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.
1 Before replacing a catalytic converter, check whether it is still under warranty. 2  Under the EPA's Federal Emissions Warranty, the catalytic converter must be covered for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. This raises the total price for parts and labor to $175-$850 or more. 2  For example, JC Whitney charges $186 for the aftermarket Bosal 49-state Legal Catalytic Converter (not legal in California) for a 1998 Chevrolet S10.