{"id":28362,"date":"2023-12-13T13:26:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T13:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.strettonclimatecare.org.uk\/?page_id=28362"},"modified":"2023-12-13T13:26:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T13:26:04","slug":"consumerism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/strettonclimatecare.org.uk\/caring-for-the-environment\/consumerism\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumerism"},"content":{"rendered":"
In an age of rapid technological advancement and relentless marketing, consumerism has become an integral part of our daily lives without us really noticing. However, the flip side of this voracious appetite for goods is the severe environmental toll it exacts. The impacts of overconsumption are manifold, ranging from resource depletion to pollution and climate change.<\/p>\n
Key threats to the environment include:<\/p>\n
Stretton Climate Care runs a Repair Cafe on the second Saturday of every month. It is generally held in the Scout Hut, with an occasional change in dates or venue – check the Events<\/a> page for the latest information. The threats posed by consumerism and overconsumption are daunting and drivers of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and pollution. However, the power to effect change lies in the hands of individuals. By making conscious choices, embracing sustainable practices, and advocating for responsible consumption, each person can contribute to a more harmonious relationship between humanity and the environment.<\/p>\n Let us recognise the impact of our choices and work collectively towards a future where the pursuit of material things does not come at the expense of our planet.<\/p>\n