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Good Idea: De-Influence your social media
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/25/1239897929/influencers-deinfluencing-tiktok-instagram-shopping-environment
In response to the influencer culture, a new trend called de-influencing has emerged, encouraging people to buy less and use what they already have. De-influencers critique the constant push for consumption, challenging the influence of social media advertising. This movement, which has gained traction with hashtags like #deinfluencing, aims to combat overconsumption and its environmental impact by promoting mindful spending and sustainability. Despite some criticism and attempts to capitalize on the trend, de-influencing continues to evolve as a way to advocate for more responsible consumption habits and environmental awareness.
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/25/1239897929/influencers-deinfluencing-tiktok-instagram-shopping-environment
In response to the influencer culture, a new trend called de-influencing has emerged, encouraging people to buy less and use what they already have. De-influencers critique the constant push for consumption, challenging the influence of social media advertising. This movement, which has gained traction with hashtags like #deinfluencing, aims to combat overconsumption and its environmental impact by promoting mindful spending and sustainability. Despite some criticism and attempts to capitalize on the trend, de-influencing continues to evolve as a way to advocate for more responsible consumption habits and environmental awareness.
NPR
'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers — we're now in the era of de-influencing
A new movement has emerged in recent years: de-influencing. What started as a backlash to advertising could now have a surprising and real-world impact on the environment.