environmental factors, social and economic challenges Flashcards
what does fair trade do?
aims to offer improved terms of trade to local producers and workers. by buying fair trade goods, it helps to support local communities who can afford to develop and improve their methods of production. focuses on better prices, working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in less economically developed countries.
what does fair trade do in simpler terms
give farmers an alternative route to market and ensure a higher and stable income. fairer and better working conditions. products are being grown in an ethical and environmentally friendly way
what is deforestation
permanent removal of trees and clearing the land for agricultural use and farming / grazing. timber may be used for fuel, construction or manufacturing
What is the FSC and how does it help
certifies which materials are sourced from sustainably managed forests. meaning that the forest will use selective logging and replanting to create a cycle of productivity that doesnt harm the environment that doesnt harm the forest environment.
what does an increased use of recycled paper do
avoids more trees being cut down and felled
explain the impact of deforestation on the greenhouse effect
trees photosynthesise, absorbing Carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen which offsets the green house gases produced by humans. if we remove the trees, more greenhouse gas emissions will be produced. removal of trees mean that less carbon dioxide will be absorbed.
