RE: Alternative Consumer: My take on what I do to help the planet
More than a decade ago, Venezuelans were like that, we wasted food, coffee, resources. But the situation, in which we live now, has made us value resources more. Already most (not to say everyone) bring their own food to work and their own water. Due to prices, there is less consumption of junk food. There is more reuse of packaging (although I think it has always been this way), I mean the packaging of butter, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, and so on. The consumption of oil for frying has decreased, due to the scarcity and price of it. And of course, the amount of garbage has decreased. And many other things, which from one point is good for the environment and for our health.
Of course, it's an obligatory way to do it, it's not for our own pleasure. However, sometimes I think it's good to see that there's something positive in this catastrophic situation.
Thanks for stopping by! I find it sad that dire economic situations are what prompt many to do this; this wasteful society we practice doesn't need to be so. Many fall victim to the constant barrage of advertisements on various media to buy, consume and throw away. Shame what we are doing!
There is also the effect of the programmed obsolescence with which many products have been designed. That's a problem that generates a lot of waste.
Yes, programmed obsolescence is absolutely an issue, particularly with newer equipment that's developed. Cars for example, are a prime example. The cars in the 50's and 60's had their issues however they were built to last. Nowadays cars are built to break.
And the smartphones too!