An worker handles buyer packages on the distribution heart of the U.S. on-line retail big Amazon, in Germany.

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In the previous couple of years, a brand new pattern has emerged on social media: De-influencers.

Instead of promoting, de-influencers encourage their followers to cease shopping for issues they do not really need. De-influencers are additionally utilizing this pattern as a chance to boost consciousness in regards to the destructive influence of overconsumption on the setting.

From plastic packaging to ineffective devices that find yourself in landfills, over-consumption would not simply have a destructive impact on our wallets – but additionally on our planet and local weather change.

We take a look at what position can de-influencers play in serving to handle local weather change and spreading the message of sustainable residing.

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The episode was produced by Brianna Scott. It was edited by Jeanette Woods. Our govt producer is Sami Yenigun.