In the article "Consumer Apocalypse: WALL-E", Chris Barsanti explains that the planet "is a planet destroyed by overconsumption, aided and abetted by a sickening network of complexes consumer-industrial. propaganda." Amanda Yesilbas, Katharine Trendacosta, and Annalee Newitz echo this argument in the article "13 Post-Apocalyptic Stories That Actually Teach Valuable Lessons" when reviewing the film Logan's Run: they state "trash goes in, waste comes out,” which solidifies the idea that if we treat the earth like trash, we will get trash in return Although there are many other examples, these films help connect the idea that nature. and the environment are fragile things that must be taken care of and not abused. They want to promote the ideal of conservation in a subtle and fantastic way making you think about what could become of the planet if we don't take care; of