External Influences-STEEPLE-environmental

Question 1

Give examples of environmental issues caused by businesses

Answer 1

Air/water/land/noise pollution 
Wastage
Deforestation 
Fracking 
Carbon emissions 
Congestion(fumes)

Question 2

What does sustainability refer to?

Answer 2

Preventing negative impacts from economic systems and production on the earth and its environment

Question 3

How can a business behave in a sustainable manner?

Answer 3

Using video conferences 
Recycling schemes 
Reduce packaging 
Using local suppliers/sustainable supplies 
Disposing chemicals/waste correctly
Etc.

Question 4

Suggest ways for the fashion industry to become more sustainable

Answer 4

Use organic cotton 
Use 100% recycled plastic 
Higher quality goods to reduce unnecessary purchases
Work with zero waste factories
Paperless returns