Social Media and its Effects on Overconsumption by Rachael Kapoor

Social Media and it's affects on overconsumption

rrk90_ — 2023-11-15 19:33:45 UTC

there has been waste for years

rrk90_ — 2023-11-15 19:34:48 UTC

a lack of sustainability and the presence of overconsumption has existed for decades

social media can help sustainability

rrk90_ — 2023-11-15 19:37:26 UTC

social media can help get work out there about different issues and also connect people with more sustainable brands

social media perpetuates fast fashion and lowers sustainability

rrk90_ — 2023-11-15 19:38:09 UTC

social media does not help sustainability

rrk90_ — 2023-11-15 19:41:01 UTC

Social media influences people to buy more than what they need and allows for trends to flow faster and therefore run through clothing much quicker.

influence of social media on consumer behavior

rrk90_ — 2023-11-18 23:48:15 UTC

environmental impact of overconsumption

rrk90_ — 2023-11-18 23:53:18 UTC

psychological impact

rrk90_ — 2023-11-19 00:09:38 UTC

Social media makes people feel left out if they don't seem to get a piece of clothing or follow a trend. They tend to have a certain fear of missing out and desire instant gratification.

rrk90_ — 2023-11-19 00:10:39 UTC

the products they are advertised to buy are helpful

advertisements and product placements with influencers

rrk90_ — 2023-11-19 00:36:51 UTC

products get placed on consumers and users of social media's feeds and will promote overconsumption

rrk90_ — 2023-11-19 00:41:38 UTC

social media has helped advertisers and companies promote and market to certain audiences

disposable culture

rrk90_ — 2023-11-19 00:43:21 UTC

social media perpetuates a society where trends change rapidly, leading to increased waste

rrk90_ — 2023-11-19 02:20:36 UTC

social media introduces new ideas and can promote sustainability in some cases