Objective Proficiency p 45. Article: Consumerism. Writing

Your local newspaper has asked readers to contribute with an article addressing the following questions:

• How important is consumerism in our society?
• Is too much emphasis placed on the purchasing and consumption of material possessions nowadays?
• To what extent is the pursuit of economic goals at the expense of environmental, social, or ethical concerns? 
• What are the alternatives to the current consumerism trends and our consumption behaviour?

You can start your research here:

Alternatives to Buying Gifts for the Holidays

Shopping and Consumerism

Freecycle: A Web of Free, Unwanted Things

Why 'Black Thursday' Isn't Bad For Everyone

Are You 'Drowning in Clutter'?

You can get some ideas on how to write articles on pages 90, 91, 158, 159, 174 & 175, click here and also here.

Finally, you can find useful language for writing here.