#16 | Spending money on things we don't need

Have you ever bought something simply because you wanted it? Yeah, we thought so. (Well, we’re assuming so.)

Or maybe you’re like Brandee and occasionally go on spending sprees.

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the wave of guilt her recent spree has brought on, what makes us want to consume in the first place, and whether there’s a way to consume that is more ethical.

So grab some tea, get comfy, and hit that play button.

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Links and resources:

Article | Capitalism is killing the planet - it’s time to stop buying into our own destruction.
Article | Why We Need to Change Capitalism for Climate Action
Article | Is Saving the Planet Under Capitalism Really Possible?
Article | The fight against climate change is a fight against capitalism
Article | How Buying Stuff Drives Climate Change
Article | Consumerism and Climate Change: How the Choices You Make Can Help Mitigate the Effects of Climate Change
Article | Can We Consume Our Way Out of Climate Change? A Call for Analysis
Article | Cooling consumerism could save the climate
Article | Consumer behavior and climate change: consumers need considerable assistance 
Article | Plastic vs cotton bags: which is more sustainable?
Article | 40 Life Lessons from 40 Years
Book | The Four Tendencies
Budget Spreadsheet | Free Budget Spreadsheets and Budget Templates
Video | HOW TO STOP SHOPPING | 5 TIPS TO STOP SPENDING MONEY ON THINGS YOU DON'T NEED 💸

-Brandee and Hannah