Ables vs Binges PDF
The Ables vs. the Binges
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In the Selection “The Ables vs. the Binges” written by John Verdant, the author
outlines consumer behavior and the consequences it has on family life. The Ables strengthen their community by shopping locally and organically. They take pride in keeping money in the national and local economy and assuring local food security. For example, the family has a crate of local vegetables shipped from outside of town each month. The author explains how local business owners respect their community instead of thinking of it it as a market. Furthermore, how consumers can respect themselves, the environment, and local businesses by not participating in a hyper-consumerism lifestyle. !
The family shops extra effectively by researching potential purchases in
Consumer Reports, calling 800 numbers to talk to a human about product quality, and by simply treating purchases as though they have to last a lifetime. In addition to choosing quality products, the Ables ensure that the workers that they are purchasing products from are employed in fair work environments. They are firm believers in the benefits of a face to face transaction.
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By choosing to spend money on healthy food and quality products, the Ables are
not only saving money in the long run but saving their health and therefore money on future medical bills. The Ables know that such medical problems stemming from eating junk food infused with pesticides, fillers, and grease can be avoided. The family also spends less money on appearance such as make up, clothing and gym memberships in exchange for; sleep, healthy eating habits and physical work.
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In choosing not to purchase these material items the Ables are able to work less,
spend more time with family, and therefore pay less income tax. By not relying on a consumer economy to fuel their immediate satisfaction the Ables are healthier, environmentally greener, and more self reliant than most American families who would crumble under
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In the Selection “The Ables vs. the Binges” written by John Verdant, the author
outlines consumer behavior and the consequences it has on family life. The Ables strengthen their community by shopping locally and organically. They take pride in keeping money in the national and local economy and assuring local food security. For example, the family has a crate of local vegetables shipped from outside of town each month. The author explains how local business owners respect their community instead of thinking of it it as a market. Furthermore, how consumers can respect themselves, the environment, and local businesses by not participating in a hyper-consumerism lifestyle. !
The family shops extra effectively by researching potential purchases in
Consumer Reports, calling 800 numbers to talk to a human about product quality, and by simply treating purchases as though they have to last a lifetime. In addition to choosing quality products, the Ables ensure that the workers that they are purchasing products from are employed in fair work environments. They are firm believers in the benefits of a face to face transaction.
!
By choosing to spend money on healthy food and quality products, the Ables are
not only saving money in the long run but saving their health and therefore money on future medical bills. The Ables know that such medical problems stemming from eating junk food infused with pesticides, fillers, and grease can be avoided. The family also spends less money on appearance such as make up, clothing and gym memberships in exchange for; sleep, healthy eating habits and physical work.
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In choosing not to purchase these material items the Ables are able to work less,
spend more time with family, and therefore pay less income tax. By not relying on a consumer economy to fuel their immediate satisfaction the Ables are healthier, environmentally greener, and more self reliant than most American families who would crumble under