Mindful Consumption Resources
I’ve compiled easy resources to keep momentum by continuing education. The more knowledge we have, the easier it is to make choices that create a brighter future for our kids!
Books:
By Naomi Klein. An in-depth analysis of branding and its impact on culture, labor, and consumer choices.
By Annie Leonard. Explores the lifecycle of material goods and advocates for sustainable consumption. This is a great youtube channel to breakdown the process and understand it visually as well!
By Chip Heath and Dan Heath. Examines why certain ideas thrive and how marketers make messages memorable.
By Barry Schwartz. Discusses how the abundance of consumer choices leads to anxiety and dissatisfaction. The author also has a great Ted Talk on the topic worth checking out.
By William McDonough and Michael Braungart. Proposes a sustainable approach to design that considers the full lifecycle of products.
Podcasts:
Hosts Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus discuss living a meaningful life with less and challenge consumerist culture.
Explores sustainable business models and innovations that reduce waste and promote circular economies.
Features discussions on business and management, including episodes on ethical marketing and consumer behavior.
A podcast that examines the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and consumerism.
