Managing Globalisation EQ3 Flashcards
What actions do people take to reduce the negative impacts of globalisation?
1)ethical shopping
2)fair trade
3)NGO- keep Britain tidy
4) Recycling
How does ethical shopping impact people (benefits)?
-Ethical shopping encourages consumers to buy products that are ethically sourced, fairly traded, and produced under good working conditions.
-This helps improve wages, working conditions, and rights for workers, especially in developing countries
-e.g. In the UK, retailers like The Body Shop and Lush focus on cruelty-free and fair trade ingredients, benefiting farmers in Ghana (Shea Butter) and India (essential oils).
-Ethical consumerism also supports local economies by encouraging people to buy from small businesses
How does ethical shopping impact the environment (benefits)?
-Ethical shopping promotes sustainable production, reducing pollution, deforestation, and overconsumption of resources
-Ethical products often support conservation efforts e.g. Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee ensures sustainable farming practices that protect ecosystems in Brazil and Colombia.
-Buying second-hand goods (charity shops, Depop, Vinted) reduces landfill waste and prevents overproduction.
What are the disadvantages of ethical buying?
-Can lead some companies engage in “greenwashing”, misleading consumers into believing their products are sustainable e.g. in 2018 McDonald’s brought out eco friendly paper straws but were criticised as they are difficult to recycle and end up in general waste
-Ethical products are often more expensive, making them less accessible to lower-income consumers
How does fair trade impact people (benefits)?
-Fair Trade ensures farmers and workers in developing countries receive fair wages, better working conditions, and community benefits e.g. g., Fairtrade-certified cocoa farms in Ivory Coast ensure farmers earn a minimum price, protecting them from market fluctuations
-Helps prevent child labour and exploitation in industries like coffee, tea, and chocolate & many supermarkets (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Co-op) sell Fair Trade products, improving access to ethical goods
How does fair trade impact the environment (benefits)?
-Fair Trade promotes sustainable farming, reducing deforestation, soil degradation, and pesticide use e.g. Fairtrade bananas from the Dominican Republic are grown with fewer pesticides, protecting biodiversity
-Fair Trade limits air miles by promoting regional sourcing where possible
What are the disadvantages of fair trade?
-Fair Trade certification costs money, which some small farmers cannot afford
-Some supermarkets prioritise profits, limiting the amount of Fair Trade products they stock as they can be more expensive
What is the “Keep Britain Tidy” group’s impact on people?
-Campaigns like the Great British Spring Clean involve volunteers cleaning up parks, streets, and beaches (less harm to wildlife)
-Promotes education in schools to teach children about sustainability
What is the “Keep Britain Tidy” group’s impact on the environment?
-Reduces plastic waste and protects wildlife from pollution e.g. the campaign has helped reduce plastic bottle litter by 30% in UK coastal areas.
-Protects green spaces by reducing pollution and maintaining public areas
Why might the Keep Britain Tidy NGO not be successful?
Relies on volunteers and public participation, meaning success is inconsistent
What is the impact of recycling on people?
-Reduces waste disposal costs for local councils and taxpayers.
-Provides jobs in the recycling industry (e.g., waste management plants, collection services).
-Reduces reliance on landfills, improving air quality in communities.
What is the impact of recycling on the environment?
instead of producing new ones e.g. Recycling aluminium cans saves 95% of the energy needed to produce new ones (this reduces carbon emissions and preserving natural resources )
-Prevents plastic pollution, protecting marine life and ecosystems
What might recycling not always be successful?
-Not all materials are recyclable, leading to confusion among consumers.
-Some materials still end up in landfills due to contamination or processing limitations.
