Consumerism
6 articles
What Are the Principles and Benefits of Minimalist Living?
At age 28, one prominent minimalist author was earning a six-figure salary but found himself more than six figures deep in debt, a turning point that led to a radical life change, as detailed by themi
What is fast fashion and why does it impact society?
The fashion industry isn't just about what's "in"; it's a colossal environmental drain, spewing 10% of global CO2 emissions and prematurely trashing over $400 billion worth of clothing each year, acco
Fashion Trends Declared Out of Style as Micro-Trends Accelerate
Just two years after its peak, 'cottagecore'—once a multi-billion dollar market—is now being actively purged from resale sites.
US Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Diverse Events and Meanings
For $35, Lolita's Mexican Cantina offers buckets of beer for Cinco de Mayo, while a Hoboken crawl promises a free taco for tickets up to $18.
What is the Slow Living Movement and How Does it Challenge Consumerism?
Emma Gannon's 'A Year of Nothing', her candid account of burnout recovery, sold out instantly and is now being reprinted.
Has Wellness Culture Sold Its Soul for a Subscription Box?
The relentless commercialization of wellness culture is actively undermining our pursuit of genuine well-being, transforming essential self-care into a luxury commodity. It has packaged our intrinsic need for health into an aspirational, and often unattainable, lifestyle brand.