10 Things That You Should Stop Buying Immediately
Every person on this planet loves to go on a shopping spree.
Be it the festive purchases or buying things for your daily needs, we shop things that
are not necessary.
In fact, some of them have such a perilous effect on our health.
Others are hazardous for the environment in one way or the other.
So what are these things which we should stop buying immediately?
Here are ten things that you should avoid at all costs.
Number 1.
Bottled Water In this day and age, drinking bottled water
seems to be quite convenient.
But BEWARE, what seems convenient may not be valuable as well.
In fact, the bottled water industry is a sham in itself.
Most of the companies into it just sell purified water minus all the essential salts.
The ones which are fortified with minerals are priced strategically higher than purified
version.
That means these enterprises are reaping rich profits by simply manipulating the naturally
available components in potable water.
You can do that by installing a Reverse Osmosis Filter or a UV filter at home.
When you can afford to bring water from your own home, why depend on bottled water?
Number 2.
Denim Clothing Surprised?
Can you imagine a day without your favorite jeans?
No!
But why should you desist from purchasing denim clothing?
The only reason behind this is conservation of energy.
Yes, it’s true!
If your laundry consists of denim wearables, then an extra amount of electricity is consumed
by the washing machine.
Not only will you have a higher billing for power, you will be wasting a lot of energy
as well.
Number 3.
Bead Laden Soap And Body Wash Another thing that we need to avoid is soap
and body wash containing micro-beads.
These daily use items are full of plastic microbeads.
Not only is plastic harmful for the body, it is harmful to the environment as well.
However, not all soap and body wash have microbeads in them.
So how do you check for it?
Here is a simple trick.
Look for polyethylene or polypropylene in the ingredients.
Natural alternatives which have cocoa beans and apricot shells should be used.
Number 4.
Purchasing Pets Just For Our Own Enjoyment Impulsive shopping must is a deterrent – both
to your budget and lifestyle.
It is foolish enough to purchase a pet merely to satisfy your whims.
The decision to buy a pet is a serious one and should be critically analyzed before you
finally bring it home.
Just don’t buy a pet because it’s cute.
It’s akin to bringing a new member in the family.
Be prepared to face the challenges and bear the entire load of responsibilities.
If you are not ready, then stop right there and control your desire.
Pets require great care and attention.
Remember, if you are not conscientious, then you are spoiling many lives that are affected
due to the emotional bonding formed between the pet and the family.
Number 5.
Over-packaged and processed foods Our lives have become way too commercial and
scientific simultaneously.
That has allowed all sorts of industries to flourish.
But it has adversely affected our environment’s wellbeing.
Food industry and packaging industry are two such examples.
Nowadays, food products are packaged quite specifically and extensively.
Apples are stored in foam nets while some fruits and veggies are wrapped in cling film.
Eggs are stored in plastic containers.
And what about canned food?
Not to mention tetra-packed milk.
Phew!
That’s a lot of synthetic and non-biodegradable material.
Storage in polythene and polystyrene could be cancerous in the long run.
Moreover, we are polluting our environment.
With many natural alternatives at hand, it’s time we paid attention to the quality of life
we are leading.
Number 6.
Ivory Poaching is a despicable act.
Killing a beautiful creation of nature, just for the sake of its tusks is unforgiveable.
Although, ivory trade has been illegalized in majority of the countries, there are some
countries that still allow it.
I know you are infuriated, but it's kept under control and restriction.
Despite that, the skyrocketing ivory prices encourage the poaching and smuggling nexus
to continue the trade.
Number 7.
Products with palm oil Here’s another commodity that gives a double
blow.
The demand for palm oil is hazardous.
Excessive deforestation has destroyed the natural habitats of animals.
That too at a mind-boggling rate!
As a result, orangutans are an endangered species now.
Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia have experienced environmental issues.
Not only that, 80% of Orangutan habitat has been destroyed in past 20 years.
But it does not end here.
Palm oil is not good for the heart, so people in these countries are facing a grave problem.
Heart diseases have risen in these nations, that too because of the excess use of palm
oil in their diet.
Number 8.
Diamond Jewelry It’s obnoxiously expensive and a worthless
practice.
Yes, diamonds are supposed to be a women’s best friend, but they are bad for your financial
position.
It is undoubtedly, one of the most precious and attractive on the planet.
Diamonds of various shapes, colors and sizes are used in ornaments.
And my, don’t they look beautiful?
But referring them as rare and precious would sound a bit exaggerated.
Why so?
That’s because the diamond industry has a foundation on smart marketing strategies
and organized hoarding of precious stones.
This practice helps to keep the prices of diamonds high.
This needs to stop, seriously.
Number 9.
Buying Game Currency Microtransactions in online games are one
of the biggest scams in the world of online and social gaming.
Digital gaming companies offer 'additional' benefits and in-game purchases against real
money.
The worst part of this is that people fall prey in this honey-trap.
That too for the sake of staying ahead of the other competitors! Online game companies
draw extra money from the user for making surplus profits.
These enterprises feast on our vices of greed and jealousy.
So, one should abstain from spending their hard earned money in such games.
Otherwise, you are going to pay dearly for it!
Number 10.
Ancient Chinese medicines Ancient Chinese medicines often are nothing
but a mixture of parts of animals.
Ugh!
That’s dreadful!
You know what’s the worst part?
These medicines involve killing of rare animals and this practice is leading them to extinction.
So it’s better if you leave the mix of the rhino horn powder or a shark fin soup, with
crushed whale bones alone.
Invest in real medicines for regaining your health.
And this would also save the ecology as well.
Number 11.
Single-use Plastic By now, you must be fully aware of the appalling
effects of using plastic.
Purchase reusable and sustainable alternatives to plastic.
It’s not difficult to find them.
They are economical as well.
So you need not worry about the costs of bio-degradable items.
What’s beneficial for the environment is ultimately benevolent to you as well.
Number 12.
Styrofoam If you have ditched plastic, then you need
to look out for Styrofoam as well.
It isn't biodegradable.
Yet it is used as an easily disposable packaging material for fragile parcels or even food
packages.
Its widespread use has been noticed in the beverages industry, especially with hot coffee
machines.
Hot liquids in Styrofoam cups?
No, that’s not a good idea.
That’s because it’s bad for your health.
Choose eco-friendly alternatives.
Though these alternatives are a tad-bit expensive, they don’t do any real damage to your health
and are best suited to the environment as well.
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