The High Cost of Overconsumption in Pakistan
From plastic bags to fast fashion, single-use cutlery to endless gadget upgrades — we’re consuming more than ever, often without even realizing it. This lecture takes a critical look at Pakistan’s growing culture of overconsumption and the unconscious habits driving it.
We’ll explore three key areas:
- What overconsumption looks like in a developing country like Pakistan
- The systemic failure of waste management
- The impacts on lives, livelihoods, and the environment
Finally, we’ll look at how individuals, communities, and institutions can reframe their approach — shifting from a mindset of disposability to one of responsibility — and reimagining what a sustainable, resource-conscious future could look like.
About the Speaker:
A Physics graduate from QAU, Urooba Nadeem is exploring nature-based solutions to prevent environmental catastrophes and build climate resilience. Her work seeks to mend the human-nature relationship, while she passionately catalogs native flora and preserves indigenous foraging wisdom.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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