Lesson 20 Flashcards
What is fair trade?
Fair price for products
What is ethical consumption
Being more aware of how are use of products are ethical
What is recycling?
Reusing products
What is the aim of a recycling scheme?
reduce the use of new resources, reduce energy consumption and reduce pollution
Positives of a recycling scheme? (3)
More sustainable solution
WRAP - Waste and Resources Action Program
EU target 50%
Negatives of a recycling scheme? (2)
Lots of energy required - more vehicles - pollution
Council restrict amount of waste taken away fly tipping
What is a circular economy?
An alternative to a traditional linear economy (make, use, dispose) in which we keep resources in use for as long as possible
Positives of a circular economy? (3)
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
What is the keep Britain tidy campaign?
Cleaner streets, paths and beaches
Positives of the keep Britain tidy campaign? (3)
Preserving resources, wasting less, recycling more
What is ethical shopping?
Buying from retailers that are fair trade, organic or cruelty free
Ethical Shopping disadvantages?
Expensive
