What if spray paint decorates our future lives?
In our daily lives, items that are used casually can have a substantial impact. Recent news has drawn attention to the sale of spray paint on Amazon. If this trend continues, what changes await our future lifestyles?
1. Today’s News: What is Happening?
Source:
Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Enamel Spray Paint available on Amazon
Summary:
- 15-ounce Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Enamel Spray Paint is back in stock on Amazon.
- Price is $4.94, with free shipping for Prime members or on orders over $35.
- The same product is also available at Walmart.
2. Three “Structures” Behind It
① The “structure” of the current issues
The expansion of online shopping is facilitating easy choices for consumers. This has created an environment where products can be tried easily, enhancing DIY and individual creativity, while raising concerns about environmental impacts due to increased consumption.
② How it relates to our lives
Products like spray paint can serve as triggers for starting DIY projects and individual creative activities. Simply changing colors can alter the impression of furniture and spaces, making life more colorful.
③ Our role as “choosers”
We need to consider options for enjoying creative activities while being mindful of the environment. Choosing reusable materials and eco-friendly products is a step towards a sustainable future.
3. IF: What will the future look like if this continues?
Hypothesis 1 (neutral): A future where DIY culture becomes the norm
Directly, the number of DIY projects using spray paint will increase, resulting in unique spaces that reflect individual tastes and preferences. Consequently, a culture valuing individual creativity will mature, fostering diversity in personal expressions.
Hypothesis 2 (optimistic): A future where eco-friendly products thrive
As the demand for spray paint rises, manufacturers will focus on developing environmentally friendly materials. Eventually, eco-friendly products will become the standard, and consumers will actively make earth-friendly choices.
Hypothesis 3 (pessimistic): A future where environmental burdens accumulate
Increased consumption may lead to worsened waste and environmental pollution. This could result in a future where environmental concerns are deprioritized, raising fears of natural resource depletion and impacts on ecosystems.
4. What choices can we make now?
Action Items
- Choose eco-friendly products
- Practice recycling and remaking through DIY projects
Thinking Tips
- Consider environmental impacts from a long-term perspective
- Express creativity while being conscious of sustainability
5. Workshop: What would you do?
- Which spray paint would you choose? Please consider why.
- What kind of dream space do you want to realize through a DIY project?
- What can you do to reduce environmental burdens?
6. Conclusion: Learn from the future to make choices today
As you contemplate the potential of spray paint to color the future, what choices will you make? Please share your vision of the future on social media or in the comments section.
