1. “Disposable” vs “Renewable” (Define each and give examples)
1.1. Disposable
1.1.1. Lifetime: used once
1.1.2. Material: indecomposable, non-recyclable
1.1.3. Cost: cheap
1.1.4. Consequences
1.1.4.1. Human health: toxic chemicals
1.1.4.2. Environment
1.1.4.3. Animals
1.2. Renewable
1.2.1. Lifetime
1.2.2. Material: sustainable (time-endurance)
1.2.3. Cost: higher, cost-effective in the long term
1.2.4. Not producing waste
2. How to encourage people - use EF products - coming to take-away shops?
2.1. SHORT TERM: impose heavy tax -> force restaurants to reduce these unsustainable products -> discount programs for consumers bringing their own containers
2.2. LONG TERM: Educate people: projects, propaganda on sustainable consumption -> YOU KNOW BETTER, YOU DO BETTER
3. There is no such thing as a “green product?
3.1. Definition of ''green''? Not using energy? not causing harm? not taking up place in the trash can? then there is none.
4. “Conscious/ethical/conscientious consumerism” - how to apply? Examples
4.1. Aware of the products' impacts
4.2. Take into consideration the time-value and footprints of the products instead of their costs or appearances
4.3. Carefully select brands/producers/distributors - strong ethics values, strong commitments
4.4. Be aware of the footprints of their consumer decisions -> reduce consumption
4.5. How to apply?
4.5.1. Educate urself
4.5.2. Do research about ethically, environmentally responsible businesses -> make a list
4.5.3. Reduce consumption
4.5.3.1. Not urgent purchasement: write it down, look back after a few days/months
4.5.3.2. Do you really need it? Alternatives? What if you don't buy it?
4.5.3.3. Reassess your motivation: what drives the needs? what fear? what insecurities? how to solve - does the solution require purchasing stuff?
4.5.3.4. Buy long lasting stuff
4.5.3.5. Unfollow trends