As you might know, the world of trade has got its many pitfalls, due to the dynamics of the world economy. Oftentimes, big corporations and manufacturers move their production plants overseas, to countries such as China, India, or other South East Asian locations, among other places. The main benefit for them is that the workforce is significantly cheaper over there.
Consumerism can be seen as a truly unhealthy social trend. It’s essentially capitalism at its most extreme! As consumers, we are constantly bombarded with advertisements. We are pushed to believe that we can get “more for less” or that we can get deals after deals after deals.
Capitalism has become established as the main lifestyle in the western world, and elsewhere around the globe. In other words, we are consumers. Most of us buy and spend every day, and as a consequence, there is an overload of disposable waste, which ends up cluttering our planet. Every week, something as simple as buying your groceries can produce so much plastic waste! Just think of all the packaging materials that you are discarding!
Climate change is quite a serious issue, and it is an imminent threat to the whole world as we know it. Yet, it is also one of the most divided and controversial topics of our time.
Imagine a world full of plants, animals, and beauty. Where no part of the world was cleared for our own benefits. This was once the earth before humans. Now imagine a world with only black smoke, no trees, no animals, just a giant city with towering buildings and dark roads. This will be the earth if we don’t start to conserve our environment before it is too late. Things are going on fast and we have to act fast quickly.
You may not have heard of jute bags before, but you have likely seen them around quite often. These stylish items are leading the way, as sustainable products that are not only useful and eco-friendly but also a fashion statement.
The sheer volume of plastic pollution in the world today is massive. Plastic cannot degrade, and therefore, its toxicity continually wrecks havoc on oceans, animals, waterways, and people. It is expected that by 2050, the seas will have more plastic than fish by weight.
Although five years have passed since the deadliest structural killing in history at Rana Plaza, providing adequate compensation for all the victims’ and affected families is still far away as the public interest litigation writ petition seeking court directives on the amount of compensation has not been heard by the court for last four years.
Emma Watson has always been a loud voice in the world of celebrity activism. She stood firmly at the forefront of many political causes, from speaking to world leaders about the meaning of feminism as a Women Goodwill Ambassador for the UN, to talking out about environmental concerns.
Easter is a time for indulgence and heedless hedonism, with everyone using the holiday as an excuse to consume too much chocolate! Want to try something different this year? Easter can be the perfect time to expose and educate your family about environmental values. Here are the top ways to do something a little extra special for Easter this year.