Ethical and Environmental Concerns Drive Localism and Awareness of Consumer Impacts (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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What is predicted for global food demand by 2050?
What is predicted for global food demand by 2050?
Likely to double worldwide
Predicted global energy use increase by 2035
Predicted global energy use increase by 2035
50% increase
What is localism?
What is localism?
Response to globalisation aiming to increase local sustainability
Two localism benefits
Two localism benefits
Saves energy use, reduces size of eco-footprint
Localism cost: transport emissions paradox
Localism cost: transport emissions paradox
Often offset by more efficient production methods
Fairtrade worker protection
Fairtrade worker protection
No slave or child labour used
Fairtrade premium use
Fairtrade premium use
Invested in local communities (healthcare, education)
Ethical consumption standards (3 examples)
Ethical consumption standards (3 examples)
Safe working, zero pollution, sustainable farming
Recycling benefit: waste
Recycling benefit: waste
Reduces amount going into landfill
Recycling limitation: zero waste
Recycling limitation: zero waste
Not possible - some wastes cannot be recycled