Shunning Shein
Back in the day, we used to rely on fast-fashion spots like Forever 21 to get our hands on some affordable, trendy pieces. Since the...
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Why Influencer Culture Scares Me
Did you really want that SKYlite Galaxy Starry Sky Projector for your bedroom? Did you really need that Dior Forever Skin Glow 24h* Wear...
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Sustainable Living: 10 Things I No Longer Buy
Have you ever looked around your room and gotten frustrated by the clutter caused by your impulsive buying? If this does not apply to you,...
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6 Small Ways To Be More Eco Friendly Every Day
Help celebrate Earth Day every day by doing little things to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
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Unilever is Being Sued For Consumer Hair Loss, But The Problem is a Lot Bigger Than Their TRESemmé Shampoo.
Back in November, Unilever came under fire when a handful of consumers initiated a class-action lawsuit against the company [i] . The...
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How TikTok Haul Accounts Increase Fast Fashion
A discussion on how haul accounts boost consumerism
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It's The Little Things: Supporting Small Businesses
When I chose to attend UMass Amherst for the next four years, I simultaneously said goodbye to the hustle and bustle of my city, prepared...
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Confessions from a Self-Care Consumerist
When your perception of joy is just...stuff.
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Don’t Let Consumerism Determine Your Valentine’s Day
You don't need to spend money to show someone you care.
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Five Things Inconsiderate Shoppers Do
As retail employees, we interact with a countless amount of people from different backgrounds. However, there is one thing that doesn’t...
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Exposing the Fashion Industry’s Burning Secret
The dark secrets of the fashion industry are slowly beginning to reach the public eye. Consumers are becoming increasingly educated on the...
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Logomania: Understanding Our Obsession with Flashy Logos
Comprehending the clout: A psychological, evolutionary, and sociological glimpse college students’ desire for products with loud, trendy logos.
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ColourPop: The Rise of Fast Beauty
Fast fashion is harming our environment, and now this trend is growing in the makeup industry. ColourPop is one of the leading businesses contributing to the problem.
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How to Shop Ethically for a Halloween Costume
There’s nothing spookier than fast fashion and cultural appropriation.
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Consumerism and Halloween
You already know how capitalism has taken over holidays such as Valentine’s Day and Christmas, drowning us in themed products, stuffed...
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Can We Be Conscious Consumers Under Capitalism?
Last week, the Swedish oat milk company, Oatly, came under fire for claiming to be a sustainable company yet accepting an investment from...
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How to Start Shopping Ethically and Sustainably for Clothes
Some reserach is involved, but totally worth it in the name of sustainability!
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Greenwashing: How Consumer’s Environmental Efforts are Turned to Profits
When shopping for dish soap or cleaning supplies, do you feel yourself reaching for the packaging that shares its eco-friendly practices or...
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How Amazon’s Retail Revolution is Taking Over the World
Amazon has changed the way we shop in the 21st century. We are able to buy anything that catches our eye with just the click of a button...
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Why We Need to Talk About Conscious Consumerism
At the start of the year, I began to seriously evaluate how I can start living more sustainably and living a more environmentally conscious...
