Wastage In Modern Day Society...
I’ve heard many stories from my parents and grandparents about their lifestyle during their younger days. Whenever something went broken, it was fixed instead of being replaced including the small items like socks, light bulbs, etc.
This was mainly because financial resources were scarce during the war time and the luxury to replace those items simply could not be afforded.
Today, the situation is very different in my generation. Due to a substantial increase in living standards, my family can afford to be less frugal when it comes to material matters. Food not consumed or food going to be expired is simply tossed into the garbage without consideration of wastage. Clothes that no longer fit as well or which colour has faded over time are discarded or thrown to the deepest corner of the wardrobe pending donation to charity.
Is it correct to waste our resources just because we can afford to? Where is the motivation to spend the effort to fix something broken when you can well afford to replace it easily. I believe there is no correct answer to those arguments.
As for me, I doubt I’ll stop throwing away food that I cannot finish nor think twice to pay extra for toll just because I fear getting stuck in traffic as in my mind, I still can easily afford those small luxuries.
This was mainly because financial resources were scarce during the war time and the luxury to replace those items simply could not be afforded.
Today, the situation is very different in my generation. Due to a substantial increase in living standards, my family can afford to be less frugal when it comes to material matters. Food not consumed or food going to be expired is simply tossed into the garbage without consideration of wastage. Clothes that no longer fit as well or which colour has faded over time are discarded or thrown to the deepest corner of the wardrobe pending donation to charity.
Is it correct to waste our resources just because we can afford to? Where is the motivation to spend the effort to fix something broken when you can well afford to replace it easily. I believe there is no correct answer to those arguments.
As for me, I doubt I’ll stop throwing away food that I cannot finish nor think twice to pay extra for toll just because I fear getting stuck in traffic as in my mind, I still can easily afford those small luxuries.
1 comment:
It's not necessarily a comparison between the older generation and this one. It's also the difference between how you were brought up, your family background and financial situation.
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