Re:IKEA to discontinue its annual catalog, ending a 70-year run
by AngryData on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @03:12PM
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I agree, but to me it is still like holding a cup over your head while it is raining outside and functionally does almost nothing except spread the fake idea that we are actually turning society green. Paper in general is probably one of the least things we should be worried about because it is one of the easiest things to farm and uses minimal input compared to the bulk of material it produces.
Re:IKEA to discontinue its annual catalog, ending a 70-year run
by forgotmypw17 on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @03:24PM
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What should we be concerned with even more, in your opinion?
And how would someone who spends money reduce their complicity?
Re:IKEA to discontinue its annual catalog, ending a 70-year run
by einpoklum on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @09:40AM
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> Every little bit helps and this seems like an easy win, ecologically speaking.
It is likely not helpful if IKEA gets to enjoy the image of an environmentally-friendly eneterprise based on a token gesture. Many companies engage in such gestures to get themselves off the hook for their involvement in problematic practices.
I'm not saying that it's IKEA's fault that people buy throw-away furniture, or that the population is growing etc, but still.
Re:IKEA to discontinue its annual catalog, ending a 70-year run
by alistairSH on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @10:27AM
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Yep. Same for Apple: "We're leaving out the charger for your $1000 phone. It's for the environment, we promise."
But, I'll take any environment win I can get at this point.
I hate to think how much junk mail I receive every year. We use a 14 gallon recycling bin and it's about half full of waste paper mail EVERY WEEK in the USA. Catalogs, flyers, credit card offers, loan offers, etc. It's disgusting and I can't opt out.