A recent undercover investigation by ITV (Must Read) in an Amazon warehouse in Dunfermline, Scotland, reported the disposal of more than 130000 new or lightly used objects in a single week in just one location. How could Amazon be so wasteful? Why weren't the usable objects sent to those in need? Sadly trash is the result of socio-cultural acts of classification in which objects are considered valueless within a particular context. It's about us. We must change.
Discover P.J. Joseph's blog, your guide to colored gemstones, diamonds, watches, jewelry, art, design, luxury hotels, food, travel, and more. Based in South Asia, P.J. is a gemstone analyst, writer, and responsible foodie featured on Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN, and CNBC. Disclosure: All images are digitally created for educational and illustrative purposes. Portions of the blog were human-written and refined with AI to support educational goals.
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Sunday, July 04, 2021
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