Consumer Culture

noun expenditure

adjective done in a way that is easily seen or noticed

• Conspicuous consumption is often associated with displaying wealth through luxury goods and services.
• People who engage in conspicuous consumption are often seen as showing off their money.
• Those who flex with their flashy purchases are all about that conspicuous consumption life.
• In a world where status is measured by possessions, conspicuous consumption reigns supreme.

noun a disposable item, typically intended to be discarded after use

adjective describing something that is easily discarded or disposable

• The throwaway culture is detrimental to the environment.
• I just use throwaway containers for my lunch.
• I found this cool throwaway camera at the thrift store.
• She has a throwaway attitude towards relationships.