The increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this? What can be done to solve this problem?[619]

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day and age, consumerism is on the rise, a driving force of the global economy.

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surge in the

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of consumer

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has led to a significant degradation of our natural

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.

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complex issue arises from a multitude of factors, and finding a solution requires a global effort. There are multiple reasons why

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and

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adversely affect the

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. First and foremost, as the demand for

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escalates, the corresponding need for increased

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becomes apparent. As industries involved in manufacturing these

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have intensified their utilization of metals, minerals, water and the

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, those precious have depleted significantly. The amount of

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used in

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and

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continues to rise at the global level and the rate at which

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are being extracted globally is outpacing both population and economic growth, meaning we are using more

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and less efficiently. Not only that, there are inadequate environmental regulations regarding chemical hazards.

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dissuading factories from releasing hazardous chemicals and toxic emissions and consumers from dumping rubbish into rivers or lakes.

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, one of the most well-known environmental impacts of unsustainable

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and

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is climate change. The

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of food,

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, contributes greatly to climate change. The process of producing food involves the emission of carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases.

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includes deforestation and clearing of land for agriculture and grazing, digestion by livestock, the

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and use of fertilizers and manure for growing crops, and the use of energy to run farm equipment, usually with fossil fuels. All these activities make food

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a major contributor to climate change. Addressing

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necessitates helping hands from corporations, individuals and collaborative

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. Governments should launch campaigns aimed at enhancing consumer awareness about rampant consumerism and its dire consequences. With the truth exposed to everybody, individuals are more likely to refrain from excessive buying and

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to eco-friendly alternatives. Governments could propaganda through

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social media

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, posters,

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and TV

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shows.

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Day is celebrated annually on June 5th, raising awareness about environmental issues and encouraging about 143 countries and countless other non-governmental organizations to take action for the protection of the

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. Stricter laws and policies should be adopted by companies and manufacturers so as to reinforce their eco-friendliness. Simultaneously, policymakers could bolster harsher

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and penalties against those who disregard waste safety and management, including longer business suspensions and repercussions for those responsible for

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environmental transgressions. Companies should

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move towards models that benefit the

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. These could range from using sustainable energy sources and

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to implementing measures and remaining accountable. Consumers could

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adopt practices

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as buying local and seasonal

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, buying only what

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need and dressing smarter by buying

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clothes and wearing them longer. In conclusion, consumerism has a significant impact on our lives

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unchecked growth and lenient environmental measures

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unstable

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and

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.

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, these problems can be resolved with the help of individuals and companies.