Conscious Living

Bridging the Intention Gap: How to Shop According to Your Values

So many of us want to make more ethical shopping decisions, but it can be time consuming, expensive and overwhelming to put into practice. If you are struggling to shop with your values in mind, you aren’t alone. Research shows that up to 50% of shoppers say they care about ethical shopping, but don’t actually buy that way. So what can we do? In an effort to bridge the intention gap and make ethical shopping more accessible, we’re breaking down a few key habits you can use to curate a more intentional wardrobe.

Printfresh Staff

September 2021

Bridging the Intention Gap: How to Shop According to Your Values

Bridging the Intention Gap: How to Shop According to Your Values

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