The question is not just a rhetorical one but a pressing health inquiry that demands our attention.
BUY NOW . . . The Shopping Conspiracy
The lies we’ve been sold will cost us. This unpredictable and revelatory documentary special from a two-time Oscar-winning team pulls back the curtain on the secretive world of the most influential brands, as insiders and whistleblowers expose the covert manipulation tricks to keep you buying, no matter the cost. This is the story big business don’t want you to know.”
Their five rules of corporate buying manipulation:
Sell More
Waste More
Lie More
Hide More
Control More
According to the eye-opening documentary, BUY NOW, The Shopping Conspiracy, the staggering reality is that over 12 tons of plastic and trash are disposed of daily into our oceans and landfills. This relentless cycle of consumption and waste is now haunting us, as these microplastics infiltrate our bodies in ways we never imagined.
Recent studies have raised alarming concerns about the prevalence of microplastics in our drinking water and human tissues, including our hearts, brains, and even reproductive organs. The implications are still unclear, leaving doctors and scientists grappling with the potential health threats lurking beneath the surface of our convenience-driven lifestyles.
The insights shared by experts are chilling; microplastics are not just a local problem but a global crisis, with these tiny particles finding their way into the most remote corners of our planet from the peaks of Everest to the depths of the Mariana Trench. They're in the air we breathe, the food we consume, and the water we drink. This pervasive presence of microplastics serves as a stark reminder that our personal health is intricately linked to the health of our environment. The ticking time bomb of microplastics is not merely an environmental issue; its a human health crisis waiting to unfold.
As we reflect on the interconnectedness of our well-being and the planet's health, we must confront the realities of plastic pollution with urgency and empathy.
Living sustainably isn't just a trend; its a necessity for our survival and the health of future generations. We have the power to make informed choices that can drastically reduce our plastic footprint. Lets embrace a life less plastic one that champions reusable products, supports eco-friendly brands, and advocates for systemic change in our communities.
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend nearly $1 trillion on clothes, electronics, trinkets, and other goods during the 2024 holiday season. That’s about a fifth of the whole year’s retail sales in just two months.
Will all that shopping make people happier? Probably not — more than half of Americans say they regret their previous Black Friday purchases, according to one national survey. Polling suggests the high people get from buying stuff is ephemeral; it fades quickly, only fueling the desire to buy more.
12 tons of plastic waste is discarded every SECOND!
Perhaps the biggest loser in the cycle of overconsumption, however, is the planet. By some estimates, the retail industry accounts for a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. The internet is littered with blogs and opinion articles claiming consumers are to blamed — that “our need to shop is ruining our planet.” But the producer of a new Netflix documentary called Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy sees an injustice in that framing.
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