to help you think about what you buy and to find products and companies working to be a bit more ethical. Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.
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7 Billion People
Ethical Consumerism
Say No To Plastic
7 August
Company Work
Change Maker
Worlds Of Fun
Little Things
Straw
Say No to Plastic Straws (IHE)
5 Minute Changemaker: Say No to Plastic Straws (via Institute for Humane Education) People in the US throw away more than 500 million plastic straws a day. Add the other 7+ billion people on the planet, and you can see how significant the impact is. There's a lot we can do in just a few minutes to reduce the number of plastic straws causing harm. Here are a few ideas.
women working in a factory with yellow cloths on the floor and sewing machines behind them
Industrial Style
Factory Worker
Women Working
Garment Workers
Fast Fashion
Labor
Government
Fashion Branding
The Unit
"5 Tips for Keeping a Sweatshop-Free Closet" (IHE)
"5 Tips for Keeping a Sweatshop-Free Closet" (blog post) Finding sweatshop-free products can be a real challenge. Here are 5 tips to help.
a person holding up a glowing object in the dark with green and blue lights on it
Human Organs
Human Organ
Gadgets And Gizmos
Tree Hugger
No More
The House
Red And Blue
Interior Design
"No more animal testing with human organs-on-a-chip" (article) (via Treehugger) (1 September 2014) Highlights the creation of chips that are designed to mimic human organs, which may eventually reduce or eliminate the use of animals in testing drugs.
several baskets filled with different types of fruits and vegetables
Freezer Cooking
Rotation Diet
Freezing Vegetables
Frozen Summer
Frozen Veggies
Summer Vegetable
Idee Pasto Sano
Vegetarian Recipes Easy
Raw Food
Culture
"Why we buy organic and fair trade: Feelings matter" (blog post/research) (via Treehugger) (18 September 2014) "New research identifies the emotions that motivate some people to make ethical choices day after day."
a cutting board and knife on a counter next to a sink with a black lid
Bamboo Utensils
Food Scraps
Kitchen Bin
Kitchen Waste
Kitchen Tops
Minimalist Kitchen
Food Waste
Compost Bin
Good Grips
26 Inexpensive Items That May Actually Help You Help The Environment A Bit
26 inexpensive and environmentally-friendly products for your home
a cell phone with the text kashi on it and an image of several different flags
Grocery Store Food
Making Choices
Store Food
Helpful Things
Sustainable Food
Food App
4 Apps for a Better World
As digital technology continues to expand, so do apps designed to help us in making choices that do more good and less harm and in creating a better world for all. Here are four apps that can help you in your goals as a conscientious citizen and engaged changemaker.
the child is playing with toys on the bed
Recycled Toys
Ways To Recycle
Construction Toys
Developmental Toys
Stem Toys
Toy Organization
Boys Top
Kids Entertainment
Building Toys
Green Living Around America
Green living community resources from Green America
the greenpeaces guide to greener electronics 2011 is shown in this image
Education
Electronics
Environmental Impact
Consumer Electronics
Green
Guide to Greener Electronics 2017 | Greenpeace USA
Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (2017) Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics (website) Since 2006 Greenpeace has been ranking electronics companies “on policies and practices to reduce their impact on the climate, produce greener products, and make their operations more sustainable.”
a woman standing in front of a ted logo holding a cell phone and looking at the camera
Minimalist Lifestyle
Sustainable Transportation
Essay Prompts
Sharing Economy
Ted Talk
Business Case
Business Communication
Human Behavior
Brand Experience
The case for collaborative consumption
Rachel Botsman says we're "wired to share" -- and shows how websites like Zipcar and Swaptree are changing the rules of human behavior.
a poster with the words break free from plastic campus pledge
Break Free
Plastic Free
How To Plan
Break Free From Plastic | Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN)
Plastic Free Campus Toolkit
a red open sign hanging from the side of a window
Small Business Credit Cards
Posh Mark
Ethical Shopping
Business Credit Cards
Insurance Agency
Social Media Advertising
Business Loans
Market Research
Online Shops
How to shop ethically | Ethical Consumer
10 tips for how to shop ethically
three different pictures of women wearing white pants and gray top with flowers on them, one is
Rich And Poor
Lord’s Prayer
Moral Values
Buy Clothes
The Guardian
The dilemma of ethical consumption: how much are your ethics worth to you?
The dilemma of ethical consumption: how much are your ethics worth to you? (from The Guardian)
a busy city street filled with lots of traffic
Dangerous Goods
Open Frame
Celebrity Names
A Nightmare
Bangkok Thailand
Gallery Frame
Canvas Home
Wall Hooks
Pollution
Online Shopping Was Supposed to Keep People Out of Traffic. It Only Made Things Worse
How Online Shopping Has Turned Traffic Into a Nightmare (via Time) (December 2018) Highlights how the explosion in online shopping has significantly adversely affected traffic and parking and offers some suggestions for alleviating the problem.
the different types of boats are shown in this graphic style, including an orange and blue background
Environmental Science
Recycling Infographic
Recycling Facts
Electronic Waste
E Waste
Waste Management
Electronic Recycling
Visual Learners
Environmental Issues
Art & Media
The E-Waste Problem and How to Help (via Treehugger/Digital Doc) (2017) An infographic sharing facts about e-waste and suggestions for reducing e-waste.
Learning how to live a zero-waste lifestyle (video) (via A Plus) (5 min) (2017) An interview with zero-waste advocate Lauren Singer about her journey to creating less trash and her pop-up shop. Lucie Fink, Lauren Singer, Free Lifestyle, Zero Waste Lifestyle, A Plus, Pop Up Shop
Lucie Fink
Lauren Singer
Free Lifestyle
Zero Waste Lifestyle
A Plus
Pop Up Shop
YouTube
Learning how to live a zero-waste lifestyle (video) (via A Plus) (5 min) (2017) An interview with zero-waste advocate Lauren Singer about her journey to creating less trash and her pop-up shop.