5 THINGS EVERYONE SHOULD UNDERSTAND ABOUT AN
ETHICAL LIFESTYLE - An ethical lifestyle is a way of living that looks at the decisions that
we make and considers whether anyone or anything is impacted in a negative way
because of our choices. Living more ethically could be as simple as choosing
cruelty-free products so that animals aren't harmed for your benefit, shopping
locally to reduce your carbon footprint, or going paperless as much as you can
to reduce your impact on the environment. We've made a list of five things
everyone should understand about an ethical lifestyle to help demonstrate how
achievable it is to live in a better way.
1. IT TAKES RESEARCH
Unfortunately, the harm
is found in many places where we wouldn't expect it. Many of us try to make the
right decisions, especially when it comes to our purchases, only to find out
down the line that there was harm involved. Let's look at coconuts, for
example. Many vegans turn to coconut milk as a replacement for dairy, believing
they are doing the right thing according to their ethics. Then a news story
comes out claiming that monkeys are being
abused in the harvesting of many of the coconuts we consume. All of a sudden
consuming coconuts no longer meets the ethical requirements of a vegan
lifestyle, highlighting the importance of research in ensuring all decisions
made are ethical.
2. BRANDS ARE MAKING IT EASIER
Many brands are
getting behind the movement towards living more ethically. ASOS, for instance,
is leading the way when it comes to human rights. They ensure that all their
staff is fully educated in
spotting the signs of human slavery, so they can be sure that the products
they supply aren't tainted by the slave market. We need to support these types
of initiatives because brands have the power to really stamp out such harmful
practices.
3. SOME WORK HAS BEEN DONE FOR YOU
Much of the research
has already been done for you if you know what to look for when you are out
shopping. For example, if you look for the Leaping Bunny Logo, you know that the
product you are purchasing is cruelty-free. Not only that, but you also know
that the company that manufactured the product is not involved in animal cruelty
in any way. Fair-trade products are also ethically sound because they support
lower-paid workers in developing countries and also promote sustainability.
Support these movements where you can because it allows them to keep up the
good work that they have already done.
4. IT COULD SAVE YOU MONEY
Living ethically is
also about trying not to over-consume. It's about ensuring that we don't
contribute to landfills unnecessarily. This means being careful about
each and every purchase that you make. Don't just think about where it has come
from and whether there has been harm in its production, also think about
whether you actually need it. If it's not essential, or you could borrow
something elsewhere, don't buy it. Shopping ethically could certainly save you
money, too.
5. IT’S NOT ABOUT PERFECTION
Living an ethical
lifestyle is about doing what you can; it's not about being virtuous. You will
make mistakes, and there may be times when not being prepared might mean that
you have to make a purchase that you are not entirely happy with ethically.
Remember not to be too hard on yourself. Every effort that you make to live
ethically has a positive impact on the world - every little bit of help.
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