The Hidden Impact of Our Consumption

🌍Our consumption is leading to a linear system that is unsustainable on a finite planet.

💰Corporations have gained power and influence over governments, prioritizing profit over people and the environment.

🚫Planned and perceived obsolescence in products lead to waste and excessive consumption.

😔Our materialistic lifestyle and constant need for more stuff is not bringing us happiness, but rather contributing to our declining well-being.

♻️We need to reevaluate our consumer habits, reduce waste, and prioritize sustainability for the sake of our planet and future generations.

Why is our consumption causing environmental problems?

—Our excessive consumption depletes natural resources, creates toxic waste, and contributes to pollution and climate change.

What is planned obsolescence?

—Planned obsolescence is the intentional design of products to have a limited lifespan, encouraging consumers to buy replacements.

How can we reduce our consumption?

—We can reduce consumption by buying only what we need, choosing durable and repairable products, and embracing a minimalist lifestyle.

Can corporations be held accountable for their impact?

—There is a growing movement pushing for corporate responsibility and transparency, but it requires collective action and support from governments and consumers.

What are the benefits of sustainable consumption?

—Sustainable consumption reduces waste, conserves resources, protects the environment, and promotes a healthier and more balanced way of life.

00:35The materials economy moves from extraction to production to distribution to consumption to disposal.

05:55The linear system of consumption is unsustainable on a finite planet.

12:29Planned and perceived obsolescence contribute to excessive consumption and waste.

15:57Media and advertising play a significant role in shaping our consumer culture.

16:46Our constant consumption negatively impacts our well-being and happiness.

17:08It is essential to reevaluate our consumer habits and prioritize sustainable consumption.

11:54Our national happiness has declined despite having more stuff than ever before.

13:03The externalized costs of production contribute to inequality and environmental degradation.