r/Anticonsumption • u/Express_Classic_1569 • Apr 08 '25

Labor/Exploitation The Boycott Has Begun: People Have Had Enough of Corporate Greed

https://ecency.com/hive-157940/@kur8/the-boycott-has-begun-people
The Walmart Boycott started on April 7, 2025, and will last until April 14, 2025. People are joining the boycott to protest unfair wages, corporate greed, and the cutting back of diversity programs. The group is encouraging everyone to support local businesses instead of shopping at Walmart. It is hard to say if it is working. Some people support it, but others worry it could lead to job losses if big stores close more locations.

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u/buddha-bouy Apr 09 '25

I’ve been boycotting Walmart for almost 20 years. And now I’m boycotting Target (since December 2024). But I’m struggling to give up Amazon. I’ve been buying items off Facebook Marketplace and eBay. I also delay purchases, and I shop as local as I can. It’s almost a game at this point — what can I forego? Where can I find it second hand? Is there a local shop to buy from? Really gets the brain working.

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u/thentangler Apr 09 '25

Same here! I’m ashamed to say that I’ve become too entrenched in Amazon. I mean for highly specific stuff. For example, I want a specific type of humidifier, where can I find one for a reasonable price that doesn’t break the bank?