Idea
Our consumer behavior and the lifestyle of the Western world are becoming a test for the environment. And Switzerland has its part to play in this - both at home and abroad. Less and less of what we consume is produced locally, and more and more is imported. At the same time, Switzerland exports more goods abroad. Products are manufactured, transported, consumed and finally disposed of in a globally organized manner. This uses up natural resources worldwide and pollutes the environment.
Why I think this topic is important
No matter what products we buy, our consumption has consequences for the environment. Exactly which consequences can vary widely. But overall, our consumption behavior is becoming a test of endurance for the environment. Both Germany and many other regions around the world are affected. This is because the manufacture of many products is organized globally.
For example, our consumer behavior affects the emission of greenhouse gases.
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https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/441862/umfrage/private-konsumausgaben-in-der-schweiz-nach-quartalen/
In Q3 2021, private consumer spending in Switzerland was estimated at around 94.7 billion Swiss francs, up on the figure for the prior-year quarter.
Private consumer spending includes spending by private households and spending by non-profit institutions serving households. Due to Corona, consumption was significantly higher.