Along Quote by Paul Hawken
“Somewhere along the way to free-market capitalism, the United States became the most wasteful society on the planet.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Drawdown, 2017
Free-market capitalism in the US has led to extreme wastefulness, harming the planet.
In simple terms: US capitalism creates massive waste.
Key Takeaway
Seek sustainable alternatives to consumption.
Themes
environment
economics
waste
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- corporate practices
- government regulation
- consumer behavior
Key Concepts
sustainability
policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What wasteful habits can you change?
- How can policy reduce waste?
A Different Perspective
May ignore benefits of market innovation.
