The ground for sustainability comes down to the free thinking individual. There seems to be two core groups of thought when it comes to this topic. The tree hugging, tofu eating, environmentalist vs. the consumer driven capitalist who just wants to live their life in comfort, living off the fat of the land. Then the meat. And then sucking the
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There is a problem going on in our world. Obviously, there is. The main problem is fixing it. Everyone has got their inane idea on how they're going to do this.
Then the original problem keeps getting stretched to the point where everyone feels fucking overwhelmed. Which creates frustration that leads to apathy. Which is where I'm currently at.
I think the best thing you can possibly do is learn and read. Read books about what's going on in the Middle East, Africa, China, etc.
Avoid commercial newspaper because it is propaganda. Yes, even the New York Times. Especially the New York Journal.
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Fuck it. Livejournal you are the original political cockblock.
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I have grown up and live around consumers who believe in using what products there are until they are no longer useful and then finding another use for them.
People who label themselves environmentalists feel they are superior because they live simply and recycle but when they put on a pair of 80 dollar shoes that costs more than my entire outfit then I see another consumer chasing a fad.
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Anything that sparks conversation is a good read. And I love doing so with my sister. Since we are probably polar opposite.
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