There is a fundamental incompatibility between how wider capitalism works in regard to conservation and our planet. Companies will never put the right thing above financial issues and the companies that try to be good actors are usually the prime target of NGOs. This idealistic marriage of ecological solutions and the market is irreconcilable and needs to be instructed to the masses. Companies like Walmart, Volkswagen, and more will always take the route to more wealth.
We need to act by boycotting and putting towards a collective movement that punishes and forces our governments and companies to take meaningful action to stop the ecological destruction of our planet. In addition to this, we need to also understand that this fight is a constant one that we need to remain vigilant on. Building a coalition for organizations can facilitate a range of activities as it supplies a community of like-minded individuals to come together so can use their voices to make a change. Corporations are scared of collective action, general strikes, and boycotts. It's something in our toolbox that we need to use now.
And maybe then we can have an economy that actually puts the planet and its consumers first instead of profit.
I agree its important for consumers to be aware and boycut companies and support companies making positive impacts and doing business sustainably
I totally agree with you, Persephone. I think sometimes we can feel helpless as individuals, but we are stronger when we act as groups. I think more people are on our side than we might think so talking about issues like this with others might help build our team for group action even faster. Although I agree with boycotting, I also understand those that buy from places like Walmart and other companies with poor business models for the affordability. That being said, those who can, should boycott for those who cannot. Thanks for sharing!
Consumers definitely do have a lot of power to shift the in-humane and environmentally damaging practices of big businesses, but I think it takes a lot of energy and luck for a campaign against a business to be successful. A coalition of NGOs, citizens, and sustainable businesses would be a great idea because efforts don't have to be duplicated and smarter plans of "attack" can be made against unsustainable businesses where more voices are involved.
I like how you touched on bringing together scattered voices to make a change. As much as regulations and even our demand are influenced by corporations, consumers are not entirely without power.
Great post with a really good call to action!