Environmentalism: Do Individual Choices Matter?
It's natural to feel overwhelmed when considering widespread issues, such as social equality, climate change, or animal welfare. This feeling of overwhelm may lead us to think, “I get this is an issue, but what can I do about it?” This logic, however, can lead us down a slippery slope. Should we throw litter in the trash? Should we volunteer? Should we vote? Why try at all? Consumer purchases (or decisions not to purchase!) can be thought of as 'voting with our dollar'. With