The Universal Problem

We saw a problem in our contemporary consumer culture-- the habit of buying things at their full price for permanent possession when you only really need them for a specific duration of time or purpose and context.

This puts a strain on the financial stability of lower-class and middle-class consumers, especially in the context of Bangladesh where rising inflations and financial uncertainty are the norm. Say, for example, a family may spend a considerable quantity of money on items that are only required for one time, such as a large piece of furniture for a family gathering or tools for a home project. These purchases often end up stored away in the attic, occupying space but offering little ongoing value. This is especially a negative thing for a lower-income family, which constitutes a majority of the Bangladeshi population, as they cannot afford other things in life due to this financial burden that has no practical utility for them.

Add kerosene on fire, this consumer habit is detrimental to the environment-- as it is over-production for unnecessary ends. The production, packaging, and eventual disposal of these items contribute to pollution and waste. Manufacturing new products requires raw materials, energy, and resources, all of which have ecological impacts. For every new piece of furniture, home appliance, or electronic item produced, there is a carbon footprint attached—impacting not only the climate but also the local environment through waste generation and resource depletion.

All of the resources and energy that are gone into building products in this over-production culture could also have been used to build something else that could potentially boost the economy and further mankind in technological advancements.

All-in-all, this practice is something we see as a problem-for-all (consumer, environment, and economy) and hence we ought to solve it.