In the United States, we often take many things for granted. One of many examples is our resources. We have so many things at our disposal that sometimes we don't even think about how or where we got them. Like food, the United States has some of the richest soil in the world, so as a result we are able to grow much of our own food. In addition to water, we have fairly easy access to water, which allows us to grow high-yield crops. We have at our disposal all types of clothing; while many other countries may not even have the ability to source clothes. Let's take gas, for example, it's a very precious thing that we have as a society, but do we ever think about where that gas came from and how it got there? Most people don't. However, there are places in this world where people may not even have cars at their disposal, but only gas. If you asked someone living in the United States if we are a nation of excess, they would most likely say yes. In today's society, especially here in the United States, we waste many things that many people in the United States and other parts of the world would die for. Food, water, clothing, gas, the list goes on and on with the things we waste in the United States, but why do Americans waste so much? Americans waste large amounts of food, clothing, money, and numerous other items, simply because we are a wasteful society. As Americans, we waste more food than many countries even consume. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, “The average American eats 10 times more food than a Southeast Asian consumer” (Hsu). This is equivalent to consuming 10 meals for a consumer in Southeast Asia. We throw away leftover food just because we ran out... half the paper... ff every month you have to pay interest which is a waste of money because you pay extra for that money you spent. These are just a couple of examples of how we waste money in today's society; the list goes on and on. From interest on loans to buying a $3 Starbucks drink. We are so spoiled as Americans that some people don't even think about it. However, it also depends on the fact that it is your money, if you have earned it, you should be able to spend it on what you want, even if it is a total waste in someone else's eyes. This is the joy of being Americans, of being free and being able to do what we want with our money without being challenged for doing it. However, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't do something to conserve our resources because it can benefit you, but it can also benefit other people who may not have the same luxuries that other people have..