Assess the methods used in local communities to reduce the impact of globalisation on the environment

Question 1

intro

Answer 1

Globalisation increased interconnectedness certain groups such as wall street movement and local communities have come up with strategies to decrease the impacts

Question 2

Paragraph 1 the most effective strategies is transitions towns

Point :Most effective strategy in local communities to reduce impact of globalisation as is not just a strategy but a mentality to promote sustainability(define) which has spread to other local communities

evidence: First in Devon Totnes 2006 now

Answer 2

Point :Most effective strategy in local communities to reduce impact of globalisation as is not just a strategy but a mentality to promote sustainability(define) which has spread to other local communities

evidence: First in Devon Totnes 2006 now 1000 in 50 countries

Explain: Strategy has spread promoting the spread of being sustainable by setting up bottom up grassroots projects help sufficiency and sustainability

try’s to get rid of consumer society which in future is about to overtake the non consuming by reduce consumption , waste and fossil fuels dependence and use local goods and services

Question 3

Paragraph 2 the most effective strategies methods used in local communities to reduce the impact of globalisation on the environment is

local sourcing Point: Decreases the impact of globalisation on environment by reducing the transported things like food reducing food miles

However this could increase the emissions by trying to produce things that are not

Answer 3

Point: Decreases the impact of globalisation on environment by reducing the transported things like food reducing food miles

evidence: local restaurants buy meat from local butchers who get their meat from local farmers who feed their livestock with local produce/crops.

explain: Instead of importing meat from countries like Brazil got from local community reduces food miles less planes flown less emissions

However this could increase the emissions by trying to produce things that are not meant to be grown such as tomatoes in the UK in green houses adding CO2

Question 4

Paragraph 3 the least effective strategies method used in local communities to reduce the impact of globalisation on the environment is

recycling Point: Recycling as reduces wastage try’s to implement a circular economy

e.g example up to …% of waste in a waste bin could be recycled, but instead goes to landfill.

however

Answer 4

Point: Recycling as reduces wastage try’s to implement a circular economy

e.g example up to 60% of waste in a waste bin could be recycled, but instead goes to landfill.

explain: A circular economy (also referred to as circularity or CE) is a model of resource production and consumption in any economy that involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible.

However, the recycling process does still require energy and water for: Treatment of waste
Transportation of waste to recycling sites