Consumerism is the idea that increasing consumption of goods and services purchased in the market is always a desirable goal and that a person’s wellbeing and happiness depends fundamentally on obtaining consumer goods and material possessions. In an economic sense, it is related to the predominantly Keynesian idea that consumer spending is the key driver of the economy and that encouraging consumers to spend is a major policy goal. From this point of view, consumerism is a positive phenomenon that fuels economic growth.
Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, trends come and go in the blink of an eye. The fashion industry, known for its constant evolution, has witnessed a new phenomenon – Ultra-Fast….
“For this article we look at the work of Thando Simelane and Katlego Tsoagong, two young sustainable innovators making use of pre-existing sneaker soles and cultural influences to design their version of Air Imbadada. Imbadada are sandals made from cut-up tyres typically worn by people of the Zulu culture, but also revered across the country.”
“The global plastic and packaging challenges associated with the climate crisis have given the Coca-Cola company a reason to act. The focus is on their business model and the communities they supply.”
“The movies and high definition productions we consume/watch produce a significant carbon footprint, scoring really low on the ethics and sustainability chart.”
“Students could benefit from free sustainable fashion education courses to enhance their sustainable fashion knowledge and advance the movement.”
“The only real solutions lie with the adoption of sustainable food systems that provide healthy food globally, creating sustainable environmental, economic and social systems surrounding food.”
Garment disposal has become a matter of importance because of the garments that are produced daily in large quantities
The growing prevalence of eco-fashion has also inspired cruelty-free and sometimes vegan beauty, hair and skin care products.
