Stop overconsumption

Tired of influencers proudly displaying hundreds of skin care products and clothing pieces, Gen Z is showing their own well-used products and modest wardrobes.

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Over-consumption is at the root of the planet’s #environmental crisis. Consumption of fast fashion, flights, Black Friday-discounted gadgets – has become the primary driver of ecological crisis. We are devouring the planet’s resources at a rate 1.8 (2023) times faster than it can regenerate. When people buy less stuff, you get immediate drops in emissions, resource consumption and #pollution. That doesn’t just mean fewer physical things; it’s also less electricity, travel and eating out. 💥

a graffittied phrase that can be read both ways inspired Vivienne Westwood's anti consumerism.

Discover 51 simple strategies to break free from consumerism, embrace minimalism, and lead a more intentional, fulfilling life.

The rate we produce and consume in modern society is faster than ever. We use up what we can sustainably spend for the year after only about 7 months. There are 52 fashion seasons with new collections every week. Clothes and tech is outdated so fast that even if you want to consume slowly, products break after a short period either way. If we don’t stop this wasteful practice of crappy quality and disposable everything, we’re going to end up depleting and poisoning all of our recourses.

The latest trend called Underconsumption Core is minimalism 2.0 and just might finally help slow the overconsumption upswing we've been facing

A backlash against overconsumption is spreading fast on social media. Is this the beginning of the end for our rampant, destructive consumer culture – or just influencing by another name?

Scientists have dubbed these times the "Anthropocene," because humans are now the dominant factor influencing Earth's natural systems, from climate to carbon

Fast fashion damage to our planet

Emma chamberlain recently spoke about her capsule wardrobe and our relationship with overconsumption and influence, so here are some tips to start feeling better and be happy with yourself

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