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CN-Consumption

The Cornell Note of Consumption(Global Issues)

Main IdeaNotesPg
Economy Consumption tied many global issues. Sometimes, consumption rising leading to economic growth. But increased demand for goods has increased in natural resources, we are not sure whether we can continue. 136
Society People spend less time making things for themselves and more time working for a wage. When they actually buy consumed they will struggle financially. Give the example of the U.S. economic recession in 2008. 136
Environment Ecological footprint measure the impact of consumption on the environment. Give example of the consumption a bout consumption. Ecological overshoot means human are using resources faster than the planet can replenish them. UAE sustainable consumption. 136~137
Step 1: Extraction Extraction is the removal of resources from a natural environment. Give a example produce a microchip. Mining Gold: -Dirty business -Cyanide heap-leaching, cyanide is toxic -Sheer amount of waste they produce 140~141
Step 2: Production Production is the process by which raw(and sometimes recycled) materials are turned into manufactured goods. Give an example about the computer chip produce from different places. 142
Power Source Production is not possible without large amounts of energy. Examine its carbon footprint is the one way to get an idea of how much energy is required to produce an item. 142
Human Resources Human labor plays a major role in production. Give an example of the Chinese laborers. Give an example of the factories building computer components in California, that place contaminated with toxic chemicals; the pollution linked to the baby born. 142~143
Step 3: Distribution
Step 4: Consumption
Step 5: Disposal
Larger Ecological Footprints
Externalities
Do more with less
Grow a local economy
What is consumerism? Consumerism: the cultural orientation that leads people to find meaning, contentment, and acceptance through what they consume. 136
Created by: Elaineren
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