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?
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Wants or Needs
Many people these days are just looking to expand on what they own without thinking if they truly need the item. A major issue that contributes to this is fast fashion. With so many cheap options available, consumers will constantly continue buying without thinking about the ethics or environmental impact. It takes about 2,700 liters of water to make one t shirt. Combine that with the amount of clothing that continues to fill up landfills because it is considered "out of fashion" and more problems continue to arise. I've attached a video that goes into depth more on the subject of ethical fashion or "slow fashion"





