Millennials Are Too ‘Woke’ to Buy These Items and the Economy Is Suffering From It

Let’s find out what items millennials are setting aside because they are too “woke” to use them. Some of these items might surprise you.

This also translates to them no longer using easily disposable items. Disposable razors, utensils, coffee cups, straws and non-refillable pens are among the products woke millennials tend to reject these days. Instead, they bring their travel mugs and glass straws everywhere.

Not only are they prioritizing their health, but woke millennials also prefer showing their support for local farmers rather than large multinational companies. Locally grown produce attracts them more often than not.

Millennials look for alternative brands that use no harmful chemicals that may pollute the environment. They may also prefer DIY-ing their cleaning solutions, just to keep it “environmentally harmless.”

Products that cater to their babies’ well-being are popular with these “woke” young mothers. Anything that resonates with their commitment to sustainable parenting practices would be a hit with them.

While it’s true millennials have turned to digital books on apps like Amazon Kindle, Audible, Webtoon and Radish, they still like to visit libraries. Digital collections offer a wide range of titles, but it doesn’t necessarily mean print books are forgotten. What’s interesting is that millennials mostly prefer to read graphic novels instead of text-only books.

It doesn’t necessarily mean they look for higher quality clothes, which can be more expensive, although that certainly is one good alternative. But millennials these days also go to charity shops and look for timeless essentials or search for stores that support sustainability practices. Some of them also learn how to mend their clothes by hand. 

Digital financial services offer more convenience, easy access and flexibility. They can get small loans and deals that regular banks don’t offer. Of course, there are risks involved, but millennials are not easily daunted by the risks.

Conventional cable TV subscriptions struggle to compete with streaming services also because of their price. The cost of one cable subscription can cover four streaming platforms’ subscription fees. Plus, streaming offers flexibility in how millennials watch their favorite shows. They no longer have to rely on an actual TV; they can just watch on their phones, tablets and laptops.

And the introduction of 5G internet is driving up the demand for swift and reliable connections. Slow internet speeds are a thing of the past, where millennials are concerned.

They also base their search on opportunities for social interactions. Boutique studios are also an option, although they may charge more, but what’s important for these millennials is the one-of-a-kind experience they get while they exercise.

Of course, these things are not limited to millennials. Older and younger generations can also enjoy the same things. But there’s no doubt that these new consumption trends were started by those who grew up in the Internet Age but still remember life before social media.