How To Shop Sustainably This Black Friday

Capitalism's favorite day of the year. A breeding ground for overconsumption, cheap labor, and price inflation (followed by "cuts"). While black friday sales are not at all what they used to be, it can still serve as a day for people and families to finally afford amenities for themselves that would otherwise be out of reach. With some light finally being shed on the problem of overconsumption, how do you make sure you don't fall into the same trap? Is it even possible to sho

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How To Shop Sustainably This Black Friday

Capitalism's favorite day of the year. A breeding ground for overconsumption, cheap labor, and price inflation (followed by "cuts"). While black friday sales are not at all what they used to be, it can still serve as a day for people and families to finally afford amenities for themselves that would otherwise be out of reach. With some light finally being shed on the problem of overconsumption, how do you make sure you don't fall into the same trap? Is it even possible to sho

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