Blog #13

Sustainable consumerism involves minimizing the use of resources, toxic wastes and pollutants to ensure that the needs of future generations will be sustained. Globalization and capitalization are positive drivers because they are expanding and raising the economy, especially if it's sustainable production we're talking about. I wouldn't pay a premuim for organic or fair trade food, but local would be something I would invest in, because I think it would be good for our local economy and also much healthier. I prefer mom and pop places for food and groceries but I wouldn't buy merchandise or like home-made crafts because they always tend to be very overpriced. I think the concept of green washing is really sad. Like why take a positive concept and corrupt it just to make millions? I guess thats just the typical way of our government though so I'm not surprised.