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French Environment Minister's Anti-Shopping Campaign Sparks Intense Black Friday Debate

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Apparel Resources

The French environment ministry's anti-shopping campaign, aimed at promoting sustainable consumption and transforming Black Friday into a Green Friday, has sparked controversy within President Emmanuel Macron's administration. While the campaign seeks to combat unsustainable over-consumption, it has faced criticism from cabinet members, including the economy minister, who is concerned about rising unemployment and reducing living costs. The campaign, initiated by the French Government's Agency for Ecological Transition, uses humorous TV ads to encourage individuals to question their buying decisions and promote a circular economy. However, the Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses has condemned the campaign, citing concerns over inflation and a slowdown in economic activity in the retail sector.

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The Role of the Rich in Urban Water Crises: A Study

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNBC

The unsustainable consumption of the rich, including the use of swimming pools, garden irrigation, and washing cars, is a key driver of urban water crises, according to a new study that calls for a fresh approach to tackling the issue. The study, which focused on Cape Town, found that the elite and upper-middle-income groups together use more than half of the water consumed by the entire city, while informal dwellers and lower-income households consume a mere 27.3% of the city's water. The report proposes a new approach to preserving water resources centered around "altering privileged lifestyles, limiting water use for amenities and redistributing income and water resources more equally."

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