conscious consumerism
nounUK /ˈkɒnʃəs kənˈsjuːmərɪzəm/
US /ˈkɑːnʃəs kənˈsuːmərɪzəm/
Buying things by thinking about how they affect people and the planet.
She practices conscious consumerism by choosing clothes made without harming animals.
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2. A movement where shoppers support brands that treat workers and nature fairly.
Conscious consumerism has pushed many companies to use recycled packaging.
3. The habit of asking where a product comes from before buying it.
His conscious consumerism made him check the label on every chocolate bar.
4. Choosing to buy less and reuse more to reduce waste.
Conscious consumerism means fixing old toys instead of always buying new ones.