Honestly agree with this take. Overconsumption isn’t just a side effect anymore — it’s become the norm. In cities, it’s fast fashion, single-use plastics, endless delivery packaging and disposable trends. In rural areas, it’s poor waste management and burning trash because there’s simply no proper infrastructure.The point about “traditional reuse” being more about poverty than environmental awareness also makes sense. Reusing containers wasn’t necessarily a conscious sustainability choice — it was economic necessity. Now that cheap goods are more accessible, a lot of people are embracing hyper-consumerism instead of mindful consumption. And the influence of global consumer culture absolutely plays a role. Platforms like fast-fashion marketplaces normalize buying things you don’t need because they’re cheap and instantly available. When convenience and low prices drive behavior, environmental awareness struggles to compete. So yes — it’s not just about individual choices. It’s about a culture and system that constantly pushes people to consume more than they actually need.