overconsumption

Example Sentences

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Hamblin agrees social media has "probably accelerated trend cycles a bit too fast" which he says "doesn't help with overconsumption and people understanding their true taste".

From BBC

The so-called ecocide narrative argues that deforestation led to conflict and population decline before Europeans arrived in the 18th century, turning the island into a cautionary tale about overconsumption.

From Science Daily

“That already imparts a scarcity that, in a world of easy, accessible overconsumption, can be used in service of status.”

From The Wall Street Journal

There has been some backlash, especially among younger generations, to the environmental impact of fast fashion and overconsumption, but consumer spending has just kept growing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The scientists called for changes including “reducing overconsumption” among the wealthy, protecting and restoring ecosystems, and shifting away from meat-heavy diets to more plant-based foods.

From Los Angeles Times