Why is shopping zero waste SO expensive??

Why is shopping low waste so expensive? Well, it's what everything should cost. Wasteful companies are the ones scamming us and cutting corners and normalizing unethical practices. The true cost of fast fashion and other unethical products is massive. We pay for it in pollution and human lives. Shopping small is NOT a scam. I hope this video helps! Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeECw1lq6yHJjbX1aiSwENA/join Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/thesimpleenvironmentalist Read along with the blog post and find the sources here: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/blog-1 Videos mentioned/recommended: There's no ethical consumption under capitalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN5yU527WW8 What's the deal with fast fashion? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TJfhviB1Qw&pp=0gcJCRUKAYcqIYzv What is greenwashing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOxMd_7DnmY Brands I LOATHE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kol3EHw9uOo&t=1067s Tips for bulk shopping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IH9cTvcxJc How to break up with overconsumption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ksVUSOgeQ&pp=0gcJCRUKAYcqIYzv What do all of these certifications mean? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx1C2HBUTdA How much money zero waste can save you Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ub_dMFRtu4&list=PLGr_Ri6lQjNpnuaQYp5Uxx8-qiLxnbsNZ&pp=gAQB Zero waste on a budget Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYnW_mxfCgU&list=PLGr_Ri6lQjNr4ApEKEShGz-Xl3QGKPnac&pp=gAQB The benefits of libraries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leCYeqKjaoA&t=256s Timestamps: 00:00 - Why I'm making this video 1:14 - Unethical labor 3:30 - Pollution 4:57 - Small batch orders 6:10 - Certifications 7:44 - Refill stores in particular... 9:02 - Zero waste saves money! 11:57 - Should we shop ethically? 13:22 - Share this video! 14:09 - Bloopers SHOP MY FAVES! My e-bike from Aventon: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=a41b063c-52a4-4d87-8f09-d6c71998ed15&website_id=a77986c7-bd90-4654-9ab0-f12c3bb14ae2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aventon.com%2F Whisper bidet: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1597260&u=2660543&m=100287 Allbirds shoes: https://shop.allbirds.com/k33o/thesimpleenvironmentalist Modibodi period underwear: https://modibodi.pxf.io/c/3497631/996645/13065 Meliora laundry powder: https://meliorameansbetter.com?sca_ref=4747255.DvudG0Wmyg&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=emma-dendler Leaf Shave safety razor: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2130977&u=2660543&m=130203 Plastic free makeup from Axiology: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2017262&u=2660543&m=124911 Bathroom swaps from Plaine Products: https://plaineproducts.com/?sca_ref=8406175.lGWKhvoZJNSI1OzL Get all your eco needs from Earth Hero: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=23846&awinaffid=1122027&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fearthhero.com%2F INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesimpleenvironmentalist/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@simpleenvironmentalist?lang=en WEBSITE: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! https://www.facebook.com/thesimpleenvironmentalists DAN & EMMA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxuHqjBcqVnOGKrw7_90Tg FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/business-inquiries BUY OUR PHOTOGRAPHY: https://dendlerphotography.myportfolio.com/ FREE GUIDES! Breaking up with Consumerism, How to Spot Greenwashing, How to Live Zero Waste from Home: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/freedownloads DISCLAIMER: Links included may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product from a link, I may receive a small commission with no charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so that I can keep providing free content!