Think about it: order something, get it tomorrow, zero friction. We've normalized instant gratification in shopping. But here's the catch—that speed has a real environmental price. Every quick delivery means more emissions, more packaging waste, more pressure on logistics networks. The convenience we've come to expect? It quietly carries a climate cost most of us don't see. Worth thinking about what we're actually trading for.
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rugpull_ptsd
· 6h ago
Honestly, I've been struggling with this for a while. One-click ordering arriving tomorrow is convenient, but every time I see that pile of boxes when I receive a delivery, I feel guilty. Sometimes I think maybe I should learn to wait, but when the time comes, I just can't hold back.
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ser_ngmi
· 14h ago
Well, I've actually gotten used to it long ago; it feels slow if I don't receive goods for a day... But now that you mention it, I haven't really thought about the carbon emissions behind all this.
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LiquidatedDreams
· 14h ago
Hi... to put it simply, we have developed this habit where the excitement of receiving tomorrow's delivery is more important than anything else. But what about those cardboard boxes and exhaust fumes? They are completely invisible.
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GateUser-e87b21ee
· 14h ago
I really never thought about it, the cost of buying things quickly is so high... With so many packages delivered every day, it is indeed causing a lot of pollution.
Think about it: order something, get it tomorrow, zero friction. We've normalized instant gratification in shopping. But here's the catch—that speed has a real environmental price. Every quick delivery means more emissions, more packaging waste, more pressure on logistics networks. The convenience we've come to expect? It quietly carries a climate cost most of us don't see. Worth thinking about what we're actually trading for.