St. Greta of Stockholm hates capitalism. And consumerism. And people buying stuff. She’s cool with million dollar sailboats, but, that’s another story. So, what are capitalists doing?
Greta Thunberg merchandise sellers strike it rich
Greta Thunberg may have insisted that her bestselling book was printed on paper sourced only from sustainable forests but the young campaigner’s army of supporters do not appear to be quite so environmentally diligent in expressing their admiration for her.
The popularity of the 16-year-old Swedish activist’s uncompromising message on the danger of climate change has led to a boom in the sale of “Greta†merchandise online but analysis by The Times suggests that much of it is either shipped from China or made from materials that may damage the planet.
Amazon, eBay and Etsy are awash with Greta T-shirts, mugs, stickers, badges and bags this Christmas, most of them emblazoned with her image or popular slogans, such as “Listen to the scientists†and “There…
Sadly, the rest is behind a paywall, but, you get the idea. The so-called carbon footprint of all this consumerism is pretty big. Sputnik has access, and notes
Some vendors went even further by offering niche products, including a scented prayer candle, a Greta “viking warrior†garden gnome and car air fresheners.
The Times analysis, however, warns that “few of the products deserve to be†on the Christmas list of “any genuine environmentalistâ€.
“The gnome, for example, is made from bonded acrylic resin, a material that is not easily recycled nor readily biodegradable. The manufacture of acrylic can also involve toxins that are potentially harmful to factory workers and the environment, according to campaigners,†the survey asserts.
Bummer. Furthermore, only one vendor offered to give any of the profits to a climaweenie charity, and there, just a mere 10%. Will St. Greta rail against this consumerism, telling them “how dare you”?
