By 
Margaret Rose
 | 
TEDx Talk

Purchase consciously for a better world

"Every time you purchase unconsciously you are silent on the things that matter." In this searing talk, discover why lawyer and activist Margaret Rose thinks we need to put consideration of human rights back into our buying equation.

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