Rethinking Resource Consumption

This chapter highlights the urgent need for a global reassessment of natural resource use, focusing on the interconnectedness of ecological, economic, and social systems. It critiques the shortcomings of current economic models and emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability and equity into resource consumption practices. The discussion includes the disparities in material footprints across regions and income levels while advocating for policies that support a just transition towards a more sustainable future.