Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don’t always align. Despite their strong desire for eco-conscious living, many Gen Z consumers find themselves drawn to the allure of fast, affordable, trend-driven consumption.

https://theconversation.com/gen-z-and-the-sustainability-paradox-why-ideals-and-shopping-habits-dont-always-align-257601

by The_Weekend_Baker

8 comments

  1. Millennials were guilty of the same thing. Not to mention using AI and the internet in general is absolutely terrible for the environment but no one is going to stop so lets all stop pretending we are so righteous.

  2. I’m 28 and everyone in my generation just wants others to fix the problem while grossly contributing to the problem. We are the generation that saw all the Instagram and YouTube high-consumerism unboxing videos and said “yeah this is good”.

  4. It’s hard to blame them for contributing to the system that was presented to them.

    Like what you just want us all to magically change how society works. Foh.

  5. Gen Z is teenagers and people in their twenties. Quit blaming the young uns for systematic problems.

  6. “We should improve society somewhat.” “Yet you participate in society. Curious! I am very intelligent.”

  7. Firstly, wow, I’m soo~ surprised that young people tend to trend towards the affordable. /s

    Secondly, If consumers had to research every purchase, they’d be doing nothing but research. This is what government regulation is for.

  8. To say it with the wise words of the german band Die Ärzte (translated):

    “Its not your fault that the world is as it it, but it is yours if it stays that way.”

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