Eco-advocate Anna Lappé suggested the vital and organic role we all play in forming the world around us when she said:
“Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.”
An interesting exploration of this idea comes from Design Stream and their Emissary Credit Card, a forward-looking concept design that makes buyers aware of the impacts of every purchase…encouraging more sustainable choices over time.
The card is likely a decade from reality, but the perspective it promotes is possible right now. Before you sign any check or credit card receipt, for yourself or your organization, consider what vote your casting for the world.