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fromIndependent
2 months ago
Dining

Celtic Tiger Cathedral to climate champion: how Dundrum Town Centre has held up a mirror to Irish society for 20 years

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Dining

Celtic Tiger Cathedral to climate champion: how Dundrum Town Centre has held up a mirror to Irish society for 20 years

#sustainable-fashion
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The retailer who wants us to buy less: Patrick Grant on his fight against fast fashion

Patrick Grant advocates for thoughtful consumption and prioritizing quality over quantity in clothing and other possessions.
Fashion & style
fromEarth911
1 month ago

In the Closet: Fashion Sustainability on a Budget

Sustainable fashion provides a stylish way to reduce spending and environmental impact.
Secondhand shopping is rapidly growing, with many consumers prioritizing resale options.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The retailer who wants us to buy less: Patrick Grant on his fight against fast fashion

Patrick Grant advocates for thoughtful consumption and prioritizing quality over quantity in clothing and other possessions.
Fashion & style
fromEarth911
1 month ago

In the Closet: Fashion Sustainability on a Budget

Sustainable fashion provides a stylish way to reduce spending and environmental impact.
Secondhand shopping is rapidly growing, with many consumers prioritizing resale options.
#sustainability
Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Manipulative Marketing Is Breaking Us. Here's What to Do | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs should stop promoting unnecessary consumption and instead focus on sustainability and mental health.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Buying green won't save the planet: How some companies are bucking the trend of sustainable consumption

fromThe Cool Down
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Takeout customer reveals unsettling message hidden inside fortune cookie: 'This is just disgusting'

Mental health
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Manipulative Marketing Is Breaking Us. Here's What to Do | Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs should stop promoting unnecessary consumption and instead focus on sustainability and mental health.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

Buying green won't save the planet: How some companies are bucking the trend of sustainable consumption

fromThe Cool Down
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Takeout customer reveals unsettling message hidden inside fortune cookie: 'This is just disgusting'

#mental-health
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

When Life Requires a Subscription Fee

Black Mirror's new season critiques the dangers of subscription-based services and our overdependence on technology through the episode 'Common People.'
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm in my early 30's and seeing people have nice cars and houses and I don't understand how to get there financially

fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Digital life

I ditched doomscrolling on social media and decluttered my feed. I now look forward to opening Instagram and joyscrolling.

Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

When Life Requires a Subscription Fee

Black Mirror's new season critiques the dangers of subscription-based services and our overdependence on technology through the episode 'Common People.'
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm in my early 30's and seeing people have nice cars and houses and I don't understand how to get there financially

fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Digital life

I ditched doomscrolling on social media and decluttered my feed. I now look forward to opening Instagram and joyscrolling.

#tariffs
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Trump is asking Americans to do the one thing they hate most: buy less stuff

Trump advocates for buying less as a response to tariffs, which contrasts his public persona of excess.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fashion & style

China trolls America with 'Made in US' luxury goods actually from their factories: 'Welcome to the real world'

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Trump is asking Americans to do the one thing they hate most: buy less stuff

Trump advocates for buying less as a response to tariffs, which contrasts his public persona of excess.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fashion & style

China trolls America with 'Made in US' luxury goods actually from their factories: 'Welcome to the real world'

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

From fishing port to tourist hotspot: how skyscrapers came to dominate Benidorm in pictures

Benidorm’s transformation from a quaint fishing village to a bustling city illustrates its evolution into a consumer-driven resort, attracting millions with its urban appeal.
Barcelona
#cultural-history
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Jesus returns as an AI INFLUENCER who you can video call in real-time

AI Jesus chatbot fuses spirituality with consumerism, offering real-time chats that mix biblical advice with product promotions.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Jesus returns as an AI INFLUENCER who you can video call in real-time

AI Jesus chatbot fuses spirituality with consumerism, offering real-time chats that mix biblical advice with product promotions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Carrot-shaped lights, bunny wreaths and beauty boxes forget Easter, welcome to 'Eastermas' | Amelia Tait

I won't deny that it is nice to give each other nice things, but I fear the trend puts pressure on parents, and normalises a level of consumption that would perhaps have been unthinkable even a decade ago.
Everyday cooking
#social-media
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Fashion & style

From salam' shower gel to ethnic' bedding, firms want to celebrate Ramadan. But some can't even spell iftar' | Nadeine Asbali

Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From salam' shower gel to ethnic' bedding, firms want to celebrate Ramadan. But some can't even spell iftar' | Nadeine Asbali

Ramadan's commercialization is rising, focusing more on consumerism than spiritual growth.
Social media influences Ramadan preparations, shifting emphasis from tradition to consumer goods.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Vibrators Would Like To Be Part Of Your Beauty Routine, Please

Vibrators can really help reduce puffiness by doing a lot of the work for you.
Mental health
#fashion
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mom's hack for teaching her daughter the alphabet slammed as 'disgusting' and 'embarrassing': 'Wrong in so many ways'

A mother is combining luxury fashion labels with teaching her daughter the alphabet, sparking both admiration and criticism online.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bad taste? Balenciaga coffee cup bag is luxury fashion's latest everyday flaunt

Luxury handbags mimicking everyday items raise questions about consumerism and fashion relevance.
Historical context shows fashion often appropriates utilitarian goods.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mom's hack for teaching her daughter the alphabet slammed as 'disgusting' and 'embarrassing': 'Wrong in so many ways'

A mother is combining luxury fashion labels with teaching her daughter the alphabet, sparking both admiration and criticism online.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bad taste? Balenciaga coffee cup bag is luxury fashion's latest everyday flaunt

Luxury handbags mimicking everyday items raise questions about consumerism and fashion relevance.
Historical context shows fashion often appropriates utilitarian goods.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

We Earthlings: 4 Questions for Conscious Shopping

Conscious shopping promotes informed decisions that benefit both personal finances and the environment.
#environmental-impact
Gadgets
fromThe Cool Down
2 months ago

Driver appalled after spotting distracting 'eyesore': 'This should be banned from roads'

Blinding mobile advertisements on vehicles are causing safety concerns and backlash on social media.
Gadgets
fromThe Cool Down
2 months ago

Driver appalled after spotting distracting 'eyesore': 'This should be banned from roads'

Blinding mobile advertisements on vehicles are causing safety concerns and backlash on social media.
Social media marketing
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing No Buy 2025'

Consumers are increasingly resisting overconsumption by engaging in 'Low Buy 2025' or 'No Buy 2025' initiatives, promoting mindful spending habits.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Men Are Revealing The Red Flags That Make Them Never, Ever Wanna Date A Woman

Disney culture is more about consumerism than genuine nostalgia for movies or songs.
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
2 months ago

What to know about the Feb. 28 "economic blackout"

Grassroots movements against consumerism are gaining momentum due to high living costs, exemplified by the economic blackout organized by The People's Union USA.
Parenting
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How I am Teaching My Kids the Value of Money in the Amazon Era

Cherished childhood items hold deep sentimental value, often lost in today's culture of instant gratification.
The author reflects on the contrasting monetary values and perspectives on belongings between generations.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Whatever Your Politics, Join 'No-Buy Friday' On February 28 As A Great Economic Experiment - Above the Law

Corporations inherently prioritize profitability over morality.
Public pressure has limited effect on corporate practices.
#george-washington
fromHiP Paris Blog
3 months ago

Not Into Valentine's Day? Here's What to Do Instead

Un Véritable cauchemar. These days, the more dominant person of the couple has to orchestrate a unique and memorable evening which both commemorates and defines a relationship, as well as predicts its longevity. That's too much pressure.
Writing
fromDefector
3 months ago

For Sale: The End, And The Means To Wait For It | Defector

The unified message I took away from the ads was that the time of new ideas is receding, and society along with it. The theme was the soft acceptance of a comfortable death.
Miscellaneous
fromVG247
3 months ago

Why do the likes of $165-ish official Disco Elysium plastic bags exist? Well, one ex-writer says she was simply told "people covet these items more than they care"

At the end of the day, no one can have a right to dictate the choices of consumers, regardless of the ethical implications.
Video games
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
4 months ago

It's Time to Stop Fetishizing Capitalism

Capitalism is an obsessive fixation that distorts reality, perpetuates inequality, and overlooks the suffering of the many in favor of the few.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Pippa Garner, Conceptual Artist With a Satirical Streak, Dies at 82

Pippa Garner's innovative works were driven by curiosity rather than political agenda, combining humor with a critique of society's norms surrounding art and consumerism.
Digital life
Writing
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Greatest Life Hack of All Time Might Be To Avoid Life Hacks Altogether | HackerNoon

Life hacks often lead to superficial solutions; a focus on systemic questions and meaning-making encourages deeper learning and personal growth.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Jimmy Carter Was Right About Materialism but, Alas, Wrong About Us

Carter's 1979 address urged Americans to reflect on personal consumption habits and seek deeper meaning in life, amidst a national crisis.
fromMedium
4 months ago

A minimalist's guide to half-assing Christmas gifts

Instead of overspending on elaborate holiday dinners, opt for simple, enjoyable meals with friends, emphasizing the value of time and connection over high costs.
San Francisco
fromBustle
5 months ago

Wondering Why We're Drowning In Gift Guides? This Author Has Answers.

Mester's observations about abandoned malls reveal a deep connection between consumerism and identity, reflecting a society overwhelmed by materialism and the implications of its excess.
Writing
fromColossal
5 months ago

Masakatsu Sashie's Mysterious Spheres Hover Over Post-Apocalyptic Landscapes

"This led me to the idea of symbolically expressing the sphere. My inspiration came from designs that feature circles symbolically composed within rectangles, such as the Japanese national flag, Hanafuda cards, and mandalas."
Design
Writing
fromDocument Journal
5 months ago

The Shoptimist: An unbearable uniformity of being

Maya Kotomori explores the psychological struggle of navigating self-image and consumerism through her experience with exercise clothing.
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