oVERcONSUMPTION

Overconsumption occurs when our use of natural resources outweighs the sustainable capacity of ecosystems. (1)

What are the consequences?

A prolonged period of overconsumption leads to:

1. The destruction of ecosystems and eventually, the loss of natural resources.
2. An increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Detrimental impacts on health: overconsumption is fuelling the obesity crisis. (1)

Earth Overshoot Day (2)

This day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. In 2020, Earth Overshoot Day landed on 22^nd August. If we continue down this path, we will eventually deplete Earth’s natural resources, accumulate more and more waste and further pollute the Earth.

Rethink your spending habits! (3)

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Overconsumption References

(1) Wikipedia: Overconsumption
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overconsumption

(2) Earth Overshoot Day: What is it?
https://www.overshootday.org

(3) Rethink Your Choices
https://www.geelongsustainability.org.au/zero-waste/