IB Design Topic 8.2 - Sustainable Consumption

Sustainable Consumption

The consumption of goods and services that have minimal environmental impact, promote social equity, and economically viable, whilst meeting basic human needs worldwide

Eco-warrior

Individuals or groups that actively demonstrate on environmental issues e.g. Greta Thunberg

Eco champions

Individuals or groups that actively demonstrate on environmental issues

Eco-champions

Individuals or groups that enthusiastically adopt environmentally friendly practices as consumers

Eco-phobe

Individuals or groups that actively resent talk of environmental protection e.g. Donald Trump

Eco-labeling 

The labeling of products to demonstrate that they are better for the environment

Energy labeling

Labeling products to show how energy efficient they are.

Pricing considerations

Value for money, long term costs of an environmentally viable solution.

Stimulating demand for a green product

Businesses must convince consumers a green product is as good as or better than existing solutions.

Production of green products

Cradle to cradle, etc.

Pressure groups

Collections of individuals who hold a similar viewpoint on a particular topic to promote positive change.