Slowing down and lengthening life
There appears to be a widespread consensus that many consumer goods do not last as long as in the past. Tim Cooper investigates throwaway culture and how we can encourage longevity.
Category: consumerism
How can clothing companies encourage re-use?
The fashion industry has accelerated in recent years. There was a time when clothing brands had seasonal ranges, and launched new products three or four times a year. Some high … Continue reading How can clothing companies encourage re-use?
Why our possessions possess us
“Your life is not made up of the things you own,” Jesus tells us, as reported in Luke 12:15. Jesus knew that the abundance of our possessions is no way … Continue reading Why our possessions possess us
Consumerism is a symptom of a deeper problem
John Daniels contributes to our discussion of consumerism, arguing that it is an indicator of a bigger issue. In his recent post on the topic, Tony does us a great … Continue reading Consumerism is a symptom of a deeper problem
Ve have vays of making you buy
Tony Emerson considers consumerism and what role Joy in Enough might play. “Consumerism”, according to its Wikipedia definition, “is a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods … Continue reading Ve have vays of making you buy
Buying God: Eve Poole on theology and consumerism
In this guest post, theologian, author and speaker Eve Poole shares a summary of her book Buying God: Consumerism and Theology. Buying God unites theoretical work on theology, capitalism and … Continue reading Buying God: Eve Poole on theology and consumerism
Christmas, consumerism, and the power of giving
Christmas is a time of generosity, a time to remember God’s good gifts to us, and to express our love for each other through giving. It’s also a time of … Continue reading Christmas, consumerism, and the power of giving
A life less throwaway
Throwaway culture is one of the more frustrating aspects of consumerism. It’s wasteful of resources and obviously bad for the environment, but it serves us badly too. We have to … Continue reading A life less throwaway
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