Lesson 20 Flashcards

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What is fair trade?

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Fair price for products

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What is ethical consumption

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Being more aware of how are use of products are ethical

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3
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What is recycling?

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Reusing products

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What is the aim of a recycling scheme?

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reduce the use of new resources, reduce energy consumption and reduce pollution

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Positives of a recycling scheme? (3)

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More sustainable solution
WRAP - Waste and Resources Action Program
EU target 50%

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Negatives of a recycling scheme? (2)

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Lots of energy required - more vehicles - pollution

Council restrict amount of waste taken away fly tipping

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What is a circular economy?

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An alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose) in which we keep resources in use for as long as possible

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Positives of a circular economy? (3)

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More than recycling - substituting secondary materials for primary - minimise energy use
France and Italy made it illegal to throw out unsold food - donate to charities
China use recycled copper instead of new copper to make circuit boards

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What is the keep Britain tidy campaign?

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Cleaner streets, paths and beaches

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10
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Positives of the keep Britain tidy campaign? (3)

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Preserving resources, wasting less, recycling more

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What is ethical shopping?

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Buying from retailers that are fair trade, organic or cruelty free

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12
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Ethical Shopping disadvantages?

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Expensive

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