Topic 8 (8.1-8.4)

Bottom-up strategies

Targets are pushed by the local consumer towards change with policy at Government/Company level

Datschefski's principles of sustainable design

Cyclic; Solar; Safe; Efficient and Social.

Decoupling

Disconnecting two trends so that one no longer depends on the other (using resources more productively and redesigning production systems)

Eco-champion

Individuals or groups that champion environmental issues within organizations

Eco-fan

Individuals or groups that enthusiatically adopt environmentally friendly practices as consumers

Eco-phobe

Individuals or groups that actively resent talk of environmental protection

Eco-warrior

Individuals or groups that actively demonstrate on environmental issues

Energy labelling

Labelling of products to show how energy efficient they are with electrical consumption, water use, noise, etc

Energy security

The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price

Ethical consumerism

Purchasing products produced in a way that minimises social and environmental damage, while avoiding those that have a negative impact on society and the environment

Lifestyle consumerism

A social and economic order and ideology that encourages the buying of products in ever greater amounts

Macro energy sustainability

Large scale energy generation from non-exhaustive sources for international, national or large community use e.g.hydroelectric power, wind, wave and geothermal energy generation.

Micro energy sustainability

Small scale energy generation from non-exhaustive sources for individual, household or small community use e.g. roof mounted solar power, water heating panels, wind turbine

Pressure groups

Collections of individuals who hold a similar viewpoint on a particular topic, for example the environment, who take action to promote positive change to meet their goals

Product stewardship

Everyone involved in making, selling, buying or handling electronic equipment takes responsibility for minimizing environmental impact of the equipment at all stages in the life cycle

Smart grids

An electrical supply distribution network that can be national or international also allows electricity generated in one country to be used in another

Sustainability reporting

A company report that focusses on four aspects of performance: Economic, Environmental, Social and Governance

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

Sustainable design

Designing physical objects and services in accordance with the principles of social, economic, and environmental sustainability (TBL)

Sustainable development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Take-back legislation

Laws that require manufacturers to be responsible in 'taking-back' packaging and products at the end of use and take responsibility for their disposal

Top-down approach

Targets are imposed by the Government/Company in line with it's overall strategy and general public do not have a choice to ignore it

Triple bottom line sustainability

Economic, environmental and social

Datschefski's Cyclic

The product is made from organic materials, and is recyclable or compostable, or is made from minerals that are continuously cycled in a closed loop

Datschefski's Solar

The product uses forms of renewable energy that are cyclic and safe, both during use and manufacture.

Datschefski's Safe

The product is non-toxic in use and disposal, and its manufacture does not involve toxic releases or the disruption of ecosystems.

Datschefski's Social

The product and its components and raw materials are manufactured under fair and just operating conditions for the workers involved and the local communities.

Datschefski's Efficient

The product uses less energy, materials and water for its production and use.