The affirmative has argued that the environmental movement's focus on changing

consumer habits is misguided. They claim that these changes are too small to make a
significant impact on the environment, and that we should be focusing on more
systemic changes instead.
I do agree with the affirmative that changing consumer habits is not enough to solve
the environmental crisis. However, I do not believe that this means we should regret
the environmental movement's focus on these changes. In fact, I believe that these
changes are still important, even if they are not the only solution.
Good afternoon judges and my worthy opponent. I”m Minh, the first speaker of the
Negative side and our team strongly disagree with the motion that the environment
movements focus on changing consumer habit (using bamboo straws, not eating meat,
etc) to protect the environment.
My speech will be devided into 2 parts argument and Rebuttals

Before i get to my argument i will go to our team’s rebuttal for the affirmative.
The affirmative has not provided any evidence to support their claim that changing
consumer habits is too small to make a significant impact on the environment. In fact,
there is a growing body of evidence that suggests that these changes can have a real
impact, even if they are not the only solution.
The affirmative has also failed to address the fact that systemic changes are often
difficult to achieve. It can take years or even decades to implement major changes to
government policy or corporate practices. In the meantime, we cannot afford to wait
for these changes to happen. We need to take action now to protect the environment,
and changing consumer habits is one way that we can do that.

Now to our team’s argument

First of all. Changing consumer habits can help to create demand for sustainable
products and services. When people start to demand sustainable products, businesses
are more likely to offer them. This can help to drive innovation and investment in
sustainable technologies.

Secondly meat production also contributes to deforestation. Forests are cleared to

make room for grazing land and to grow crops for livestock feed. This deforestation
releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which contributes to climate change.

Finally. Eating less meat is good for the environment. Meat production is a major
contributor to climate change, water pollution, and deforestation. Eating less meat can
help to reduce our impact on the environment. Individuals can make a difference by
changing their consumer habits. When we make small changes in our everyday lives,
it can add up to a big difference for the environment. By using bamboo straws and
eating less meat, we can help to reduce our environmental impact. The environmental
movement should focus on both individual and systemic change.
In conclusion, I believe that the environmental movement's focus on changing
consumer habits is still important, even if it is not enough to solve the environmental
crisis. These changes can help to raise awareness, create demand, and build
community. All of these things are essential for creating a more sustainable future.
Eat less meat. As mentioned, meat production is a major contributor to climate
change, water pollution, and deforestation. Eating less meat can help to reduce our
impact on the environment. You can try going vegetarian or vegan for a few days a
week, or simply reduce the amount of meat you eat in your meals. There are many
delicious and affordable plant-based alternatives to meat available today. Use reusable
straws. Plastic straws are a major source of pollution. They can end up in our oceans
and waterways, where they can harm marine life. Instead, use reusable straws made
from bamboo, metal, or glass.