Consumerism Examples That Affect the Environment
Harry Cooper – The word consumerism may seem like a catchy buzzword that’s hard to understand. But understanding what the term consumerism is and where it can be found in the modern world can help us be more aware of the impact of what we buy.
Ethical consumerism is Becoming a Movement for Change
Ilana Stein – Walk into a shop in a developed country, and the choices are enormous – of goods, brands and prices. The shelves groan with food, the fashion stores are filled with clothing…
Anti-Consumerism Redefines Our Lives To Focus on Spiritual Growth
Aryeh Ronay – Consumer culture is part and parcel of our modern civilization. There are 7-11’s everywhere from Thailand to Alaska, Coca-Cola in the Amazon, Siberia and Tahiti, and it’s hard to even imagine the world without the consumerist ethos.
What is consumerism, and what are its roots?
Matthew Mausner – We talk about a ‘consumer culture’. We talk about people as consumers as if that’s their identity- rather than citizens, workers, or any other aspects of a full human life. But what is consumerism, really? The point is not consumption of goods and services- the emphasis is rather on the consumer.