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What are your moral and ethical criteria for spending money?

Started by holotone 12 months ago 4 Comments

In a capitalist society, every dollar you spend is very literally a vote for the ethics and values of the company you are choosing to do business with - Some would even say that these micro-votes are even more effective and important than the ones you cast for politicians.

With this in mind, what are your moral and ethical criteria for spending money? In other words, which stipulations do your purchases rest upon?

See also:
Which companies do you avoid doing business with for moral or ethical reasons?
http://www.grupthink.com/topic/9777

Tags: capitalism, history, responsibility

1.	Locally Produced I purchase as much as I can from local businesses both to strengthen the local economy and to reduce the dependence upon fossil fuels in shipping. Add a comment	Vote! 15 votes 291 pts
2.	As a rule, I purchase that which is cheapest and most convenient to me at any given time. 9 Comments	Vote! 14 votes 277 pts
3.	Organically produced Local organic=best Local= better Organic but not local= good... [show more] Local organic=best Local= better Organic but not local= good [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 9 votes 165 pts
4.	Philosophy of the retailer For instance, I sometimes need to buy shit at a big box store, I will never shop at a Sam's but will at Costco as they pay better ... [show more] For instance, I sometimes need to buy shit at a big box store, I will never shop at a Sam's but will at Costco as they pay better wages and contribute to causes I support. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 9 votes 162 pts
5.	Counter-Consumption We are living in an age and culture of insatiable desire and consumption. We need to curb that shit. Counter reckless consumptio... [show more] We are living in an age and culture of insatiable desire and consumption. We need to curb that shit. Counter reckless consumption. Don't buy a bunch of crap you don't need. Make a shift in what you value. Don't burden yourself with material possessions. [show less] 7 Comments	Vote! 7 votes 134 pts
6.	Animal Friendly Free Range Chicken, Grass Fed Beef no Growth Hormones Etc. For instance I like Darigold products which utilize local farms and... [show more] Free Range Chicken, Grass Fed Beef no Growth Hormones Etc. For instance I like Darigold products which utilize local farms and no growth hormones. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 7 votes 127 pts
7.	Boycott Evil Corporations Do your research and ask questions before investing or even making small purchases. Don't buy from major corporations who have un... [show more] Do your research and ask questions before investing or even making small purchases. Don't buy from major corporations who have unethical business practices and rely on sweatshop labor. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 5 votes 83 pts
8.	Not Purchasing Products Related to Furthering PNAC Sure, we can't track everything they do, but we can try can't we? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pnac)... [show more] Sure, we can't track everything they do, but we can try can't we? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pnac) [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 3 votes 49 pts
9.	If possible, buy from independent merchant and don't get ripped off ...one person's need is the next person's materialistic desire. Add a comment	Vote! 2 votes 35 pts
10.	Protest of policy I buy Citgo whenever I can and need gas 2 Comments	Vote! 2 votes 33 pts
11.	Wabi Sabi http://nobleharbor.c...Wabi-Sabi.htm Don't buy in poor taste. Ethics effect aesthetics, and authenticity is key.... [show more] http://nobleharbor.c...Wabi-Sabi.htm Don't buy in poor taste. Ethics effect aesthetics, and authenticity is key. Mass production is never as appealing as handcrafted, and well-built efficient goods always win over cheap disposable products. [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 2 votes 29 pts
12.	Answer blocked: Grupies think this answer is irrelevant. [+] View Anyway [-] Hide again Are you serious???????????? (No description provided) Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 20 pts
13.	Nothing that comes from an animal Our culture has progressed to the point that we have the luxury of no longer relying on the inhumane and unsustainable practice of... [show more] Our culture has progressed to the point that we have the luxury of no longer relying on the inhumane and unsustainable practice of using animals in our production of food and other goods. By avoiding animal-derived products, I'm helping keep our environment clean, reducing needless suffering, improving my health, and also saving money! [show less] Add a comment	Vote! 1 votes 19 pts
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D 12 months ago

Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethical_consumerism

TheDevilHimself 12 months ago

Shouldn't it be "criterion?" ns;js.

Skrrrriti 12 months ago

no, "what are your criteria?", "what is your criterion?"

but as most folk only add one answer, perhaps it could be reconsidered

MDAdams 12 months ago

You'll note that I provided criteria

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This topic was started by holotone on November 26th, 2007. 33 grupies have voted on one or more of the 13 answers.

Tags: capitalism, history, responsibility

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Locally Produced

As a rule,

Organically produced

Philosophy of the retailer

Counter-Consumption

Animal Friendly

Boycott Evil Corporations

Not Purchasing Products Related to Furthering PNAC

If possible, buy from independent merchant and don't get ripped off

Protest of policy

Wabi Sabi

Are you serious????????????

Nothing that comes from an animal

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