… or choose a cooperative approach to consumption, within nature’s laws.

• A cooperative model requires compromise.

• • Individuals choosing to subsidise pollution by others e.g. organic food in Europe.

• The wealthy are in a position to set the example.

• • The rich and educated are able to make appropriate resource allocation decisions.
  • They may acquire clean fuel transport, clean energy for domestic and commercial use. They may use recycled materials and set up the infrastructure to recycle and reuse materials. They may buy clean food (organic) and reduce packaging. They may demand newer, smarter technologies. Etc, etc, etc ...

• Others do not have these options, even if they would like to choose them.