5.4.5 Having the conversation & being the change

There are lots of conversations to be had when it comes to consumerism, and much power to be exerted in silent action.

Let’s start with the shopkeeper or online shop. It’s one thing to boycott something we don’t agree with or support something we do. To an astute shopkeeper, the message might get through, but say you don’t have a collective backing and everyone else is going about their shopping routines unchanged? How can you exert a greater effect despite being just one person? Through raising awareness. “I’m looking for a palm free version, where can I find that?”, “There’s a regenerative farm out of town, would you consider stocking their vegetables? You could have such a great impact on our community” “