Sustainability & Consumerism Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering energy sources, greenwashing, sustainable living habits, and fast fashion based on the lecture notes.

Solar Energy Pros

Renewable, environmentally friendly, low pollution, solar power became much cheaper, and good for reducing greenhouse gases.

Solar Energy Cons

Depends on sunlight, expensive installation, and not always available at night or in winter.

Wind Energy Pros

Renewable, clean energy source, low operating costs, and reduces fossil fuel use.

Wind Energy Cons

Depends on wind, noise pollution, and wind farms are often far away from cities.

Hydropower Pros

Renewable, reliable energy source, and low emissions.

Hydropower Cons

Expensive dams, can damage ecosystems, and affects fish and rivers.

Fossil Fuels Pros

Cheap, reliable, easy to transport, and widely available.

Fossil Fuels Cons

Causes climate change, air pollution, not sustainable, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Nuclear Energy Pros

Produces large amounts of energy, low carbon emissions, and reliable.

Nuclear Energy Cons

Radioactive waste, risk of accidents, and very expensive power plants.

Greenwashing

Companies pretend to be environmentally friendly, misleading advertisements, and focus on marketing instead of real sustainability.

Signs of Greenwashing

Vague claims, no scientific proof, hidden negative effects, unclear labels, and focus only on one green aspect.

Ways to Live More Sustainably

Recycle, save water and energy, use public transport, buy second-hand clothes, avoid plastic, and eat less meat.

Fast Fashion Impact

Cheap clothes, mass production, bad working conditions, environmental pollution, and large amounts of waste.

Alternatives to Fast Fashion

Fair fashion, second-hand shopping, clothing swaps, buying better quality clothes, and recycling clothes.