The Green Elephant

— The Outsized Effect of US Consumption —

Overconsumption is biggest threat to the American DreamAmerica is living beyond its means, and its overconsumption and lack of savings is the biggest threat to the American Dream, writes Stephen S. Roach.

Buying begets buying: how stuff has consumed the average American's lifeOur addiction to consuming things is a vicious cycle, and buying a bigger house to store it all isn’t the answer. Here’s how to get started on downsizing

Overconsumption is costing us the earth and human happinessStory of Stuff creator Annie Leonard's new book highlights the high price of the western world's obession with all things material

Watch: Here's How The American Lifestyle Really Compares to The Rest of The World

Overconsumption In America, What Are The Solutions?The world knows there is overconsumption in America. As I try to move towards a more minimalist life style. Would the country benefit from minimalism?

Over-consumption in America: beyond corporate power | OUPblog

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Which countries eat the most meat?Many in the West say they are trying to cut down on meat, but the reality is a different story.

You know you're consuming too much – how to stop before it consumes you tooFrom a material standpoint, our needs should be limited, but advertisers take advantage of our unlimited emotional needs to keep us shopping, says a former ad writer. The first step to a solution, he believes, is seeing the problem

Marketing a culture of overconsumptionDr. Emma Boyland continues her series with a look at marketing strategies by Big Food to promote overconsumption. A drum-playing gorilla. An orange tiger saying “grrrreat!”. Even the simplicity of a jingle and “I’m loving it!”. What do all of these things have in common...

Books on Over-Consumption

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