Infographics by Allison Springer, Homestead High School

TikTok haul videos push the agenda that the more you buy, the better. Typically coming from companies like SHEIN and TEMU, this style of content appeals primarily to teenage girls. 

With the affordability aspect of SHEIN, the desire to buy large quantities is greater. This is especially noticeable during the shift of seasons or around holidays. 

Initially, I was fully on board with these videos. I grew up in a time when YouTube Christmas haul videos went viral every year, and the recent videos gave me a deep feeling of nostalgia. 

After taking a step back, however, I realized the problematic systems behind companies like SHEIN. Sure, buying new clothes is an easy way to get a dopamine hit, but it also has detrimental effects on the Earth. This is true to the extent that the industry …
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