ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Overconsumption

Overconsumption means that you have too much of something or you use too much of something. For example, if you eat too many cookies at once, that's overconsumption. Or if you buy too many toys, that's also overconsumption. Overconsumption can be bad because it can lead to problems such as using up resources too quickly, polluting the environment, and not saving money for the future.