Globalisation Flashcards
When purchasing goods what should a consumer consider
Pollution
Animal testing
Worker’s Rights
Local Business /Support
Scarce Resources
What are non-renewable sources
Resources that are limited in supply and cannot be replaced.
E.g. Fossil Fuels (Oil, Gas)
What are renewable sources
Resources that are not limited in supply and will not run out.
E.g. wind, sunlight
What is sustainability
Sustainability is the process of balancing the social, economic and environmental systems for the wellbeing of people now and in the future.
What are the 3 pillars of sustainability
• Social - People
• Environmental - Planet
• Economic - Profit
What is Sustainable Development
meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
What is 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
• Recycle
• Use reuseable bottles
• Reduce use of electricity
*Switch off your computer
What is an ethical consumer
An Ethical Consumer is someone who chooses goods and services that meet their needs and that reflect their views on what is right and wrong.
How to be an ethical consumer
• Buy Fairtrade products where possible
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Shop locally to minimize damage to the environment from transporting products long distances
• Avoid goods that have a negative impact on society, animals and the environment.
What is boycotting
• Boycotting means a voluntary act of protest in which consumers refuse to buy from or deal with a particular company.
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
this is when organisations act to benefit the society and environment.
What has the growth of ethical consumers led to
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is encouraged
• The growth of Fairtrade good and fair labour certified garments
• The promotion of animal welfare e.g. no animal testing
What is globalisation
Globalisation is the process by which the world becomes interconnected as a result of trade, improvements in transport and communications.
What are the 4 reasons of globalisation
Improvements in Technology:
Consumer Demands:
Freedom of Trade:
Transport Improvements:
