So, being this kind of shopper has always been important. But in the COVID-19 era? Crucial. Because, just a lil reminder: On the other side of that checkout button are essential workers who may or may not have protective gear or paid sick leave, who still have to pack boxes in potentially crowded warehouses, and who have to deliver that chunky-knit sweater to your door. And before said sweater exists for you to impulse-buy, there's a whole other supply chain of people who make it.
Even if you always pause to think about that whole system before spending your $, it can be hard to tell what's a truly ethical purchase and what's not. Also, there's kind of a lot of jargony…jargon involved, and not all of it is actually meaningful.
At its core, ethical shopping is about two things: looking for companies that consider their impact on humans and the planet and choosing to buy from places that treat all their employees well (hi, that means fair pay and safe working conditions). Here's how to tell if the brand selling your next pair of tie-dye PJs deserves your business.
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