stop overconsumption

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"Many things have to change course, but it is we human beings above all who need to change." - Pope Francis, Laudato Si

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Overconsumption affects everyone on earth, but it will specifically affect developing nations. likely furthering the issue of poverty to a point of no return. "developed nations are morally obligated to assist third-world nations" - Pope Francis

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Why is overconsumption one of the biggest threats to our future as a species. A thread:

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Consumerist driven ideologies tell consumers that they need to keep up with the latest gadgets, with marketing driving overconsumption of purchases globally.

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Overconsumption takes many forms, contributing heavily to climate change, rapidly driving native species to extinction, creating air, sea and land pollution that is moving beyond our control.

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Invest in and utilise sustainable energy production options like electric cars, carbon neutral products, solar energy etc.

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What can you do to help? A thread:

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Understanding that the consumption of animals products contributes to the greater greenhouse effect due methane production, food needs required for feeding of animals, transport cost etc.

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Ensure you’re recycling or purchasing items that contain recycled components.

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As an individual you can be more mindful of your consumption, trying to avoid the lure of marketing hype. Voting with your dollar by shopping with environmentally conscious companies who are willing to be a part of the solution.

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Overconsumption is cringe

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"We must promote a new way of thinking about human beings, life, society and our relationship with nature" -Pope Francis, Laudato Si

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Make a shift from the consumerism-driven lifestyles many people lead, try to more conscious and lead a more “ecologically virtuous” lifestyle! #protectgodscreation #protectplanetearth

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Be more mindful of your purchases and help the planet! #sustainability

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Overconsumption of plastic is threatening more than just marine life, Plastics are made from natural materials such as coal, natural gas, salt, and crude oil, these are all nonrenewable. The public is unaware of the amount of plastic we’re producing, using, and not disposing of.

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Overconsumption is present in almost every industry today, we witness the overconsumption of plastics, animal products, fossil fuels, water and countless other things- to put it simply, humans are running out of almost everything slowly, but surely.

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South Australia is the driest state in the driest continent in the world, yet its inhabitants’ water consumption is 509 litres per day, per person.

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The over-spending on the consumption of items like clothing, animal products, fossil fuels, water and more, by people in developed nations, creates a threat of passing the planet's capabilities. As once some things like oil are run dry, we won't have access to them for millennia.

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Coal accounts for almost 50% of Australia's electricity generation (2017), despite being a huge industry in Australia, our coal mines are slowly running dry. Here are some reasons why we should make the switch to renewable energy sources!