You may save on certain items this Black Friday but according to activists, the planet is footing the bill.
Black Friday has an environmental cost according to those calling for a boycott. File pictureEnvironmental activists are calling for the international community to boycott one of the year’s biggest shopping days,The term ‘ Black Friday ’ was first used in the trade publication ‘Factory Management and Maintenance’ in November 1951.
Minimalist YouTuber Exploravore is a part of this cause. “Black Friday is the Super Bowl Sunday of consumption in America: but it has devastating effects on the planet. We can do better as humans. Join me in taking a stand against the consumer madness that dominates the holiday season and choosing to focus on what really matters,” she captioned the video.
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