Resources for Organizing Using Your Wallet for Change: The Power of "Buycotts" Every day, our spending choices offer powerful tools for social change. While boycotts can be important for protesting practices seen as unethical, focusing on supporting businesses that align with your values—using buycotts—can be a more powerful and sustainable approach. A boycott is an organized refusal to buy from By Fredericksburg Commons Staff • 2 min read