Environmental Sustainability Flashcards
1
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Linear Economics
A
Resource extraction, production, distribution, consumption, waste
2
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Circular Economics
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Reuse, reduce, recyle, repair
3
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Finite Resources
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- limited supplied resources which cannot be renewed
4
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Non-Finite Resources
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- likey to never run out and can be renewed at the same rate as it is being used
5
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Planned Obsolence
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- deliberately designed to have a specific lifespan
6
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Percieved Obsolence
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- consumer believes they need to upgrade even if their product is still fully functional (clothes, phone, etc;;)
7
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Technology Push
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When products are re-designed due to change in manufacturing methods or materials - Samsung Galaxy Touchscreen 2012
8
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Market Pull
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Demand from consumers for new improved products - Miniturisation of the camera
