Gold, exotic flowers, seafood and overseas travel were once luxuries for the rich and the privileged. Economic “growth” fuelled by over-consumption has made indulgence in extravagance an aspect of our lives in both developed and emerging economies.
However, have we ever considered such ordinary indulgences relate to the life and death of some indigenous people on the other side of the world? It is the age of consumerism; we crave endlessly for materialistic satisfaction. How long could the resources of our planet sustain to fulfil our everlasting needs?
paradise lost…
surin islands, thailand
pristine beaches on the islands are the last frontier for the sea gypsies living in thailand… [ Synopsis ] ‧ [ Watch ]
floral paradox…
yunnan, china
flower farms stretch to the horizon, but overproduction only results in dull sales… [ Synopsis ] ‧ [ Watch ]
fishless seas…
coron, the philippines
fishermen are destroying their ocean habitats which are originally their life-blood… [ Synopsis ] ‧ [ Watch ]
golden nightmare…
kalgoorlie, w. australia
kalgoorlie the golden mile, mining costs the aboriginals their land, health and culture… [ Synopsis ] ‧ [ Watch ]
no waste! no way?… nagoya, japan
nagoya citizens are striving to make their home town a zero-waste city… [ Synopsis ] ‧ [ Watch ]
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