Wanting something is very distinguishable from needing something. For example, you need water to live, but you may want to have soda or some juice. This problem is huge in the technology industry as many people crave into their want for new technology and end up buying it. The average person buys a new phone around the two-year mark, while most phones can last from three to five years. Another great example of this is buying new clothing instead of reusing old clothes that still fit. These cravings make it so that the textile industry makes up for 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions, totaling above all of the international flights and maritime shipping combined. So next time you think about buying something it might be good to ask yourself if you truly need it.
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