In my opinion having the latest technology could be a want but it could also be a need, it depends by the use that a person gets out of it.
if you buy the latest without any reason, just because you want it, it's a "want"; if you buy it because you use it for a reasonable cause, like work or also school, it can be called a "need".
I only buy a new phone if my latest one doesn't work anymore because until it stops working i don't need a new one.
i reckon i'm not addicted to my phone but if someone is, i think they should try doing something else like doing some sports or maybe reading a book.

yes i am so with you on this

I usually buy a new phone only when the old one is almost totally broken and i usually don't buy a new model but an old model or a refurbished phone.
When i have an old or broken phone i don't put it in the waste because there are some components of it that can be reused one more time before becoming rubbish so i ususally bring it in specifics centers that recycle them.
I'm not addicted by my phone but, if i were, i could break it leaving my phone in another room when i'm doing somethink, like studying.

I think that always having the latest technology is clearly a wants because no one needs a new technology dispositive every year.
I usually get a new phone every two/three years because I use mine until it breaks down and I find usless the amount of money  that requires news models and I don't actually need that.
Besides, all technology dispositives produce a lot of e-waste and consume a lot of energy.
I don't think I'm addicted but sometimes is better read, walk or even sleep intead of spending so much time on phones and videogames that doesn't give you the right education!

For me, having the last phone is clearly a want. We don't need a new model every year just because it's trendy. I personally don't change my phone really often, but I replace it when it doesn't work anymore. Another theme to consider is the environmental impact too. Most of our phones release a lot of carbon dioxide being produced, so people should think before buying anything that could damage our planet. I'm not addicted to my phone because I try to spend always less time on it. I prioritize staying with the people I love or go out to do some healthy activities instead of rotting in bed all day.

Have you ever thought of buying something and then taking a second to recognize if it's a need or a want? About 40% of clothing that is unwanted and sometimes unused gets thrown away and 38% of Americans have unused Items in their house and usually end up throwing them away. There is a big difference between a want and a need. The denotation of the word want is, too "Have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for." For example, I want food (I can do without it for now.) I want a new car. (A new car would be nice to have, but I can live without it.) The denotation for need is, "require (something) because it is essential or very important." Ex. I need food. (I desperately require food. Food is a necessity to me right now.) I need a new car. (A new car is essential to me. I cannot live without it.)

I agree. Instead of buying what you want AND what you need, you should stick to buying only your needs. For example, new clothes. Unless your clothes are in very bad condition and you are in need of new ones, you shouldn’t buy new clothes. However, you should also treat yourself to a want every once in a while. All in all, you should be able to tell the difference between a want and need, and to control yourself from buying all the wants along with the needs.

Everyone has wants and needs, and it's usually hard to balance the two. Needs things and items that you usually need, while wants are just something that you desire. And a problem with wants is that usually it gets to a point where you have too many things that you want and you don't end up using them just because you wanted it at the moment which causes resources to used wastefully.

I agree with this statement. Overconsumption has caused major effects in our climate and there are many people who can learn the importance of identifying a want, or a need. Wants take up a lot of overconsumption because when you want it, you tend to buy it. There is no problem purchasing items you want for your pleasure. However, there are times when you want more than you truly need and constantly buy things that just begin to pile up. On the other hand, needs are resources that help with your survival, like food, water, and warm clothing. Needs should have priority to your purchases. While you start to only buy things you need, your carbon footprint might start decreasing, less money will be spent and your action will positively impact our climate.

I agree that it’s super important to be mindful of your wants and needs. This can help limit over consumption which alone can significantly reduce your carbon footprint. It will reduce the amount of fossil fuels release when transporting your packages, and the garbage thrown away after unpackaging your items. When we only focus on what we need it helps us live a sustainable life from conserving resources.

Hi there friend I totally agree with this statement because I've  experienced it. For example, this usually happens to me while buying clothes where I see something that I want. Something that has helped me is seeing myself with it in the future and seeing if I'll actually use it or if I'm even a little bit hesitant I won't buy it. I do think this is a problem though because for the people out there who don't have very big limits when it comes to money they won't even stutter when thinking of buying something they might like. This is bad for the environment because it takes a lot of carbon to manufacture all those clothing, gadgets, tools and other stuff.

I totally agree, you have to be super careful with what you purchase and think if it’s a need versus a want. For example, the dollar store you might see an item that is only one to two dollars and think oh it’s only one to two dollars that won’t hurt. However, what you don’t take in account why these  products are so cheap. They were probably made in an unfair working condition or the materials were harvested in a way that hurts the environment. Which  will increase the carbon emissions from producing these cheap products if they weren’t created in a sustainable way.

I notice that the internet is a  huge factor to the reason why people are such impulsive shoppers online, and thus leading many to purchase things that they don’t need at all.  Social media, such as tiktok, instagram  and other apps promotes new random gadget or new clothes to users that'll be forgotten about in a few weeks max. A study done by Earth Institute’s Research Program says that, "And in fact, across its life cycle, the average product results in carbon emissions of 6.3 times its own weight",not only meaning that these products are simply useless but that it causes harm to the environment. Not to  mention that the quality of these items promoted on these apps  are extremely cheap  and short-lasting  so much so that they really aren't worth your money.

I fully agree. The influence of social media is causing so many people to buy things that they don’t need. For example, new clothes, beauty products, electronics, etc… When we buy these things and realize we don’t need them, not only did we waste our money but also just created more garbage. When we decide to donate or trash the cheap products, it ends up polluting our environment. This is not good! Everyone needs to start thinking about the outcome of buying these useless products and where they are going to end up!

I completely agree. the large impact of influencers has totally forced us into buying way too many products leading to unnecessary amounts of waste. this is a huge problem in the way that we are always being told we need more but with that also comes the carbon footprint .

This is so true. Social media has become such a big part of our daily lives that we don't notice how much impact it has on our actions. We tend to buy anything we see online, just because it's trending or it looks cool, not noticing that in 2 months, you won't even remember that you bought it. A lot of these products on your for you page are visibly appealing, and its made for you to buy it because its aesthetic, or because everybody has it. Labubu's are a big example on this. People only bought them once it became a trend to have one, but nobody thinks of what they will do with it after it goes out of trend. When we think about it, they're just pieces of plastic that's pretty useless (sorry). Since the sales of Labubus significantly increased, the company started producing more and more, just creating even more waste.

Our items and belongings that we have, clothes, technology and such should be kept if it is able to be used. For example, the clothes that I have are good enough and I do not need or want to buy new ones. There is no need to buy new clothes if the ones that I have are already good, and it would just be a waste of money and it would damage the climate. The fashion industry already makes up 8-10% of the total global carbon emissions, and me buying new clothes would make it go up even more.

you're totally right about this, the fashion industry is insane for carbon emissions. i never realized it was like 8-10% of global emissions until i started researching. honestly keeping the clothes you have is way smarter than constantly buying new stuff. plus most new clothes are fast fashion that fall apart anyway so you end up replacing them more often. if everyone just wore what they already had and took care of it, the fashion industry's carbon footprint would drop so much. it's crazy how simple the solution is but nobody does it.

I completely agree with you on this, I think that it will always be smart to keep your clothes till you absolutely can't fit them any more. I also think that many more people should shop at secondhand places and thrift stores when they need new clothes. Of course for some things you need to get them new but for most things thrift stores work just as well and are usually much cheaper. I knew the carbon admissions because of the fashion industry where high but I didn't know they where that high.

"Influences" online are paid to make ads promoting unnecessary products. This influence hurts not only the wallets of those who purchase such products, but also the environment. Many of these products have plastic packaging, this packaging will likely end up in landfills or waterways.

*influencers

I disagree. Sometimes the influencer might not be well educated on the product and might just think of it as a harmless ad for some quick free cash. They also might not be aware of how the product may be packaged. It is mostly the companys fault for plastic packaging so we shouldn't blame the influencer. I see where you are coming from though, as the influencer should've done some research on the product before advertising, but we can't blame the influencer for everything right?

to add onto ethanhe's comment, i agree that some influencers aren't aware of the products that they are advertising are harmful for the environment .however, instead of using their platform to influence buying random restocks and opening pr, they could use it to de-influence you. if there was a way to let people know that we don't need new iPhones every year, and that Shein produces mass amounts of pollution, i think that would really help the climate. these people who appear on your fyp, are very influential, they have the power to get a whole giant group of people, to do what they want. we need influencers who will tell their fans about climate change, and how to help.

According to Carbonliteracy.com the fashion industry is the second largest contributor to pollution (about 10% of global pollution). We in this generation spend around 5-6 hours a day on our phones, and more “doom scrolling” through TikTok, this is where companies thrive off of by paying your favorite influencers to promote their products, making them 2x as desirable just for them to lose “hype” after a few months; examples being clothes, water bottles, make up, etc. . All of these products that are being mass produced for every month long trends go to waste, as of 2019 H&M was known for having over 4.2 billion dollars worth of unsold clothing; according to Carbonliteracy.com 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon emissions come from the fashion industry alone.

Exactly, companies make fast fashion items which get popular for a certain amount of time only to go to waste when it goes out of trend.

This is smart to notice, because people often buy things that are trendy and stop wearing them or throw them out when they are not in style/trend anymore.

I agree with your statement as well. Organic food is also harder to maintain, as it does not have preservatives and other chemicals to make it last longer. it is also common for humans to use substances to increase the growth of crops and vegetables. Meanwhile organic food takes much more time and care to nurture and grow. This is why if everyone starts a home garden, organic food will be more abundant and easier to access overall.

planned obsolescence is a business practice that involves making products break or become obsolete prematurely, this causes consumers to have to spend money to replace items more often than needed. for example, apple and other mobile device companies releases new phones annually and people are socially pressured to buy the newest model. due to this, people buy a new phone every year instead of when their old one breaks. this overconsumption causes more greenhouse gasses to be emitted because companies produce more phones per year.

The difference between needs and wants is simple, but difficult to make a choice between them. Needs are things you must have to live. This includes things like food and water. Wants are things you just really want, like a new phone or toy. A significant issue is that wanting too much stuff can cause an overconsumption of materials. Making all those extra items uses up lots of Earth's materials, and it wastes energy. Also, it creates pollution. If everyone focused more on just meeting their basic needs instead of always getting the new and trendy items, we would stop hurting the environment so much and save natural resources.

With social media like TikTok and Instagram being so prevalent today, there's a lot of content centered around the trendiest clothes to buy. Especially now with resources like TikTok Shop and SHEIN, poorly made "trendy" clothes aren't only being pushed onto you from every site, they're also accessible with a few clicks. If you see a post about a shirt that you just need, you might not even have to leave the app to buy it. It's almost too good to be true. But what happens after a few months? The clothes you just bought aren't just falling out of style, they're falling apart. Influencers sometimes make it seem like the trendy, fast-fashion apparel they're promoting is a necessity, but the truth is, the clothes you have now work just fine. Not participating in fast fashion helps slow the masses of thrown-away clothes that litter every landfill. It also means you're not funding the unethical work practices of most of the companies that sell them. So the next time you see a shirt on the internet you're convinced you can't live without, remember, the shirt you have on right now is just as good.

This post effectively illustrates the relationship between social media consumption and unsustainable consumer behavior in the fashion industry. The accessibility of fast-fashion platforms like TikTok Shop and SHEIN creates a cyclical pattern of overconsumption and waste. When garments deteriorate rapidly due to poor manufacturing standards, they contribute significantly to landfill accumulation. Additionally, the carbon emissions generated from manufacturing, shipping, and disposing of these low-quality items represent a substantial environmental cost. By maintaining existing clothing items rather than participating in trend-driven purchasing, individuals can reduce their personal carbon footprint while simultaneously decreasing demand for unethical production practices. The data supports that extending the lifespan of existing garments through conscious consumption is one of the most effective strategies for reducing fashion-related carbon emissions and textile waste in landfills.

What is a Need?
A need is something essential for survival or maintaining a healthy life. Without it, a person's physical health would be significantly harmed or compromised. Example: food, water, and shelter.
What is a Want?
A want is something that is desired but not essential for survival or basic well-being. Wants are things that improve the quality of life, provide entertainment. Example: new phone, new car, and LEGOs.

I completely agree,Understanding the difference between wanting something and needing something could make all the difference in helping the environment because say you just want to buy (EX;LEGOs) that is not a need, and you're using CO2 to rather get to the store to buy LEGOs or paying someone to deliver those LEGOs to your house. But needing to go buy groceries for your home to feed your family is different and I think knowing the difference could be a big help to the earth.

Social media constantly advertises new products and clothes which encourages users to purchase more than what they need. The more people consume, the more they throw away. The fashion industry uses 93 billion cubic meters of water every year. Water is important to wildlife and humans. We use it to survive. Over 400 million tons of plastic are produced each year, and only 9% is ever recycled. The rest ends up in landfills. All the products that we buy are created in factories that produces lots of greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases are the main causes of climate change and rising temperatures.
Sources: https://greenly.earth/en-gb/blog/ecolog … a23ede52a0

To be honest, I don't think it's worth it to get new things just because they're in style. For example, a friend of mine always purchased the newest iPhone model, even when his previous model was working flawlessly. After purchasing it, he continued to brag to everyone. Like many others, I am readily swayed by others to purchase items. I usually ask myself, "Do I really need it?" before making a purchase. In the majority of cases, the answer is no. I believe that the issue with overconsumption in today's society is that people find it difficult to distinguish between needs and wants while making purchases. I frequently see videos on social media of people—usually Americans, in my case—doing a "restock my fridge with me" and then filling the refrigerator full of tiny packaged products. These little packaging materials generate a lot of garbage. I've seen people purchase milk in tiny packaging simply because it had a nice cow sticker on it. Of course, that isn't true for everyone. According to what I've heard, Black Friday also leads to a lot of overconsumption because consumers typically purchase unnecessary items just because they're on sale.

Yes, I totally agree. While it may seem like getting the newest gadgets is appealing, it is a waste of resources when you already have perfectly working ones. In these kinds of cases, having the latest technology is definitely a want. You need to ask yourself, "Is this really going to let me complete my goal that is impossible without this? Is this really going to change my life in such an influential way that I will die without it?" However, sometimes medical devices require the newest technology in order to prolong lives. In these kinds of cases, having the latest technology is most likely a need. This is the difference between want and need, whether it will affect an individual's survival or a task's successful completion.

Hi Paula, I totally agree because getting the new iPhone is fun and the new features are cool but it wastes money and the environment. Something peple do to minimize costs is to trade in their phone every 2-3 years to be able to get the new phone for free with a Black Friday and not have their phones stop working and they don’t have enough money to get a new one. Something I do is to not buy things i need until Black Friday so I get what I need and I might forget the unnecessary things I wanted.

Although this is a true statement, the products are being mass-produced. The need is usually higher than the want. The example you gave about the new iPhone and how your friend buys it every year because he wants it isn't a valid example for everyone. Not just the iPhone, but in general, most sought-after items such as the iPhone are mass-produced. If these items' demand goes down, the product will go to waste. So the supply is created per the demand. So if an item is mass-produced just because one individual does not purchase it, only one item that the individual would have bought goes to waste. In short, one person restricting their wants won’t affect the overall climate.

I agree because we shouldn't be buying such products unless we truly need them, if they are being mass produced then we as a population could lower our purchasing rate for iPhone which would knock some sense into the company iPhone to lower their production rate due to less sales. I agree and disagree with Paula because Black Friday is basically just a day where the stores are selling out a bunch of stuff they don't need or have had for a long time and want to somehow get it out from their stores so they can have space for newer better items which have a much higher demand. But then people do purchase more than they need, like somebody could have a perfect set of kitchenware but they might buy new ones because its cheaper, but we also need to consider the fact that during Black Friday, most people buy stuff to gift to other people, because its a smart thing to stock up on items so you don't have to buy gifts when its more expensive. Something I would too personally.

Android better, battery life very excellent. big battery mean less charges mean less pollution mean better earth mean happy us.

I also agree, I get huge buyers remorse when i'm about to buy something. This would be better for me as I and many other people would not have to feel bad when they're buying something.

There are some ways to reduce your carbon footprint for wants or needs like things that include, food, home energy, water, transportation, shopping, waste, etc. For food, eat more plant-based meals and reduce consumption of meat. Choose local produce to cut down for transportation emissions. For home energy lower your thermostat and also use less heating and cooling, Use energy efficient appliances and switch to LED light bulbs. For water, Save water by taking shorter showers and turning off the water while brushing your teeth. For transportation, try prioritizing public transportation, walking, or biking. Limit air travel and choose direct flights when you are able to. for shopping this is very important, reduce your overall consumption by buying less, especially new expensive items. There are multiple ways to reduce your carbon footprint for wants or needs.

Many people make their carbon footprint, and of all of their subjects, the transportation comes out to be the largest portion of all. This is because of many people who go on vacation and use things like airplanes and other large vehicles that burn fossil fuels. Overall, causing things like pollution and other harmful things to the Earth.

A major interference to the rapidly increasing CO² levels in our atmosphere is that we can't choose between our wants and needs. I have questioned multiple people, and some said things like, "I NEED my phone" and "my PlayStation is necessary," which is just not true. Learning to separate your wants and needs is great, as for example, having a healthy meal 2 or 3 times a day is a NEED, as getting that new video game that just came out is a WANT. Learning to choose between wants and needs is a very important skill that everyone should learn, and it would also help preserve our planet for the thousands of years to come.

This project revealed how often personal consumption is driven by “wants” rather than “needs.” Every product, from clothing to electronics, carries a carbon cost due to energy use during manufacturing, transportation, and disposal. Reducing unnecessary purchases and prioritizing sustainable consumption, such as buying secondhand or repairing items, can significantly decrease emissions. Practicing mindful consumption demonstrates that personal choices have measurable impacts on carbon output and natural resource conservation.

A nature.com article reads that "it's estimated that a search driven by generative AI uses four to five times the energy of a conventional web search" (Crawford, 2024). Using ChatGPT, even for just a simple prompt, uses water and energy, which affects its carbon footprint. Generative AI like ChatGPT has a massive carbon footprint because it goes through energy at an alarming rate, and this is often not renewable or environmentally-friendly energy due to cost factors. Many people, especially teenagers, use ChatGPT for just about everything, from doing their homework to looking up simple questions--two tasks that can easily be accomplished other ways (such as doing their homework themselves or using Google as a search engine). This is why the question of whether or not Gen-AI like ChatGPT is a want or a need is so relevant today. AI usage has never been so common, and it's important to remember the huge carbon footprint you are leaving behind when you use Gen-AIs to look something up or complete a task.

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Nature.com Article

The Environmental Cost of Convenience: Is Generative AI a Want or a Need?
The rapid proliferation of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has fundamentally changed how many people approach daily tasks, from homework assistance to simple queries. While the benefits in productivity and innovation are vast, this convenience comes with a substantial, and often unconsidered, environmental price tag. The question of whether generative AI is a genuine societal need or merely a widely adopted "want" is highly relevant, given its significant carbon footprint in terms of energy and water consumption.
A key concern is the staggering energy required to power generative AI. A search driven by generative AI is estimated to use four to five times the energy of a conventional web search, while some sources indicate it could be as much as 10 times more energy-intensive. This disparity stems from the computational complexity of deep learning models and the data centers that house them. Training a single large model like GPT-3 can consume electricity equivalent to the annual use of over 100 U.S. homes, and the ongoing process of inference (running the models for user queries) consumes even more energy over time. The substantial electricity demands of these data centers often rely on fossil fuels due to cost factors and the sheer pace of construction, leading to significant carbon dioxide emissions.
Furthermore, data centers require vast amounts of water for cooling. Researchers found that a single AI-powered email generation could consume 519 milliliters of water, putting pressure on local water supplies. Beyond consumption, the manufacturing of specialized hardware (GPUs) involves energy-intensive processes and the mining of raw materials, adding to the technology's full lifecycle impact.
The argument that generative AI is a "want" centers on its use for tasks that can easily be accomplished through less resource-intensive means. Using a chatbot to perform simple lookups that a standard search engine could handle efficiently, or to generate homework that a student should do independently, highlights a pattern of convenience over sustainability. The "race to stuff" AI into every existing technology, as some critics note, may be creating environmental consequences that society has not explicitly requested or consented to.
However, proponents argue for AI's potential as a "need" in critical areas. Generative AI is being used in healthcare to accelerate drug discovery, in scientific research to model complex systems, and in various industries to optimize efficiency and tackle environmental problems, such as optimizing transport or predicting climate risks. When applied in these targeted, impactful ways, AI can offer substantial benefits that outweigh its environmental costs, particularly if powered by renewable energy sources or optimized for efficiency.
Ultimately, the issue is not the technology itself, but its application and scale. While AI holds promise for addressing some of humanity's greatest challenges, its ubiquitous use for trivial tasks presents a genuine ethical problem concerning its large carbon footprint. As AI usage becomes more common, individuals and organizations must consider the significant environmental impact of their choices. Responsible development will require a collective effort to prioritize efficiency, leverage renewable energy sources, and be more transparent about the carbon footprint of AI models. Users, especially younger generations who are frequent users, must weigh the perceived immediate benefit of AI convenience against the long-term environmental consequences, ensuring that this powerful tool serves as a true societal "need" rather than a thoughtless "want."
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Lots of people buy things that they don’t really need but want. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes you should buy things you want, it’s naturally what humans do (like toys), just don't overly buy new things that you don’t need. An example of that is when you have a younger sibling but you or your family buys lots of new clothes for your younger sibling but you still have (and should save) your good well kept and in great condition clothes when you were his/her age and size but you keep buying new clothes for your younger sibling. Another example is when your an adult but keep buying new clothes and your closet keeps getting full because your old clothes are fine and still fit you.

Before buying anything, did you ever give it a moment's thought, " Do I need this? Or do I want this? ". This simple question, when answered truthfully, can be a contribution to lowering your carbon footprint or just saving money in general. An example would be, the new iPhone 17 just came out, now you have the iPhone 14 or 15, it works completely fine and could probably work fine for another 5-10 years with good care. But due to advertisements and looking at your friends with the new iPhone, you would also want one, do you need it? No. Do you want it to show off and not feel left out? Yes. Buying a new iPhone will completely waste your old one and your new one will  have a heavy cost, maybe not on the person buying it, but on the environment it will. It takes 65 kg of CO2 to make a single iPhone 17. An approximate number of 100 million iPhone 17's were made in 2025. That's about 6.5 trillion kg of CO2. So the next time you buy something, think about it, do you need it because its something you need in you daily life and don't already have, or if it's something you want, because you wish to acquire it.

Most things that we think we require in life can be boiled down into two different topics: want, or need. Water, for instance, is a need, essential for our life. but ice-cream, is a want. It is something that is not necessary for your well-being to be alive, and we as a society have thinned that line into almost invisible. We  have added things that we don't require and put them into the list of things we need. This has greatly impacted the carbon footprint we leave on the earth and the amount on greenhouse gasses we release into our atmosphere. I propose we fix this by realizing what is truly a need, and what is simply just a want. we need to only buy what we need, not what we want. Our "simple treats" that we get from day to day hurt our environment more than we know, and we need to reduce our overall consumption over our unnecessary possessions