I thought this was an interesting article, on shopping ethically, de-cluttering etc..
https://www.thecut.com/2021/11/how-c...=pocket-newtab
Not groundbreaking, but useful thoughts, shopping ethically isn't groundbreaking either, it's not enough by itself, but if one is concerned about such things. I liked the idea of having at least one category you like to support, even if that's giving oneself leeway when shopping at thrifts (well if one has a cluttering problem that is on them ), the farmers market, or whatever it is for one, that one feels good about, and allows themselves some leeway.
Although personally, I don't think we have to ask ourselves could everyone afford it for everything. I mean there is a great deal of poverty all around, but I'm not poor, and sometimes I can afford something that isn't what I would have to buy if I was. And no, I don't go to infinite effort for every single thing I have ever decluttered either, but I appreciate the concept.