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About Me

Conscious Consuming seeks to increase awareness of the impact of buying decisions on our health, happiness, and environment. Through education and discussion we encourage people to live in line with their values by better prioritizing time, money, and material things.

Many of the products and services we use in industrialized societies today are disposable, hazardous, and often, unnecessary. Yet our capitalist economy depends on our consumption of such products and services, and we are told that it's un-American to question our role in this arrangement. Conscious Consumers dare to question; a whole host of variables might go into our decision-making, but the important thing is that we do that thinking.

Before we buy, we wonder:

Is this item in line with my values? Does this product or service support my vision for a sustainable, equitable society? Is there another product of service that is better aligned with my values?

My Interests

Conscious Consuming recently held another Conscious Consuming Potluck. We discussed CSA's, Farmers Markets and other aspects and avenues of supporting local agriculture and why it's a good idea to do so!

Here are a few pictures from the event:
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People concerned with how the purchasing and accumulation of material stuff is shaping our culture, impacting the environment and affecting our health and quality of life.

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For more info, visit our new website: www.consciousconsuming.org

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spend hard earned money on things of true value, join Conscious Consuming at our annual Gift It Up alternative gift fair!

Gift It Up! is an opportunity to give back to the larger community and honor your loved ones at the same time. You can eliminate holiday stress and rid yourself of the nagging feeling that your uncle or son-in-law really doesn't need another tie and your daughter's teacher really doesn't need another apple ornament.

An alternative gift fair is an opportunity for people to make a difference this holiday season. At the fair, learn about the many local, national and international non-profit organizations making a difference in your community. Choose from a list of tangible gifts, such as art supplies for autistic adults, cattle for a family in Cambodia, or dinner for the hungry in Boston. Also enjoy food and refreshments and take part in our raffle!

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My Blog

New Book out on Global Warming

EARTH UNDER FIRE: HOW GLOBAL WARMING IS CHANGING THE WORLDWritten and photographed by GARY BRAASCH"The best book on global warming I've read this year." -- Mark Hertsgaard, author of Earth O...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:37:00 PST

Food News

Here's some food news from the Yale Sustainable Food Project: Food labels in Europe are causing a sticky situation in Africa. As more and more consumers try to limit the food miles on their plate by ...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:36:00 PST

EcoMoms Parties

Hmm, these EcoMoms parties sound a lot like our new Discussion Series. It's great to know that people are getting together all over the country to discuss environmental and consumption issues and taki...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:13:00 PST

More reasons to change to CFLs

This month's Greentips from the Union of Concerned Scientists give even more reasons to switch to compact fluorescent lights. Remember the old CFL's that were sort of dim and really, really unattracti...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:13:00 PST

Companies Doing Good

What can I say? I'm a sucker for socially responsible business plans.Here are two great companies that recently came to my attention. They both have combined philanthropy and social justice in their ...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:12:00 PST

Lights Out for Earth Hour

I first heard about Earth Hour 2008 through Facebook, that almighty powerhouse. The invitation reads:On March 29th, 2008 at 8pm local time Earth Hour will commence ALL AROUND THE WORLD.Created to tak...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:11:00 PST

Candidates’ Stance on Global Warming

An anonymous reader left a great comment last week, and in case you didn't get to read it, s/he says, "I am very frustrated with the fact that so few people are talking about presidential candidates a...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:08:00 PST

Fair Trade Flowers and Cloned Meat Now Available!

In a "win some, lose some" week this February, Americans now have access to both Fair Trade flowers (which will be labeled and certified by TransFair USA), and cloned meat and milk products, which hav...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:06:00 PST

Earthworks offers native landscaping workshops

EarthWorks, one of the Boston non-profits that participated in Gift It Up! 2007, has some fantastic native landscaping workshops coming up this spring. I would especially try to take advantage of host...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:48:00 PST

Green Up Your Next Event

According to Greg Christian's publicist, Tali Hylen, "There is a growing trend to "go green" when it comes to event planning as more businesses and organizations recognize their social and environment...
Posted by Conscious Consuming on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:46:00 PST