November 04, 2024

Money Talks | Vote With Your Dollars

27 minutes

Consider how each dollar you spend can create positive change in the world. Eleisha and Ali guide listeners through an eye-opening mental exercise and share ways to use your purchasing power to campaign for a better future every day, not just on Election Day.

Key Takeaways

Visualizing Your Impact: Imagine a bustling Main Street full of local businesses and community vibrancy, contrasted with the emptiness of a world dominated by corporate chains. Our spending choices shape the community around us.

Small Businesses Matter: For every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the community. This episode highlights why shopping small creates jobs, supports the economy, and builds a stronger, more sustainable community.

Corporate Emissions and Boycotts: Learn about the massive impact of corporations on climate change and how successful boycotts have pushed some companies, like Canada Goose and SeaWorld, to make positive changes.

Making Your Dollar Count: Shopping with purpose goes beyond boycotting big corporations; it’s about supporting businesses with values you trust. Eleisha and Ali break down what certifications mean, how to spot greenwashing, and the benefits of paying with cash.

Links

Carbon Majors Report

History of Successful Boycotts

Learn more about Eleisha’s refillery and shop: ⁠mainlineshift.com⁠

Follow Ali’s viral upcycling tips on social media: @tiny_waste

Join the Conversation

Ready to vote with your wallet? Share your favorite sustainable brands or local businesses with us on social media @OneCanHopePodcast!

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