Consumerism is the backbone of our economic system; companies drive excessive consumption for profit, impacting the environment significantly.
Reducing material consumption is crucial to combat looming climate change, as emphasized by researchers and UN Sustainability Goal 17.
"Obsession with the latest tech gadgets drives open pit mining for precious minerals. Demand for rubber continues to decimate rainforests. Turning these and other raw materials into final products releases one-fifth of all carbon emissions." - Yvon Chouinard
Design has historically been used for consumer engineering, including planned obsolescence, contributing to excessive consumption.
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