ENVIRSC 2EI3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Linear System, Consumerism
6 Feb 2017
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No, some people have more say, ex: government. Corporation is bigger in size and power than government. Perceived: convinces us to throw away stuff that is still useful. (ex: new iphones, fashion) Allows a person to pay cheaper prices. Real costs of making stuff aren t captured in the price (cid:498)trashing the place(cid:499) Mix toxic chemicals with natural resources (ex: bfr, a neurotoxin) Food with highest toxins: human breast milk. 99% of stuff is trashed within six months. More stuff, less time for things that actually make us happy, less leisure time. Us: 4. 5 lbs of garbage per day. Release of toxins in the air (dioxin)
