: Rotting food in landfills is a primary driver of climate change, contributing to about 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions . The Vanishing Future: Economic and Social Shifts
: Younger people today often earn less on an inflation-adjusted basis while facing drastically higher costs for education and housing.
For younger generations, the traditional "social contract" of doing better than one's parents seems to have gone away.
: In the US, approximately half of all produce is discarded due to "unrealistic and unyielding cosmetic standards". This "ugly" fruit and vegetable waste accounts for up to $15.4 billion in retail losses annually.
"Gone Away" is a multifaceted concept that often touches on the loss of physical resources, the shifting social landscape for younger generations, or the philosophical mystery of what happens after life.
A significant portion of what we produce—nearly —is "gone away" before it ever reaches a consumer's plate.
Gone Away Apr 2026
: Rotting food in landfills is a primary driver of climate change, contributing to about 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions . The Vanishing Future: Economic and Social Shifts
: Younger people today often earn less on an inflation-adjusted basis while facing drastically higher costs for education and housing. Gone Away
For younger generations, the traditional "social contract" of doing better than one's parents seems to have gone away. : Rotting food in landfills is a primary
: In the US, approximately half of all produce is discarded due to "unrealistic and unyielding cosmetic standards". This "ugly" fruit and vegetable waste accounts for up to $15.4 billion in retail losses annually. : In the US, approximately half of all
"Gone Away" is a multifaceted concept that often touches on the loss of physical resources, the shifting social landscape for younger generations, or the philosophical mystery of what happens after life.
A significant portion of what we produce—nearly —is "gone away" before it ever reaches a consumer's plate.