Subject: the feeding frenzy of commercialism/consumerism is about to begin : we are entering a season of extravagant /profligate consumption and self- indulgence.
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> The problem is we live in a culture that glorifies consumerism and we don't think that we need to live within a finite budget and a finite carbon footprint.
> We are about to enter a season of rampant consumption and marketing hype.
> Retailers will be gearing up for the big Xmas season.
> We will be bombarded with messages to shop, spend, borrow, and buy,buy,buy--influences wch are difficult to ignore and resist.
> We have to resist the "culture of commercialism" in wch we are immersed. Contrary to societal pressure the ideal holiday is not one surrounded by a glut of consumer goods; rather it is time and activities shared with family members.
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> Don't be fooled by "deals" and "bargains".
> The best way to save money on a "sale" is to not buy it!
> Black Friday should be rebranded as
> " buy-nothing-day"!
> Don't buy into the buying and consumption frenzy this holiday season.
> We each need to reduce our carbon footprint.
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> warning to humanity--a second edition:
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> http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/14/health/scientists-warn-humanity/index.html
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> The letter essentially says that if there is not a groundswell of public pressure to change human behavior, the planet will sustain "substantial and irreversible" harm.
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> we need to decrease our consumption and decrease our population
