It is true that in many countries, people increasingly use products for only a short time before discarding them. This essay will explain the main causes of this “throw-away” habit and discuss consequences it may create for the environment and society.
There are several reasons why modern societies have arised and developed this short-term consumption habit. One compelling reason is that the expansion of inexpensive mass production results in the output growth and the surplus goods. In other words, almost all everyday items are affordable and avaiable, while repair services are expensive; thereby buying something new seems quicker and more rational for many customers. Another key cause is the rise of online shopping paired with fast, sometimes same-day, delivery through vast logistics networks. As a result, people can reoder almost anything with a few taps and receive it rapaidly, which normalized implusive purchases and short product lifecycles while eroding the habit of maintaining possessions.
However, this trend has potential-repercussions which impact to environmental and social problems. Regarding the former, producing short-lived goods demands continious extraction of metal, oil as well as timber and high energy inputs for manufacturing and transport. As a consequence, many resources may run out and environment suffers the serious polllution leading to extreme weather phenomenas such as global warming and eathquakes. In terms of society, “throw-away” habit is regarded as a wasted behaviour causing the surge in landfill waste and rubbish. In many cities, for example, these landfill sites negatively affect the health of people around and urban landscape.
In conclusion, the fast consumption stems mainly from cheap mass production and the convenient online shopping. If left unaddressed, it will worsen pollution and resource scarcity, harm public health and create a heavy burden for future generation.