Amount Quote by Bill McKibben
“I imagine a certain amount of consumer impulse will be replaced by community connection. You can already see it starting with things like the local food movement.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of Nature, 1989
Consumerism may give way to community-driven initiatives like local food movements.
In simple terms: Community can replace consumer impulse.
Support local, community-based alternatives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- food sourcing
- neighborhood projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities foster local alternatives?
- What barriers exist to reducing consumer impulse?
Transition requires cultural shift and infrastructure.