It is often argued that the environmental damage caused by rising production of consumer goods. Although consumer goods improve comfort and create employment, I believe that the current pattern of production is environmentally unsustainable.
A major reason is that mass production uses energy, water, metals, and plastic at a very high rate. In practical terms, fast fashion can require large amounts of water and create mountains of discarded clothing. This can lead to pollution from factories and waste sites. In addition, repairable products can reduce pressure on natural resources.
Nevertheless, the disadvantages should not be ignored. advertising encourages people to treat new purchases as a normal form of happiness. Another concern is that manufacturers may design goods to break or become outdated quickly. These problems may reduce the value of the policy or behaviour if no safeguards are provided.
For these reasons, I would argue that the causes are cultural as well as industrial. Policy should reward durability, recycling, and honest environmental labelling.