Is having the latest technology a want or a need?
How often do you get a new cel phone or mp3 player? Did you really need a new model? Do you consider the environmental impact of these purchases? If you are addicted, how can you break your addiction?
Wants or Needs? >
overconsumption
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.





