We don’t need a few perfect people to make a lasting change. We need a lot of imperfect people doing what they can.
@xwallyallyx
5 жыл бұрын
I like the overall message of this video as being "just try your best". so thanks for that
@TessaAvonlea
5 жыл бұрын
"don't buy fast fashion" can be easily swapped for "don't treat it as fast fashion". I have t shirts from H&M that i've worn on a weekly basis for the last 7 years. They're not always bad quality and can last! There's no need to spend £30 on an "ethical" t shirt instead because realistically, the difference is minimal.
@LexCroucher
5 жыл бұрын
The difference isn't minimal when it comes to things being ethically manufactured, though! That's a huge part of ethical clothing. Making sure that people have been paid well and treated fairly, that the material has been produced ethically without damaging the environment, and that you're not supporting a company with terrible business practices. Not saying you MUST spend £30 on an ethical t-shirt - just saying that there are many, many other reasons why a person might choose to buy ethically.
@PaperTiger
5 жыл бұрын
I think if you're buying fast fashion because it's what you can afford, this point makes a TON of sense. I also have stuff from shops like H&M that I've been wearing for years and that have a lot of life left in them. But Lex is right - the difference is on the manufacturing side. When I can, I like to choose to buy from businesses who are producing locally or domestically with relatively transparent supply chains.
@TessaAvonlea
5 жыл бұрын
@@LexCroucher I totally agree. But people often get confused between ethically produced and just plain expensive. Paying more doesn't automatically translate for better working conditions etc. The fast fashion industry is sustained by people buying and carelessly throwing away many times more clothes than they need. While it's not ideal, the harm caused by a single t shirt in absolute terms is minimal. Of course this can be turned around as "well if we all thought that way then it adds up"... which is true too. It's a difficult subject. But while i'm living off a student loan i'm not going to beat myself up for having different priorities. I'll save ethical fashion for when I have a wage.
@Se4son4lfru1t
5 жыл бұрын
H&M is actually doing pretty well at being ethical! In comparison to other high street stores they’re making waves
@mayak3429
3 жыл бұрын
and if you do both?
@Connathan
5 жыл бұрын
Do you watch The Good Place? The latest season addresses this idea in a really smart, thoughtful way!
@Ilikefrogs..
5 жыл бұрын
I saw that episode! They really did! Can't believe Jason is the one who said it...
@sydneyp7867
5 жыл бұрын
It’s funny you brought the good place up because she looks like Kristen bell to me
@thecrimsonbubbles
5 жыл бұрын
I came here explicitly to make a Jason joke about philosophy and "ethnics"
@Triciafish
5 жыл бұрын
Under capitalism there is no way to live a fully ethical life. Do what you can, where you can.
@TheSugarRay
5 жыл бұрын
There are no ethical consumables under capitalism! Yay.
@someCurbsideprophet
5 жыл бұрын
More like "under the current infrastructure"... Socialism would also have tech and cars... Polluting the air 😅
@TheSugarRay
5 жыл бұрын
@@sirolemayo People are dirt poor and starve in America.
@TheSugarRay
5 жыл бұрын
@@sirolemayo Worse. The united states don't give a shit about poor people.
@johnr8095
4 жыл бұрын
So do non capitalist systems not have cars? or modernity? Please provide examples of the "non capitalist systems" whcih don't have to deal with these issues. And would you actulaly live in such an environment? if you are responding on KZitem you dont' actulaly live in such a system. nor would you want to, most likely.
@StringsandPedals
5 жыл бұрын
Even Doug Forcett only had 520,000 points.
@tortoisedreams6369
5 жыл бұрын
Being imperfect doesn't make one unethical or a hypocrite. Perfection will always elude us, even as we do the best we can.
@strangekat2840
5 жыл бұрын
Disability is another important issue. Or rather, eco friendly people not understanding disability at all. Like the proposals of an outright ban on many single use plastic things that disabled people need. Straws are the most noticeable example, I use disposable plastic straws. No, there isn't an alternative. Silicone straws aren't an option either. I also need single support bandages. They come in plastic. And medication. That comes in plastic too. Single use plastic can be really useful, lifesaving even. But the portrayal of an eco friendly lifestyle as one that requires perfect health, in addition to money, doesn't help. The zero waste grocery hauls that cost £40 for one person aren't helping. The lack of understanding that some stuff doesn't come in anything other than plastic and most people don't have alternatives.
@elio5004
5 жыл бұрын
That's a really great point you bring up with medication. Every time I use the bathroom, I know I'm flushing all these chemicals out of my body, all the mood stabilizer and anti-psychotics, that goes into the water. That has major impacts too, but I can't just stop taking my meds. Am I not allowed to be healthy? Some of the products we use are necessary evils for us to get back, and pharmaceutical medications are NOT eco-friendly...
@strangekat2840
5 жыл бұрын
@@elio5004 Exactly. I generate a fair amount of plastic waste, but most of it is disability related. Can't really avoid that unless I want to have no independence, not do the job I love and just sit there in constant pain. Or more constant pain than usual. The burden should be on industry to find innovative solutions, not on individuals to just not cope or not have a life.
@EmilyK95
5 жыл бұрын
Totally feel you. I need to get an IV medication every 6 weeks and other medications in tablet form, and the amount of plastic needed to keep everything sterile and safe is enormous. Also, I’m a vegan, but there are times where I need to take medication with gelatin in it and that’s just that. I’m not going to compromise my health for my ethics, nor should I feel any pressure to do that. I take public transport everywhere and don’t drive or even own a car myself, but it’s at a point now where that’s not really a feasible option anymore and I am currently beginning the process of learning to drive so I can get a car and live my life without the restrictions public transport imposes on me. Basically, life is complicated, we do the best we can and that should be enough. No one can really ask anymore than that.
@strangekat2840
5 жыл бұрын
@@EmilyK95 My disability is coordination related, and I find it hard to chop stuff up safely. I buy prechopped veg that comes in plastic. I've had various suggestions of just paying someone to do it (how much do they think disability benefits are?) or just sucking it up and doing it myself when most of the time that isn't an option. Public transport sucks too. Couldn't do my job if I didn't drive. Plus I wouldn't be able to go anywhere because rural public transport isn't really a thing. The zero waste movement especially doesn't ever seem to grasp that some people need to use wasteful things. Veganism has the qualifier of "as far as is possible and practicable" generally meaning things like medicine in gelatin capsules is fine. Zero waste needs the same qualifier. Waste that's needed for health especially is fine. It's not avoidable.
@EmilyK95
5 жыл бұрын
Strange Kat Completely agree.
@TessaHollySparkle
5 жыл бұрын
I saw a quote recently that sums it up pretty well: “we don’t need a handful of people being perfectly sustainable, we need millions of people doing it imperfectly”
@marctelfer6159
5 жыл бұрын
Weirdly, I put on your version of "the Hanging Tree" yesterday, and thought, "the world needs more Lex singing", so that opening was so good :D Thank you
@Ilikefrogs..
5 жыл бұрын
Love that song! Wish I could download it!
@viku1361
5 жыл бұрын
For anyone trying to find a more ethical option to buying a new smartphone - buy a used smartphone! I'm sure Sweden isn't the only place that has a few companies that specializes in buying used phones, thoroughly testing them and then selling them for 20-60% of the original price. If there are people who are going to be changing their phones every year to get the latest model, you bet I'm going to take advantage of that.
@StrongImaginationA
5 жыл бұрын
As a Fairphone user (2.5 years now) I concur that the camera is pretty terrible ... Though I believe they are working on an upgrade of the camera module, which if true would make it not only cheaper to integrate it into your phone (rather than buying a new phone because you want a new camera) but is also more sustainable because you're not throwing away your previous phone - you can just send them back the old module and they use the resources and parts for other products. Overall it's a pretty decent product (although the open source Android version rubs some users the wrong way); especially if you're like me and you drop your phone one too many times (in those two years I've had to replace the microphone module and the screen module, which even together cost me less than buying a new phone altogether). And the resources (mostly the metals) are ethically sourced, so that's a big plus. :)
@LaurenMorley
5 жыл бұрын
Was about to comment about how this is basically the argument made in Season 3 of The Good Place...seems I'm not the only one!
@lucymoon
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! The comments are also really insightful so thanks people reading this lol
@ambermai202
5 жыл бұрын
Yess! the people we should be making feel guilty are politicians and massive corporations rather then individuals. Defo better and more productive to educate ppl about climate crisis rather then attack people but also important to call people out on their actions because whilst it is good to do as much as is comfortable we need massive action that’s props not likely or possible in capitalist society
@aliceinthewilde
5 жыл бұрын
im shook by Lex's little sing at the start your voice is so good 😂😍
@rekaanna21
5 жыл бұрын
she used to do singing videos!
@aliceinthewilde
5 жыл бұрын
rekaanna Ahhhh as if! I think I remember seeing them but I never watched them 😬😂
@RandomObsessiveGirl
5 жыл бұрын
Lex you are GOLD DUST. This kind of nuance and balance can often be missing from these conversations and it is SO necessary because ultimately if we make people feel that their efforts are worthless if they are not 100% ethical by every single measure of ethics, their response is not going to be to become perfect, it is more likely that they will be discouraged from the efforts they do make. I've been making gradual changes towards a more ethical lifestyle for years and have so many strong feelings that I'd never share to facebook because I know I'm not perfect and fear being called a hypocrite. Not to mention, keeping track of every way that we might harm the environment is SO. TIRING. especially when values like minimising waste water and plastic and being vegan might clash (in the ways we can realistically implement them, at least). For example almond milk consumes so much water, and butter seems to be the only spread you can get in plastic free packaging (I still feel like dairy impacts more than single use plastic, but I don't know how to begin comparing environmental cost??) I'm sure there are work-arounds to those things (for example I have settled on oat milk and coconut milk as being presumably lower water waste, and for the moment we have settled on using butter in my house because my mum and I are at loggerheads about what we should prioritise), but I come across them frequently whilst trying to do better, and to be told that it's all or nothing can feel impossible and hopeless. This is a rabble, but essentially I love this and I'm on board???
@5ystemError
5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the attitude that you have. For example, I think veganism is great and I'm trying to seriously decrease the animal products I eat for my health, to stop the cruelty of factory farming, and to fight climate change. I might even become a vegan myself. You touched on it a little but it's the holier than thou attitude a lot of vegans have that really upsets me. It's great that you don't consume animal products, but don't pretend like that absolves you from living in a capitalist system that runs on human, animal, and environmental exploitation. Veganism doesn't make you better or more enlightened than anyone else. You can't consume your way to a cruelty-free lifestyle. That's not an excuse for apathy, but it also leaves room to be kind to people when we recognize that our consumption choices alone probably don't put us on a moral high ground.
@lorrissbean
5 жыл бұрын
Honestly living in a hut off the grid and growing vegetables and wearing mud is the dream.
@hazelmayrose
5 жыл бұрын
I can’t remember where I saw/heard it now, but someone said ‘it’s almost impossible to live a completely ethical life as a human being in a modern world, but it’s fun to try’. Great video! I’ve really been enjoying the Good Place lately which has a really interesting exploration of similar issues
@annaw9687
5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! I think theoretically most people could be doing a lot more but realistically it’s often not convenient. I feel a lot of pressure from the kind of people I follow on social media to be more eco friendly and sustainable but notice a lot of people who don’t really use social media still seem oblivious to this conversation and think it’s “hippy” and “tree hugging” to make literally any effort at all! So if you’re already doing a lot more than the average person you really don’t need to beat yourself up about it.
@LegendAtWork12
5 жыл бұрын
what irritates me about the whole modern 'ethical' movements, is that people will zero in on one lifestyle change, aka veganism or ethically sourced clothes, and then feel completely justified in driving a car everywhere they go or taking flights just for the hell of it, everyone's a hypocrite but there are certain issues (climate change) that are too pressing to ignore anymore.
@Ilikefrogs..
5 жыл бұрын
Like she said, people do what they can. If money or something is an issue, I think people should choose one movement that is important to them and stick with it. The important thing is that all of us are contributing to making the world a better place, in whatever way we can.
@LegendAtWork12
5 жыл бұрын
@@Ilikefrogs.. yeah i get that, however, running a car is one of the biggest yearly costs to most households, especially living in cities public transport is so good there is no need for personal vehicles, i understand that income has to be considered but i fail to really see the connection.
@nicksinjeans
5 жыл бұрын
I live in a city where public transportation is actively being dismissed and voted against. No trains and the bus routes are terrible. I couldn't possible get to work or school any other way without driving :/
@LegendAtWork12
5 жыл бұрын
@@nicksinjeans which city? I would be interested in learning more about that, if thats the case then i'm sorry for that situation,
@nicksinjeans
5 жыл бұрын
@@LegendAtWork12 San Antonio. We're overrun by car dealerships. Every freaking corner has a car dealership, and they're constantly lobbying against a better transportation system. The city's answer to our horrible traffic is build more overpasses. We have a public bus system, but its terribly managed and unreliable. Wouldn't be realistic for many to use it unless they work somewhere near their home.
@kimmycheyenne
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you just said and I've actually been thinking about this topic a lot lately because the teens in my country have been protesting for better climate change laws, but then you see them on the train with their highly processed sausage and their McDo, and it feels discouraging. But no, they are still showing up, they too are fighting. And every person who shows up helps.
@crystalpetal25
5 жыл бұрын
This video needs to be aired everywhere
@LoreMIpsum-vs6dx
4 жыл бұрын
I once went car free in the States for three years. If you know the U.S., you understand how radical this was. I was fine with it, however, it put me totally out of sync with all my friends and family. It was like I lived in another world. I've felt the same dynamic with recycling, trying to avoid plastic, excessive packaging, diet changes, etc. At some point, you need society to come along with you and provide the infrastructure so you're not spending your whole life devoted to mundane things that others accomplish in 2 minutes.
@thimblepunk7359
5 жыл бұрын
There is no ethical consumption under late stage capitalism
@5ystemError
5 жыл бұрын
There is no ethical consumption under any capitalism
@palomabrighton9756
5 жыл бұрын
++
@teresamesa
5 жыл бұрын
see this is why you are everyone's favorite vegan
@catherinesvideos156
5 жыл бұрын
Please do the video on the need for governments and corporations to change! I get so frustrated that most eco-friendly/ethical/zero waste/vegan/etc vloggers and bloggers only ever talk about personal and individual changes and never talk about advocating for larger scale change that a) would be more effective and b) could remove a lot of the barriers that stop some people from being able to make these more ethical choices. We are for better or worse stuck in and beholden to systems that are so much larger than us and we need to use the power we have through our elected officials to improve the options that exist within the system for everyone.
@elio5004
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Lex! I agree with many points you brought up, notably the concept of somethings are difficult if not incapable of being cut out of a life. Say, instance, someone does freelance graphic design work. This person's job depends on the digital medium in this era. They simply have to use email, computers, etc. Something I often notice in these conversations, is that - usually those who being the argument and accuse people of hypocrisy - people focus on the things that aren't enough, or that the absence of results, or in that line. The negatives, they focus on the negatives. Rather than saying, oh this person is doing something. They're trying. Sure, there's a lot I'm doing in my "eco-friendly" life that contradict my philosophy, but what's important is that I'm doing my part. I won't be able to heal the Earth and reverse the damage homo sapiens have inflicted on this planet, but I will damn sure try to.
@parawhovian
5 жыл бұрын
Do you think consumer change can drive changes in industry and government legislation? Or is it just a way to make ourselves feel like we're making a difference even though our personal impact is minuscule?
@am-wr6ws
5 жыл бұрын
I believe one person can make a difference; because people inspire other people. At least for myself I can say the major inspirations to live more ethically have been inspirations from other people already making that effort. And I know my own choices have then gone on to inspire others. Imagine if NO. ONE. made any effort, because they thought their actions didn't matter. If everyone lived that way the world would be so so much worse off. YOUR actions matter!!! 💪🏽
@speechwithoutwords
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Lex. Big topic (probably a bit much for the comment section lol) but would be interested to hear your thoughts about the ‘hypocrisy’ problem re: people’s jobs. We need corporates and governments to change - but many people also work for those bodies (many who don’t have ‘no choice’) and as someone looking toward the corporate path I feel... hypocritical. I understand you work for a charity which is probably the only ‘exempt’ sector...
@wowitsella
5 жыл бұрын
This is a really great video, Lex! Thanks for making and sharing. Thoughtful discussion of things with some important info.
@olliew319
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! I really think that every little bit helps. No one is perfect but we can reduce and do realistic things that help even if not everything we're doing is eco-friendly.
@MaximumDull
5 жыл бұрын
I saw something similar to this involving how these kind of accusations correspond with logical fallacy. The example involved how a vegetarian sitting next to a meat-eater at a BBQ represented a challenge to the meat-eaters values even if the vegetarian didn't say anything. Instead of confronting one's own choices the one in conflict seeks to invalidate the other's choice to invalidate the possibility that they are choosing incorrectly.
@annatucci7631
5 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of trouble balancing living ethically with ensuring my personal well being... Like w/ mental health issues I find it hard to value myself and my wellbeing to the same degree that I value other people's, and I find so much guilt and shame and anxiety around my consumption when it isn't 100% ethical (aka basically always)... I don't know how to allow myself to do things that keep me healthy and content (and happy?? maybe??) without drowning in the guilt of the negative impacts they have on other people/the planet/etc. I don't know how to stay conscious of the impacts my choices are having without being consumed by the guilt of any negative impacts :/
@4rachel5
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, everything is so well put! Also, nice shirt :)
@nezakorenjak1865
4 жыл бұрын
I agree that you should not beat yourself (or others) up for not being perfect. Still, let's be aware that all the good work in one area of life does not justify excessive indulgenge in another as a treat: it can be more detrimental than not doing the good stuff in the first place. 😊
@Jenniefordummies
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Fairphone, I think the camera is great! You probably know more about cameras than me but maybe have a look at the online specs.
@camillastacey4674
5 жыл бұрын
Do you have the updated camera because mine was terrible and I wasn't sure a out upgrading to the new camera module. I do love how you can take it to bits!
@Jenniefordummies
5 жыл бұрын
It's a Fairphone 2 so maybe? I've never bought a new camera module myself.
@bibiapassos
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! 🙃
@libraryofkayla
5 жыл бұрын
I so appreciate this video especially in the ethical clothes and plastic free period sense. We do what we can but sometimes it’s just not feasible.
@shaunagith168
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I sometimes (a lot of times) feel really hypocritical myself, because I am planning on taking a transatlantic flight this year but am also 100%aware of the bad consequences such a flight has. I am still not completely sure if I will really book that flight yet,but you are right. trying to live ethically, doesn't mean I should completely limit myself and don't do things I enjoy. Though I am still fighting with myself whether I CAN enjoy going on a flight with the knowledge I have... Argh, it's such a complicated topic!! Objectively I agree with everything you say, but at the same time I can't apply this to myself, I guess? Oh well, thank you anyways for this video,I'll go and battle my own thoughts now:D
@alesssurprise93
5 жыл бұрын
yes, yes, yes! all we can do is try
@zzrdz32
5 жыл бұрын
I'd love if you made a video about government/corporations, like you mentioned at the end. There's a channel on here called Mexie that does a great job in deconstructing capitalism through a vegan lens, and would probably be a good place to start getting ideas. There are layers of classism and even ableism (see the straw debate) around being eco-friendly and I'm glad that you addressed it isn't a simple good-evil solution. As a chronically ill person I know that that my medication has been tested on animals and contains lactose, but that doesn't change the fact that I'm vegan (because I would die without my meds lol) I've always had a feeling, in terms of fast fashion- ethical fashion, that people who can afford to buy exclusively only "ethical" brands are removing guilt from their own actions, but the fact that they can afford to buy from said brands reflects the fact that they are privileged and have benefited under capitalism, whilst 80% of the world's population has most definitely not. But then again, there are thousands of people who have the financial means to purchase from ethical brands but don't. So it ties in well with the main message of your video. Again, I'd love to see the political side of this! Thanks for making this!
@Narnendil
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Most of my friends buy clothes second hand and I always feel so bad that I can't.. even though I feel like I really can't because due to my medical condition I'm really low on energy and I just can't wheel around store after store until I find something I like. So what I do instead is to basically never buy anything. I bought a t-shirt last summer and new socks yesterday. Otherwise I think it was 2-3 years since I last bought something new. I guess where I'm fortunate is that apart from jeans I can still fit into all of my clothes since I was 11..... >.< (never mind that my view on what looks good has changed drastically since then, cause I'm 30).
@luciavg3126
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry if this comment is inappropiate in this particular video (i agree in everything you said) but where is your shirt from? I love the candy vibes it has
@kimkimeree
5 жыл бұрын
Lucia Vg I want to know about the lip colour! What a great red.
@Semzi10
5 жыл бұрын
I'm working so hard to live a more sustainable lifestyle but it's hard! Thanks for making this video. I'm still learning and working towards being better!
@ljmastertroll
5 жыл бұрын
I try to be aware of the impact or footprint of my day to day activities and consumption habits and try to improve on the areas that need improving. I don't always succeed.
@keiraforster3198
5 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to see you healthy and happy Don’t let other people push you into mystery you’re awesome
@davidthescottishvegan
5 жыл бұрын
It is not possible to be 100% ethical and eco friendly in a commercial and political world. But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't do what you can because it is better than doing nothing.
@mrd4518
5 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of Doug Forcett in The Good Place who tries to be as ethical as possible and has zero quality of life, is taken advantage of by others, and STILL can't get into the Good Place because there's no way to live in today's world and be 100% ethical.
@SpectrumOfMadness
5 жыл бұрын
Lets just take a moment to appreciate Lex's singing! So Good!
@user-hs5et3cm5g
5 жыл бұрын
I need a full cover of that song, WOW
@lucyramsden3961
5 жыл бұрын
Book recommendation: A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things by Raj Patel and Jason W Moore. One of the unsung heroes of books highlighting ethical problems. Lots of stuff in there I didn't know about, and wouldn't have guessed.
@dancinlemur
5 жыл бұрын
YES. LEX. Thank. you.
@elliemountain7292
5 жыл бұрын
Use Ecosia instead of google or safari they plant trees according to how many users they have!
@lewiswhite9810
5 жыл бұрын
That top is fire
5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps we should consider reverting to sailing ships as the primary mode of travel for long-distance journeys. The power of wind, after all, is as eco-friendly as you can get.
@ameenahhhh
5 жыл бұрын
Ahh, this is so nuanced & concise! You touch on most (if not all) of the points I usually try to address whenever I partake in discussions on ethical consumerism. Such a great video, Lex. Thank you for making it!
@ellen8165
5 жыл бұрын
This was a really interesting video. I think some people see a solution to a problem and don’t stop to consider why that isn’t realistic for everyone. The plastic straw debate is the perfect example. All of a sudden anyone who uses straws was accused of not caring when many people with disabilities need to use them to drink
@iluvsakuraandsyaoran
5 жыл бұрын
i really agree with this! you can definitely make changes and encourage other people to make changes. and i love that you mentioned holding corporations to a higher standard. they make everything so much worse than any of us personally do, we both need to change.
@clarinha1226
5 жыл бұрын
Great video
@estrellAllertse
5 жыл бұрын
I do have a fairphone and I am very happy with it. They did bring out a camera upgrade last year and now I am content with the photo quality. Though I have to say I still think the quality is not as high as with an ihone. A good soured for second hand phones is asgoodasnew.com. they check all the phones thoroughly and even give you a guarantee on them.
@camillastacey4674
5 жыл бұрын
This is interesting to hear- I haven't upgraded the camera module because I heard it still wasn't great. My current one is terrible, but didn't use to be when I first got it.
@soundslikeknee
5 жыл бұрын
great video enjoyed to see the acknowledgement in the both sides of the argument. I would recommend the book The Virtues of the Table by Julian Baggini. As it proves that it is too difficult to be reconcile eco-friendly and neoliberalism. Arguable it is about the positive impact eco-friendly habits has on the free market first before environment. My example would be the push to electric cars away for petrol cars.
@monikapoppy
5 жыл бұрын
amen sista
@MeegsyB
5 жыл бұрын
This is 100% the view I have, and I've just always been of the opinion that everyone should try and be as ethical a consumer as your situation allows - you aren't a bad person for being restricted by money, mental illness, disability, your own happiness, etc etc. Because of my low income (and location where almost all vegan/ethical options are marked up by 50-100+%) and often my restriction from my depression, I'm unable to live to the standard I personally would like to - but I understand this is out of my control and that doesn't make me a bad person for being unable to 100% commit myself to the cause. There is no black and white to this situation in our society, it's just one massive scale of grey.
@TheSunriseInside
5 жыл бұрын
AMEN SISTER 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@abigailsmith8583
5 жыл бұрын
Will you please do a hair tutorial? IDK how you get those waves, but I need them.
@TheTuneProject
5 жыл бұрын
This is important
@cerysbuzz
4 жыл бұрын
Lol I had a beef jerky advert after watching this video hahah
@aryesavalos8287
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! Oh my God! I've been trying to express this for years and you've perfectly said it in a single video. Thank you!
@RobynElms
5 жыл бұрын
Liked this video and what you said. You go girl.. do what you can I say and accept all the eco-friendly tips that come your way (education really is power)! :)
@PaulKitching11
5 жыл бұрын
Basically, unless you're Jesus, you can not be 100% ethical. Having good intentions is the key thing.
@johnr8095
4 жыл бұрын
We meed tp redice the amount of meat we eat? Actually many people shoul INCREASE the amount of meat they consume. Because they are not getting the nutrients needed to sustian their bodies long term without it. Now certainly we can make farming more ethical for animals and/or more healthy for us. But the idea that we'd do away with meat is absurd.
@Miss_Lexisaurus
5 жыл бұрын
In the immortal words of that famous philosopher, ASDA; every little helps! Also love this video! 👏
@lisastockley
5 жыл бұрын
Tesco* haha
@aimee5907
5 жыл бұрын
This always gives me Chidi-vibes (the good place), being the most ethical you can be etc., it can get crazy. Also, more people need to hear that doing the best you can is okay. At least I am doing something, don't pinpoint every 'mistake' I make.
@sboulton996
5 жыл бұрын
beautiful top - where is it from?
@tiu1843
5 жыл бұрын
the individualization of the huge responsibility and complexity of climate change means nothing compared to corporations. i do think we should try our best, but blaming the individual is a distraction from what is really happening. which is essentially capitalism's ability to monetize everything including the concept of ethical consumerism. should we stop using single use plastics like straws? sure. but why is all the attention on that and not the failure of unfccc agreements? why have scientists know and warned about climate change for nearly two centuries, but it's still a problem? it's complicated!!
@jenniferchristian8115
5 жыл бұрын
very well said! x
@lisastockley
5 жыл бұрын
Have we really not all agreed to just do what we can, when we can yet? Le sigh. This species.
@Pexzee
5 жыл бұрын
Do what you can or do what you want?
@indiasinkwell4492
5 жыл бұрын
I feel like people take environmentalism on too personal a scale? By which I mean people go vegan and ditch plastic (super great, people should keep doing those) but they don't try to change things on a bigger scale. No one seems to be contacting their representatives, regardless of what country they're in, to say that their support or continued support is dependent on the MPs or whatevers environmental policies. I think it's more important that legislation is introduced to impact the really big produces. Idk, maybe I need to read up on it more. Very much not eloquently put but it's midnight and my dissertation is due soon so my brain is on like 4% right now.
@aspatzle218
5 жыл бұрын
I think that we are making a huge mistake when we focus only on our personal consumption. Policy change is essential particularly when it comes to something as big as climate change. When I look at the reactions to Fridays for future I see a lot of personal attacks against protesters who aren't perfect which is interpreted as prove that they are hypocrites and therefore shouldn't have a say. It is really dangerous to democracy when we see the power of the people only in consuming but don't talk about how voting, running for office, protesting, petitioning etc. is essential to democracy and should be accessible to everyone regardless of one's financial situation.
@johnr8095
4 жыл бұрын
"But I am saying - dont beat yourself up or let other people beat you up for it." who is the person doing that beating up of others thouhg? Its the people claiming that you need to live eco ethical lives. doing what you can to make hte world a better place is not hypocritical. But its not going to solve climate change. And thats the real issue. If everyone simply wore a little less, or took public transportation a bit more its all very nice. But does doing what you can fix the climate? No. Because the world is going to end in 12 years if we dont do what is needed. Taking hafl measures doens't work if the consquences of doing so means the world as we know it ends. And who is saying that? The same people who say we need to live eco ethical lives
@ThatsMrFrank
5 жыл бұрын
The unromantic truth is that properly sustainable development isn't at all glamorous, and is barely tolerable to most people that claim the eco halo. Capitalism is almost irrelevant to this, there just doesn't exist the bounty to meet these ends. Almost any commodity shipped over the sea would have to go, so that's basically all spices or foods not suited to grow in your climate. Refrigeration would have to mostly go too for how much it harms the atmosphere, so food would have to be made faarrrr more locally, and it's procurement and storage would have to take up more of our time/effort/thought. There's also the awkward notion that; there are literally too many people absolutely everywhere. There are optimal person per square miles of land ratios that we can measure to reach the best compromise of keeping nature and bio diversity, producing things we need, and giving us space, and most nations are above that safe ratio. If I recall, we jumped those ratios in the bronze age, and jumped them again with industrialisation. Even most places in the third world are above it if you count only the fertile land with a lot of natural life.
@iloveyou-pm4tj
5 жыл бұрын
Okay but alot of the vegan eco-friendly instagrammers are going to Bali, LA, Iceland and Thailand by plane in the same month and then preach about using metal staws for their smoothies. Travelling to far countries is a luxury. We can do without it. One person travelling to Bali from the US produces 6 metric tonnes of carbon compared that to the 8 metric tonnes carbon emission of a family of four caused by their standard western diets and the number not far off. Also the fact that the family of four produces 2 tonnes per head for a whole year while the vegan traveller produces 6 tonnes in ONE FLIGHT. That's why I think they are hyprocrites and just plain stupid. If they really cared abouy the world they would look at the numbers and not just post pretty green selfies of them in a well in the jungle while eating pineapple. BTW some of those tropical springs are getting dirty because of eco tourists trying to take a dip in them 🙄 It's one big shit show and I hope we will but not thanks to those sunbathing eco gorls/goys.
@jimtami1
5 жыл бұрын
Ethical and eco-friendly are two different things.
@AprilCMango
5 жыл бұрын
yesyesyesyesyes
@mouse72x
5 жыл бұрын
Whats special about butter on Christmas? Not bring judgy I eat dairy like every day because I have no control
@sarahgough8
5 жыл бұрын
I produced a video for Channel 4 News with this guy who lives off the grid in Ireland - even he admits what he’s doing isn’t perfect, but just says we need to keep asking big questions. You can watch it here on Facebook (the irony of this was not lost on us either) - facebook.com/753692455017705/posts/775211782865772?sfns=mo
@magnificantmoongod1414
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with everyone and nobody at the same time. A true hypocrite! This is also that perfection is also unethical and truth is never absolute, unless from a dictator.
@amandabenthack1750
5 жыл бұрын
My constant ethical dilema is, is it better to buy leather shoes because they will last longer or the buy plastic shoes because it's not an animal product but won't last as long, help!
@strangekat2840
5 жыл бұрын
I'd say leather. It's mostly a biproduct, and shoes that last longer are better. The impact per wear goes down. Ive got tiny feet, so I have to buy leather as there isn't an alternative in my size. Or not one from the kids section anyway. Makes the decision very simple.
@amandabenthack1750
5 жыл бұрын
@@strangekat2840 I think you are probably right, getting plastic shoes that don't last as long and constantly throwing them away is probably better for the planet, I just can't help but feel guilty about the animals, especially being a vegetarian!
@strangekat2840
5 жыл бұрын
@@ambermai202 If you can find them, I have literally never seen a second hand pair of shoes in my size that wasn't in the children's section. I never buy shoes from the children's section. I'm always loathe to say just buy second hand because it doesn't really help. If you can't find something appropriate second hand, then what do you do? It also sounds like a dismissal of the question asked.
@crocodilemma
5 жыл бұрын
Just thought I'd add a little recommendation for Vegetarian Shoes if you're in the market for animal friendly, long lasting shoes. They have quite a few different materials, including pineapple "leather" and my pair of paraboots from them are still going strong after 8 years constant hard wearing. They are a bit of an investment, but mine have more than made their money back 😊
@strangekat2840
5 жыл бұрын
@@crocodilemma They sound great, but it does depend on price. Most people don't have £200 for a pair of shoes, compared to Clarks that are £35 a pair and frequently less when they're on sale.
@Sehkuhprinzessin
5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your video but your audio is always kind of echoy (in retrospect I do realize that what I am suggesting is that maybe you buy a new microphone which is kinda ironic consindering this video is about ethical consumer choices.........)
@LexCroucher
5 жыл бұрын
YES you are correct, I was using a 50mm lens so I was sitting pretty far from the camera and I realised afterwards that the audio was nooooot good so I'll be looking into options!
@alexwatts12
5 жыл бұрын
You have amazing vegan hair and skin
@elliemountain7292
5 жыл бұрын
Meghan markle is!
@thewildwomanofthewoods
5 жыл бұрын
@maleblade8509
5 жыл бұрын
You look yummy Lex. hugs. :)
@CanMeHaveAPizza
5 жыл бұрын
I bet you filmed this video on a camera
@Foxingban
Жыл бұрын
you get these posh eco warriors running "eco shops" that own 4 cars and use planes 4 times a year
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