global consumer culture | sustainability

quiz #2

FALSE

Before the 1970s, the term "sustainability" had not been introduced by experts.

political

Of the following options, which is not one of the three pillars of sustainability?

social, environmental, economic

think the 3 P’s: people, planet, profit

What are the three pillars of sustainability?

social

Which part of ESG examines how a company manages relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers?

environmental social governance

what is ESG?

create and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations.

according to the U.S. National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), what is the goal of sustainability?

Hans Carl von Carlowitz

Who coined the term "sustainability"?

Fair & Ethical

Of the 7 Sustainable Priorities, which refers to traditional, local craftsmanship?

ecosystem services

green engineering & chemistry

air quality

water quality

stressors

resource integrity

EPA sustainability primer ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS

Renewable resources

Resources that can be replenished are referred to as:

FALSE

Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are renewable resources.

equitable

Social + economic sustainability =

bearable

social + environmental sustainability =

viable

economic + environmental sustainability =