Confronting Consumption

Write about a time you overlooked an eco-friendly option due to convenience or cost.

This prompt involves reflection on our patterns of consumption and how they relate to the environment. Dive into what you knew about the eco-friendly option, analyze why you nevertheless chose not to take it, and explore what kind of mindset shift might be needed to prioritize the planet over personal convenience or cost. Unearth ways that your decision might have impacted the environment, and consider any guilt, regret, justification, or indifference you might feel about it.