Welcome to a new year!

As we step into 2024, many of us are thinking about ways to improve not just our lives but also the world around us. One way to make an  impact is by considering  shopping habits. What are the stories behind the products I buy? I know it’s an important question & I know it matters. The truth is, too often, for me anyway, convenience wins.

This Year’s Intention

Asking more questions and considering what I really want to be supporting

• Who made it?
• Do I know what the working conditions are like?
• Were the artisans paid a fair wage?
• Where was it made?  Knowing the origin will give me an idea of answers to these questions.
• I will look for certifications like Fair Trade or B Corporation because I know these labels provide a layer of trust and transparency that ethical practices are being held to.
• I will choose to plan ahead to have time for ethical options when they are available.

My goal is not perfection or to get obsessed and stressed out.

Simply to be more to be aware and intentional. There are times when my choices will be limited and I know there are many times where there will be ethical shopping options that I will feel good about.

What About you?

Is it important to you to shop ethically? Will you make any changes? Why or why not?