Inflation is currently at record highs in Canada . After 2 difficult years, mortgage interest rates are rising and so are the cost of groceries. The population's wallet is light, but the expenses are heavy. Sustainable consumption is a solution increasingly presented both financially and environmentally speaking. What if sustainable consumption was the solution to inflation ?
Fight inflation with sustainable purchasing
Consumers have long been accustomed to consuming products at a discount in order to consume more. Go around the Dollorama or buy too much for no reason. Marie fil suggests that you consume less, but consume better! Many products are less expensive, but also much less durable. Result? You repay them several times and regularly in addition to producing waste. "Cheap" or "made in China" plastic are among the products that need to be rethought. Here are some purchases on which you could save in the long term by opting for a sustainable and eco-responsible version:
Disposable Sanitary Napkins -> Washable Sanitary Napkins
Disposable Baby Wipes -> Washable Wipes
Disposable makeup remover pads -> Washable makeup remover pads
Ziploc Bags -> Reusable Sandwish Bags
The sustainable eco-responsible possibilities are numerous!
Save in times of inflation by consuming better
Although we like to see you at the eco-responsible boutique Marie fil, we also like to see the planet be better off. This is why reviewing its consumption saves money. Before each purchase, ask yourself if you really need it. Here are 5 steps you should take before consuming:
1- Do you really need it? No? We keep our money!
Yes...?
2- Is it possible to borrow it from a relative for use?
No...?
3- Is it possible to buy it as a user (Kijiji, Marketplace, etc.)?
No...?
4- Is it possible to obtain an eco-responsible version?
No...?
5- I inform myself and make sure to buy a durable product with good evaluations . In this way, I make sure to get an object that I can keep for a long time and that will avoid overconsumption.
By carrying out these steps for all your purchases, it will be possible to develop consumer awareness. It is also in this way that you can sometimes save money simply by realizing that you did not need the object in question or that it was available on Marketplace at 50% of the price.
The good side of inflation is that consumers will have to think better about their purchases and avoid the cycle of overconsumption. Less money in your pocket also means less waste in your trash... At least that's good!