We do of course, we pay through our pocket, through our depleting natural resources and through the devastating social effects of mass production.
Our water sources pay:
It takes almost 70 Litres of water to grow one apple; one a day keeps the doctor away?
It takes 137 Litres of water to produce one egg, yet we happily eat two for breakfast without a second thought.
It takes 3407 Litres of water to produce one pair of blue jeans; how many do you own?
In this case study, obtained online, this user clearly outlines the effects of mass production. While the credibility of the author is unkown, the crux is uncontentious. It explores the social and enviornmental effects of mass produced furniture. The alleged illegal sourcing of timber from non-renewable sites, the effects of low-cost labour on small societies in developing countries, and to me most interestingly, the homogeneity of mass production effecting our sense of style.
“Buying mass-produced, impersonal, cheap things to decorate your home creates a homogeneous environment shared by thousands of other people. The sense of individuality and personalization of your most intimate surroundings is lost” (Global Citizenship wiki, 2011, para. 5)
References:
Orange County Water District (2013) Water Facts. Retrieved from http://www.ocwd.com/ConservationEducation/WaterFacts.aspx
Global Citizenship wiki (2011) Ikea Case Study: Some Effects of Mass Production and Consumption. Retrieved from:
http://globalcitizens.pbworks.com/w/page/25662206/Ikea%20Case%20Study%3A%20Some%20Effects%20of%20Mass%20Production%20and%20Consumption
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