Are we all to blame for overconsumption? The US population is 60% larger than it was in 1970, but consumer spending is up 400% — and the rest of the world is following suit.
Shopaholics join ‘No buy 2025’ pledge
Frugal first: Inspired by social media campaigns, millions are discovering the pleasures of a simpler lifestyle by cutting out the habit of “getting and spending”. Glossary
Consumerism - Society’s obsession with acquiring consumer goods.
Overt - Apparent or visible.
Covert - Hidden or concealed.
Impulse Buy - Something bought suddenly, without much thought.
Corporations - A large company or group of companies.
Receptive - Willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.
Anthropologist - Someone who studies human beings and societies. The word "anthropology" comes from the Greek "anthropos", meaning "human". It developed as a subject in Europe in the 19th century, although some regard the Arab historian Ibn Khaldun as the first anthropologist.
Liberty - Freedom.
Democratic - A democratic election is one where all eligible citizens are free to vote, where votes are counted fairly and all political parties have fair and free access to communicate with voters.