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ble development goals’ and it is vital that governments begin to recognise this. The authors go on to state that increased household consumption in these nations has been identified as a ‘key contributing factor to global problems…such as climate change, depletion of energy resources and biodiversity loss’ (Pape et al. 2011, p. 27). It should also be stated that this practice of overconsumption cannot be sustained into the long term future and that the consumption of natural resources and fossil fuels for manufacturing at this present rate cannot continue long term either. It is clear then that action and ‘mindfulness’ regarding this trend of rapid consumption needs to be undertaken; as well as ensuring that emerging developing countries and the increasing middle classes which inhabit them do not also follow similar unsustainable consumer practices that western countries display.

There are several ways that society at large could attempt to reduce individuals’consumption of too many products. Firstly perhaps, the importance of developing‘behavioural change’ along with a possible return to the previous generations’ days of fixing and repairing faulty or damaged goods would be one way of reducing the amount of electrical goods (so called e-waste) that are often discarded (Gilleard &Higgs 2009; Pape et al. 2011). Further,http://guanli.51lunwenwang.com/itemView.asp?item_id=lw202101151754273993 to increase and actively promote full recycling(as well as the government legislation) to endorse it within the home/organisation;so as to more effectively reduce paper and energy misuse would be of immense added benefit. Schafer, Jaeger-Erben and dos Santos (2011) and SERI (2009) both state that society needs to understand the dangers of producing and over utilising too many precious resources in the needless overproduction of goods; and the potential devastating environmental effects that will subsequently occur. This is furthercomplemented by the idea from Mason (2004) who argues that: The consumerist lifestyle feeds itself through a spiralling desire for material gratification that can never be sated and that attention should turn to opposing today’s excessive consumerism by focusing on the benefits of a lifestyle of moderation and self-restraint. This should be of key focus to all.This may be an idealist’s viewpoint, however its key message has some significant merit and certainly to address this problem a change in human behaviour and attitude must first be realised.

In conclusion therefore, the issue of overconsumption is one which needs much debate, behavioural change coupled with government action. This essay has discussed some of the main reasons for over consumption in the 21st century and as such unless action is taken, the effects on natural resources will take a devastating toll. Although the reasons for this trend this can be described as somewhat complex, they are generally classified and linked to the development of richer, faster growing societies with more disposable income to buy cheaper mass produced items.Therefore, in terms of trying to trying to reduce consumption rates within this faster growing worldwide population, it is strongly recommended that society in general moves towards buying less, recycling more, increased repair of damaged/faulty goods and a general and significant move away from ‘fast manufacturing-fast consumption’ types of behaviour/products. This is no mean feat to achieve of course and will take a significant change of thinking and action from every individual but to fail to do so, will be ultimately devastating and have significant negative effects upon Earth’s precious natural resources and cause widespread problems for the generations that follow.

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Bourdieu, P. 1984, Distinction: a social critique of the judgement of taste, Routledge &Kegan Paul, London.

Gilleard, C. & Higgs, P. 2009, ‘The Third Age: field, habitus or identity?