Consumer Ethics, Sustainability, and Globalisation Flashcards
Non-Renewable Resource
Resources that are limited in supply and cannot be replaced. E.g. Fossil Fuels (Oil, Gas)
Renewable Resources
Resources that are not limited in supply and will not run out. E.g. wind, sunlight
Renewable Energy
Hydopower Energy
Wind energy
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Biomass energy
Sustainability
process of balancing the social (people), economic (profit) and environmental (planet) systems for the wellbeing of people now and in the future
Three Pillars of Sustainability
Social - People
Environmental - Planet
Economic - Profit
Sustainable Development
meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Sustainable Consumption
buying goods and services that do not harm the society, environment or the economy in the long term e.g zero waste products (like shampoo bars).
How to Promote Sustainability
Use rechargeable batteries
Reduce use of electricity
switch off your computer
Recycle
compost your food waste
Shop around for sustainable products e.g. organic, zero waste
Dispose of technology products carefully
Buy energy efficient homes
Get active: cycle rather than bus
Use reuseable bottles
An Ethical Consumer
someone who chooses goods and services that meet their needs and that reflect their views on what is right and wrong.
Ethical Goods
produced in a way that is kind to the environment and to people who produce them.
Boycotting
voluntary act of protest in which consumers refuse to buy from or deal with a particular company. This damages the reputation and sales of the business.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
this is when organisations act to benefit the society and environment.
