Sustainable Consumption (Junior Cert Business Studies): Flashcards
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Sustainable development
Sustainable development
Meeting current needs while ensuring future generations can meet theirs
Carbon footprint
Carbon footprint
Measures environmental impact of individual/organisation activities
Food miles
Food miles
Distance food travels from production to consumer
The 3 Rs of waste management
The 3 Rs of waste management
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Global average carbon footprint per person annually
Global average carbon footprint per person annually
4 tonnes
Irish average carbon footprint per person annually
Irish average carbon footprint per person annually
17.5 tonnes
How many times higher is Irish carbon footprint vs global average?
How many times higher is Irish carbon footprint vs global average?
4.375 times higher
Main benefit of buying local food
Main benefit of buying local food
Reduces transport emissions & supports local economy
Home efficiency measures
Home efficiency measures
Insulation, energy-efficient appliances, renewable energy
Sustainable transport choices
Sustainable transport choices
Walk/cycle, use public transport, plan trips efficiently
What causes CO₂ release into atmosphere?
What causes CO₂ release into atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels: oil, natural gas, coal
Highest carbon impact food transport method
Highest carbon impact food transport method
Air freight
Sustainable product selection priorities
Sustainable product selection priorities
Minimal impact, biodegradable/reusable, reduced packaging