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10.13.2015
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Consume with conscience is to consume differently, and consumption a wellness tool, not an end in itself
1. Plan your shopping
Do not be impulsive shopping. Impulsivity is the enemy of responsible consumption. Plan ahead and, with it, buy less and better.
2. Evaluate the impact of their consumption
Consider the environment and society in their consumption choices.
3. Consume only the necessary
Reflect on your real needs and try to live with less.
4.Reutilize products and packaging
Do not buy again what you can fix, transform and reuse.
5.Separe your trash
Recycle and contribute to saving natural resources, reducing environmental degradation and job creation.
6. Use credit consciously
Think if you will buy on credit can not wait and make sure that you can pay the installments.
7.Conheça and value the social responsibility practices of companies
In their consumption choices, not just look at price and product quality. Values companies based on its responsibility towards employees, society and the environment.
8. Do not buy pirated goods or contraband
Always buy the legalized trade and thus contribute to generating stable employment and to fight organized crime and violence.
9. Contribute to the improvement of products and services
Adopt an active attitude. Send suggestions to companies and constructive criticism about your products and services.
10. Promote consumer awareness
Is a militant of the cause: sensitize other consumers and disseminate information, values and practices of conscious consumption. Monte groups to mobilize their family, friends and people closest.
11. Copper political
Require parties, candidates and government proposals and actions that facilitate and deepen the practice of conscious consumption.
12. Reflect on your values
Constantly evaluate the principles that guide their choices and their spending habits.
Source: Akatu
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