No Advertising in Public Spaces.

We always talk about sustainability, yet at the same time we allow companies to entice more consumption in public spaces. A ban on advertising could curb this manipulation, reduce consumption, and beautify public spaces.

Problem

• The advertising pressure for more consumption is immense, leading to consumption…: The advertising pressure for more consumption is immense, leading to consumption beyond what is necessary.
• It is contradictory that the state provides public space for advertising, which …: It is contradictory that the state provides public space for advertising, which promotes climate warming, destruction of nature, and debt, all of which it simultaneously tries to address.
• Over 500 million per year are invested in outdoor advertising to promote consump…: Over 500 million per year are invested in outdoor advertising to promote consumption.
• Revenues from advertising in public spaces are a kind of indirect tax, which the…: Revenues from advertising in public spaces are a kind of indirect tax, which the population pays through unnecessary consumption.
• Advertising disfigures public space.: Advertising disfigures public space.

Solution

• Advertising is generally prohibited in public spaces.: Advertising is generally prohibited in public spaces.
• Public transport is part of public space, so advertising is also prohibited ther…: Public transport is part of public space, so advertising is also prohibited there.
• In public spaces, limited areas should be provided for advertising that serves n…: In public spaces, limited areas should be provided for advertising that serves non-profit, cultural, or political purposes. This creates space for social interests and political information while regu…
• There are no exceptions to the advertising ban, as these would otherwise be imme…: There are no exceptions to the advertising ban, as these would otherwise be immediately abused to circumvent it, thereby leading to advertising being done after all.

Benefit

• Without advertising, public spaces become more beautiful and quieter.: Without advertising, public spaces become more beautiful and quieter.
• The pressure to consume is reduced.: The pressure to consume is reduced.
• Less consumption is good for the environment.: Less consumption is good for the environment.
• One is no longer forcibly confronted with advertising in public spaces.: One is no longer forcibly confronted with advertising in public spaces.