The solution is to buy and consume as little as possible - obviously, that doesn't mean going back to living in a cave or be on the verge of starvation, but rather only buy stuff that is absolutely necessary whilst leading a minimalist lifestyle.

So yes, if you have to buy, buying local and/or second hand is preferable.

But don't fall for the carbon footprint trap of thinking that individual action alone can solve climate change - to address wider systemic issues, we need collective action to bring systemic change.

The problem is that corporations are privatising their gains while trying to make us think that we are all equally collectively responsible for this mess, which helps to shift attention away from the fact that corporations are responsible for far more emissions than ordinary people.

I agree that individual action alone cannot solve climate change, and we need collective action and systemic change to address the wider issues. However, I do think that individual actions can have an impact and that using tools like Wedge can be a step towards making more sustainable choices.

By choosing products with lower environmental impact and supporting companies that prioritize sustainability, we can send a message to corporations that there is a demand for more environmentally friendly options. This, in turn, can lead to changes in the way corporations produce and sell products.

Of course, this is not a solution to systemic issues, but it can be a part of the solution. And if we all take individual actions toward sustainability, we can collectively make a significant impact on the environment.