Hi there! I'm Natalie, and I'm the creator of Consume Thoughtfully. I initially started this website because I was concerned about the impact of my consumption habits on our world, and I needed a way to keep track of how I could change them. I then thought about sharing it with others who might also be concerned too. Learning from the example of many inspiring individuals who are just as committed as I now am to addressing their consumption habits, I am impassioned by the fact that small steps lead to big change! We can all make a difference if given the knowledge, tools, and opportunity to do so.
In my travels and studies, I have learned about (and in some cases even witnessed) the environmental and social tolls of our incessant consumption on the planet. I'm sure you have seen and heard through various news agencies, documentaries, and advocate voices how much of an impact we truly have on our world. From climate change to desertification, to water pollution and exploitative labor (just to name a few), it's really quite sobering!
My growing dis-satisfaction with the current state of affairs in consumerism combined with a simple desire to know more--more about how the products we use and the companies we support on a regular basis impact our health and well-being--led to a series of questions:
In attempting to answer the above questions, I designed this site to help you discover how to align your individual consumer choices with the principles of Eco-consciousness and social responsibility. Because, let's be honest, none of us really likes the idea of environmental degradation or unfair trade when it comes to buying a product, right?
The tabs above offer information on products, companies, and organizations that don't merely "talk the talk" but truly "walk the talk".
Check back for periodic updates and brand spotlighting, as well as tips and advice on how to improve your consumption habits without compromising too much of yourself. They will be added frequently and as they are discovered.
If YOU have suggestions for how to consume thoughtfully or brands and organizations to support, feel free to reach out below. I welcome all perspectives and ideas!
You can send a message, ask a general question, or offer suggestions about conscious living using this form.
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