Environmental Issues And Fair Trade Flashcards
1
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What is sustainable production
A
Occurs when the supply of a product doesn’t impose on future generations
2
Q
What is fair trade
A
A social movement that exists to promote improved trading terms amd living conditions for producers of products in less developed countries
3
Q
Examples of sustainable production
A
- green energy
- less packaging
-use of recyclable materials - dispose waste
- less polluting modes of transport
4
Q
What act was proposed in 1991
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Environmental protection- minimises pollution
5
Q
What act was proposed in 1995
A
Environment act, encourages control
6
Q
Advantages to environmentally and ethical behaviour
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- creates a good reputation
- investors
- higher prices& usp
- happy workers
7
Q
Disadvantages to environmental and ethical behaviour
A
- profits may fall
- more expensive production
- higher price charged
