Tag: Consumerism
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The Sofa Paradox: When Cheap Meets Expensive
The modern marketplace is plagued by a dichotomy: cheap, mass-produced furniture and expensive, handcrafted pieces. This phenomenon, known as the ‘Sofa Paradox,’ has swept across the globe, altering how we perceive quality and value. The mass production of furniture, particularly sofas, has led to a significant decline in craftsmanship over recent decades. Gone are the…
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The Invisible Burden of Fashion: When Waste Outlives Wear
As wardrobe doors around the world slam shut on once-desired fashion items, forgotten fabrics are carted away to meet their fates in far-flung waste mountains or incinerators. This silent journey from closet to condemnation reflects a troubling reality about our global waste management practices. Disposal sites across the globe become the resting places for textile…