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5 Tips to become a conscious consumer

08.27.2015

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To help Internet users to identify whether they are conscious consumers, the portal 'My Happy Pocket' has developed a test that measures the level of engagement and responsible practices of the Brazilian's time consuming

You turn off the shower to lather up in the shower? Only sleep or leave the house after it removes all outlet devices? I never buy a pirated product even if the price is quite attractive? A recent survey conducted by the Credit Protection Service (SPC Brazil) and the National Confederation of Shopkeepers (CNDL) shows that most Brazilians recognize the importance of consuming consciously, but not all practice individually collaborative actions to life in society. According to the survey, only two in ten consumers (21.8%) can be considered "conscious".

To help Internet users to identify whether they are conscious consumers, the portal 'My Happy Pocket', a financial education initiative SPC Brazil, has developed a test that measures the level of engagement and responsible practices of the Brazilian's time consuming. "The purpose of the test is to make the Brazilian reflect on the impact their consumption attitudes have in society, so that he can review them and change their inadequate customs," says financial educator portal 'My Pocket Happy José Vignoli. Do here.

If you are not a conscious consumer, the SPC experts offer some advice. Check out:

1. With an eye on shopping

An important step in time to become a conscious consumer is to think before you buy and hence stay away from the traps of consumerism. "Here, we can mention a few enemies money: vanity, credit, advertising, status, anxiety and easy credit," says Vignoli. So it is worth to pay attention to the tips below and, from them, to police before the next purchase:

- Always search for prices before buying something new.

- Do not be shy to haggle;

- Buy original products and avoid tempting promotions;

- Do not use the overdraft or credit card to buy what does not fit in your budget;

- Do not take shopping or sightseeing in the shopping and leisure;

- When you encounter a promotion, ask yourself if you even need it;

- Set the grocery shopping and get to the site with a shopping list;

- Preferably the quality and durability of the product and not just the brand it carries.

2. Use the phone sparingly

Also part of the attitudes of the conscious consumer to know to use the landline and cellular sparingly. Among the practices that should be adopted to control the account are aiming economy and speak only what is necessary, leaving important conversations to be done in person. Here, use no cost applications such as whatasapp and evaluate if it is worth having more than one chip and enjoy different promotions of the operators.

3. Pay attention to environmental signals

It is highly widespread that we need to care for the planet, right? Next to that, companies have adopted initiatives and attitudes as not spend printing and use less the car has done very successfully. To ensure consumer awareness and returned to the environment, pay attention:

- Instead of throwing away what we do not want to donate;

- Invest in outdoor activities;

- Give preference to products that have the recyclable packaging;

- Eat seasonal fruits, healthier and cheaper;

- Separate waste for recycling;

- Analyze the origin and activities of manufacturers and brands before purchasing anything.

4. Use water and electricity wisely

Still respecting the environment, it is necessary to take care and respect finite resources like water and energy. So, adopt attitudes as:

- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, shaves, bathes or washes the dishes;

- Use the machine always wash at maximum capacity;

- Turn off the lights in rooms that are not being used;

- Prefer saving light bulbs;

- Check the amount of energy an electronics spend before you buy it;

- Take Take appliances when not in use;

- Invite everyone in the house to watch TV in the same room;

- Control the month-to-month bills aimed at saving.

5. Mobilize the people around you

With all this in mind, it's time to show others that being a conscious consumer is good for everyone and learn to go further and take another step towards consumption 100% conscious. For this:

- Encourage people from home to follow his footsteps and spend more time with family and friends;

- Think and advise others to think consciously;

- Invest in the sharing economy, replace parts, lend and rent;

- Do not throw food out.

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