https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122004033 Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, <em>Tell Me More</em> looks at ways consumers can align their purchases with their personal values. As part of the program's "conscientious shopping" series, hear conversations with people using their pocketbooks in an effort to usher social change. Listen as host Michel Martin explores a broad range of consumer movements advocating everything from aimed at — from movements that advocate buying humanely slaughtered foods to organizations that encourage the purchase of conflict free jewelry. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:52:20 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 https://www.npr.org/series/122004033/conscientious-holiday-shopping Daniel Borochoff, president of the American Institute of Philanthropy, talks about his work to help potential donors find charities where the needy benefit most from their contributions. Borochoff is joined by <em>Tell Me More</em> personal finance guru Alvin Hall. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2009/12/29/122006330/advice-on-making-the-most-of-that-charitable-dollar https://www.npr.org/2009/12/29/122006330/advice-on-making-the-most-of-that-charitable-dollar Daniel Borochoff, president of the American Institute of Philanthropy, talks about his work to help potential donors find charities where the needy benefit most from their contributions. Borochoff is joined by Tell Me More personal finance guru Alvin Hall.

]]> Brian Leber, owner of a Chicago jewelry store that specializes in conflict-free diamonds and recycled gold, talks about his mission to educate consumers on the ethical sensitivities, or conflicts, associated with some of the world's finest jewelry. Leber is joined by Carroll Bogert, associate director of Human Rights Watch, who explains efforts by her group to persuade governments and corporations to buy their precious metals and stones from areas that support human rights. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2009/12/22/121751978/is-your-christmas-diamond-dirty https://www.npr.org/2009/12/22/121751978/is-your-christmas-diamond-dirty Brian Leber, owner of a Chicago jewelry store that specializes in conflict-free diamonds and recycled gold, talks about his mission to educate consumers on the ethical sensitivities, or conflicts, associated with some of the world's finest jewelry. Leber is joined by Carroll Bogert, associate director of Human Rights Watch, who explains efforts by her group to persuade governments and corporations to buy their precious metals and stones from areas that support human rights.

]]> While many people hunt for the best bargains at Christmastime, others just want to be sure their spending reflects well upon their values and political beliefs. Daryl Herrschaft, of the Human Rights Campaign, and environmental blogger Wendy Koch, of USA Today discuss the popularity of conscientious shopping guides, such as Herrschaft's Buyers Guide for Equality. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2009/12/16/121506555/christmas-shopping-with-a-do-good-conscience https://www.npr.org/2009/12/16/121506555/christmas-shopping-with-a-do-good-conscience While many people hunt for the best bargains at Christmastime, others just want to be sure their spending reflects well upon their values and political beliefs. Daryl Herrschaft, of the Human Rights Campaign, and environmental blogger Wendy Koch, of USA Today discuss the popularity of conscientious shopping guides, such as Herrschaft's Buyers Guide for Equality.

]]> In the first installment of the <em>Tell Me More</em> conscientious holiday shopping series, host Michel Martin explores the "ethical omnivore" movement, which encourages food consumers to patronize smaller-scale farming and old-fashioned methods that proponents say are kinder to animals and better for the environment. But with "certified humane" turkeys costing upwards of $200, some say such ethical considerations are too taxing on the wallet. A panel of ethical omnivores, including two meat producers, tell why its worth the consideration. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2009/12/08/121198102/activists-think-twice-before-buying-the-christmas-ham https://www.npr.org/2009/12/08/121198102/activists-think-twice-before-buying-the-christmas-ham In the first installment of the Tell Me More conscientious holiday shopping series, host Michel Martin explores the "ethical omnivore" movement, which encourages food consumers to patronize smaller-scale farming and old-fashioned methods that proponents say are kinder to animals and better for the environment. But with "certified humane" turkeys costing upwards of $200, some say such ethical considerations are too taxing on the wallet. A panel of ethical omnivores, including two meat producers, tell why its worth the consideration.

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