I guess on the cost of objects is that we are now in a culture where we are used to paying less for things but that comes at a price. Just say you are paying more so that the workers can have a decent wage except at the same time I know their bosses are also robbing us blind. I try to buy from more reputable companies which means I save my pennies for most purchases. Mainly small choices for me, like paying $100 for jeans made in the us vs $50 for jeans made in china