anti-consumerism

noun

1. a modern movement for the protection of the consumer against useless, inferior, or dangerous products, misleading advertising, unfair pricing, etc.
2. the concept that an ever-expanding consumption of goods is advantageous to the economy.
3. the fact or practice of an increasing consumption of goods: a critic of American consumerism.

noun

1. protection of the interests of consumers
2. advocacy of a high rate of consumption and spending as a basis for a sound economy

n.

1944, “protection of the consumer’s interest,” from consumer + -ism. Also, “encouraging consumption as an economic policy” (1960). Related: Consumerist (1965, n.; 1969, adj.).

A movement in the United States that seeks to protect consumers against shoddy or improperly labeled products. (See Ralph Nader.)