Consumerism and materialism are noted as major threats to the efforts of the global environmental movement. Which is an example of how high levels of resource consumption impact the physical environment? The rise of community gardens promote residents having access to local food sources that reduce their carbon footprint Increased recycling efforts result in more efficient use of resources and reduced waste Residents in the Congo mine cobalt to meet global demand electronics production, resulting in water and air pollution in the country There is an abundance of fresh water from agricultural companies using sustainable farming practices