Consumerism and the environment
In a consumerist society where everything you could ever want is readily available at the click of a button, and technological breakthroughs, product upgrades and new 'improved' versions are being brought to market on a daily basis, there is more waste than ever before.
Recycling is important to protect our environment from the effects of growing landfill sites that become the home to our unwanted items. By recycling items, both the environment and society benefit, as there is less waste and the new owner is able to fulfil a need without turning to the shops and therefore encouraging further production of items that in reality may not be required.
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