The definition of consumerism is the protection of the rights and interests of the general pool of buyers, or an obsession with buying material goods or items. 1  Laws and rules that protect people who shop and spend are examples of consumerism.  An obsession with shopping and acquiring stuff is an example of consumerism.
Drop your cat off while you run an errand. Be sure to review our information about the Non-ferrous Scrap Metal Recycling law ! Catalytic converters have been included in a new expansion to that law. We typically pay between $5 and $50 (or more!) for each catalytic converter you bring in to recycle.We do inspect each converter first to determine if it still has the internal components that give them recyclable value.rop your cat off while you run an errand. Be sure to review our information about the Non-ferrous Scrap Metal Recycling law ! Catalytic converters have been included in a new expansion to that law. We typically pay between $5 and $50 (or more!) for each catalytic converter you bring in to recycle.
Shopping for a catalytic converter: 1  Most of the cost of replacing a catalytic converter is for the part itself rather than labor charges. 2  Do-it-yourself installation is possible, but this doesn't necessarily save much money. Installation generally takes about an hour, depending on the vehicle, and costs about $75-$120 an hour. 2  This raises the total price for parts and labor to $175-$850 or more.