unsustainable fashion
Environment
Why Fashion Has a Green Problem

We could say that we have unsustainable fashion because of decisions on the supply and demand sides of the market.

face mask pollution
Environment
The Face Mask Pollution Problem

Typical of the tradeoffs created by all decisions, wearing the face masks that prevent the spread of Covid can mean more plastic pollution.

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Economic History
The Cost of Garbage

With landfills, recycling and composting the alternatives, garbage incineration that generates electricity has become increasingly popular.

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