Is western culture of consumerism ruining the environment ?

Answer 1

It already has

or is there a ray of hope i missed

Answer 2

no

all cultures affect their environment

contemporary western culture affects the environment more than most

whether the affect is "ruin" is just a matter of opionion

some prefer an environment that includes air-conditioned buildings, cars, freeways, and an over-abundance of goods

why is one environmental condition better than another
its just a matter of personal preference