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“When Something Is Free, You Are The Product”: 50 Posts From This Anti-Consumption Community That Might Inspire You To Cut Back (New Pics)
Social IssuesJUL 19, 2022

“When Something Is Free, You Are The Product”: 50 Posts From This Anti-Consumption Community That Might Inspire You To Cut Back (New Pics)

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Did you know that over 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be traced back to only 100 companies? Among this 100 are various oil, gas, energy, and coal producers from all around the world, but there’s one thing they all have in common: they are destroying the planet for profit and have no intentions of citizens consuming less.
Thankfully, there are many people who want to fight back against greedy capitalist corporations and urge others to make more conscious decisions about what they buy and use. One place where these like-minded individuals tend to gather is the Anticonsumption subreddit. We’ve gone through the group, and found some of the most insightful and eye-opening posts that might make you reconsider your next fast fashion purchase or inspire you to start biking to work. Be sure to upvote the posts that you agree with the most, and then let us know in the comments below how you aim to reduce, reuse, and recycle more. Keep reading to also find an interview with author and environmental activist Colin Beavan. Then if you’re looking for even more anticonsumption inspiration, you can check out Bored Panda’s last post on this same subreddit right here.

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#41 Guzzolene Addicts

Guzzolene Addicts
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#42 The Worker Exploitation To Food Waste Pipeline

The Worker Exploitation To Food Waste Pipeline
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#43 Ready For No Nestle November?

Ready For No Nestle November?
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#44 My Company Loves To Throw Away Half A Day Old Fruit

My Company Loves To Throw Away Half A Day Old Fruit
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#45 Not Sure If You Saw The Video But The Fashion Zombies Didn't Like The Message

Not Sure If You Saw The Video But The Fashion Zombies Didn't Like The Message
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#46 Why On Earth Do We Need Individually Wrapped Potatoes!?

Why On Earth Do We Need Individually Wrapped Potatoes!?
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108points

#47 The Waste At Target This Morning. Going Right Into The Dumpster. Imagine All The People This Box Would Feed

The Waste At Target This Morning. Going Right Into The Dumpster. Imagine All The People This Box Would Feed
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#48 Milking It

Milking It
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#49 Just Saw This On Twitter. Credit To Andy Singer

Just Saw This On Twitter. Credit To Andy Singer
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