Challenging Overconsumption: Do Second-Hand Markets Provide a Solution or Bear a Hidden Cost?

Is second-hand shopping truly sustainable? This episode explores the paradox of resale markets – while they provide potential solutions to our throwaway culture, growing commercialization may be feeding rather than fighting overconsumption. With a critical assessment of both the potential benefits and possible negatives of second-hand markets, we explore how to move beyond simple resale solutions to address the root causes of the overconsumption issue.

By Vivien Xu

 

Challenging Overconsumption Do Second-Hand Markets Provide a Solution or Bear a Hidden Cost

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