How can we become more conscious consumers?

[Regina]

When people see a product/item become popular within everyone else, there is a higher chance that they will purchase it even though they might not actually want it or need it.Social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr play a big role on this because teens share items to one another increasing the popularity on it and increasing the chances of it getting purchased.


I would like to know what you believe people can do in order to not fall in trends and to become an more independent buyer.

[bigCommander857]

read the labels for content, country of origin ( produce) and company

also check if it has been re-branded as local

often there are 5 tins in a row - all the same product - but re-branded - none of it local product

biggest difference is often the packaging