PleaseBmoreCharming t1_iwqor5t wrote on November 17, 2022 at 5:09 PM

Reply to comment by dopkick in Amid historic inflation, which area grocery store has the lowest prices? by Skontradiction

I'm aware of this, but I can personally make the decision to avoid it if I want. I'm not saying I'm saving the world here, and I do understand the need for larger industries/corporations to do their direct part in changing their business processes, but that doesn't mean I want to stop be conscious of it on account that it won't make a dent. It's more a psychological thing, really.

dopkick t1_iwqrnsl wrote on November 17, 2022 at 5:28 PM

What if you take the money you would save on food and instead purchase a more fuel efficient (or EV) car? Or donate to a cause that's trying to go after the big polluters? Saving a substantial amount of money can definitely open up other avenues to make a larger impact.

sit_down_man t1_iwrq5jl wrote on November 17, 2022 at 9:14 PM

IMO the only true consumer-based individual action that would matter is ditching a car or becoming car-light. Both of which is way better for the environment than purchasing an electric car, which has significant environmental cost to make.