Article Summary

Abstract

The article concentrates on the subject of ecological costs of consumption. The paper was written with the purpose to be presented at a symposium. The audience perceived as highly educated and had an interest in this field of study and that is why the piece was meant to educate people to push policy and government to do more for the reduction of costs associated with consumption.

Introduction

At this time, humans are consuming and producing products and waste at a much higher rate than any other time in history. The way through which this consumption and production is taking place is ...