New Releases - May 25, 2021

The Day the World Stops Shopping:  How Ending Consumerism Saves the Environment and Ourselves
by J.B. Mackinnon
4 stars

When lockdowns happened in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, a curious thing happened, cities that were covered in smog noticed clearer air.  It is no secret that the level of consumption that occurs in the world today cannot possibly continue.  There are only so many resources and there is only so much space for the amount of waste this level of consumption requires.  This book examines what it would mean if, as a whole, the world consumed much less than it does.  What would happen to the environment and how would the economy adapt.  It looks at case examples of countries that were forced to consume less due to recessions and at businesses that are making sustainability a cause.  This book had some interesting ideas but also showcased just how overwhelming the problem actually is.  At times a bit repetitive but overall this is an enlightening book.  I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.