About this episode
This episode discusses ways to curb shopping habits and promote sustainable consumerism.
If you're struggling to save for long-term goals, find yourself lost in a sea of clutter or are concerned about consumerism and climate change, there are ways to curb your shopping habits. This episode, journalist Stacey Vanek Smith talks to writers, influencers and activists in the sustainable fashion industry about how to reign in overconsumption, rethink our power as consumers and challenge ourselves to buy less. This episode originally published Aug. 20, 2024. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Host: Stacey Vanek Smith
Topics covered
- sustainable fashion
- consumerism
- no-buy challenge
- overconsumption
- saving money
Keywords
- no-buy challenge
- sustainable fashion
- consumerism
- saving money
- overconsumption
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Organizations: NPR
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