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Originally Posted by T3rminator
Agreed. Would have loved to see some of that $260b spent on the likes of what we are talking about here. Even 1% of that pool would help immensely.
But there is another problem. What if someone like NZ were to exploit the commercial advantages of using China? Then they sell the same wool products for 30% cheaper. We lose.
It would have been great to see how the region could have used the proposed TPP to influence the likes of China and restore balance. But guess who destroyed that idea......
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We need to start promoting, talking and changing the culture of how we consume and it would take time.
But, IMO the younger generations are far more open to discussions about the environment, they/we need to be challenge in how we consume and live out lifes.
Huge subject, but you have to start somewhere, and it would mean one day more jobs at a lower level domestically which is what we need. Not everyone can work in IT.
For example, in our family we have made a conscious decision to get the kids just 1 decent birthday present and to move away from the model of lots of cheap crap that breaks after two weeks use. Ive also requested the same of other family members, we were also collecting to much rubbish and the kids were spoilt.