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To believe most people who say they care about the environment are hypocrites?

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SharpUmberLeader · 25/01/2025 10:04

I hear so many people talk about reducing waste or going green but they still fly multiple times a year, buy fast fashion, or order takeaway in plastic containers. AIBU to think most people aren’t actually practicing what they preach about sustainability?

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PigInAHouse · 25/01/2025 10:09

I try my best. I can’t do everything, but I can do some things. I don’t buy fast fashion or use takeaway coffee cups, but I do fly once a year because my parents live abroad.
I’m not perfect, no one is, but I figure that taking some steps to help is better than taking none at all.

LittleRedRidingHoody · 25/01/2025 10:06

I think it's a balance. Surely it's good for people to care about the environment and make SOME changes, rather than not care and make no changes?

Flustration · 25/01/2025 10:06

I think most people are hypocrites (me included)

I think it's probably a protective mechanism to help us feel we have control over something that is (on an individual level) uncontrollable.

adminicle · 25/01/2025 10:06

YANBU. Businesses usually use 'sustainability' as an excuse for things that save them money.

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