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The environmental repercussions of this return culture are stark. Online shopping logistics contribute to significant carbon emissions, with estimated impacts equivalent to adding 5.1 million gas-powered cars onto the road. The rushed production of quality inferior products to cater to consumer demands without consideration for sustainability leads to a cycle where everything, from furniture to electronics, is made with lower-quality materials. This blind rush for quantity over quality has diluted the longevity of products.