The Cost of Convenience: The Dirty Truth About Consumer Waste and Its Global Impact

In this week’s episode of Unraveling, we dive into Buy Now, Netflix’s powerful documentary exposing the hidden costs of consumerism. From manipulative marketing that fuels overconsumption to the devastating environmental and social impact of our waste on impoverished countries like Ghana, this film uncovers hard-to-ignore truths.We discuss how consumerism goes beyond being just an environmental issue—it’s a humanitarian and spiritual crisis. Together, we explore how overconsumption exploits vulnerable populations, the intersection of environmentalism and spirituality, and the importance of making values-aligned choices in a consumer-driven world.Tune in to hear our thoughts on the global waste crisis, the systems behind it, and actionable steps we can all take toward a more compassionate and sustainable future. 🌿Watch Buy Now on Netflix!For more from us:Subscribe to our newsletter:Follow us on Instagram:The Skin Deep: Is in no way affiliated with this podcast we use their cards as question prompts in our episodes and think they are great for fostering deeper conversations so we like to give them credit. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit julyandjamie.substack.com/subscribe