Today we discuss what is overconsumption, how it affects our daily lives, and what we can do to tackle it.
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The Wikipedia definition says that “Overconsumption describes a situation where the use of a natural resource has exceeded the sustainable capacity of a system. A prolonged pattern of overconsumption leads to the eventual loss of resource bases”.
The more people there are, the more raw materials are consumed to sustain them.
Generally, the discussion about overconsumption runs parallel to the debate on human overpopulation. In other words, the more people there are, the more raw materials are consumed to sustain them. However, the general impact of humanity on the planet is influenced by far more factors than the total number of people. Our lifestyle as human beings and the pollution we generate are equally important.
According to the European Parliament, “Since 1996, the amount of clothes bought in the EU per person has increased by 40% following a sharp fall in prices, which has reduced the life span of clothing”.
“Since 1996, the amount of clothes bought in the EU per person has increased by 40% following a sharp fall in prices, which has reduced the life span of clothing”.
It is clear that the textile industry has grown at such a dizzying pace that it has become unsustainable for the planet. Looking at the following points, we can see that the textile industry is definitely not sustainable.
Overconsumption has a negative effect on the environment and brands, suppliers, and consumers must do all they can to prevent it. The solution begins with responsible action from industry players to educate consumers and to show a willingness to reduce waste. We must learn to design, produce, and consume in a responsible and a circular way, with the understanding that new business models must be more open and transparent.
The solution begins with responsible action from industry players to educate consumers and to show a willingness to reduce waste.
As consumers, which all of us are, we must take responsibility and act accordingly, opening our eyes and getting rid of bad habits. The only way to combat overconsumption is to reduce, reduce and reduce our culture of consumption.
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