Sustainable Consumption

Which of the following is NOT an example of sustainable consumption?

• Developing alternative fuel sources, such as biofuels.

• Practicing subsistence farming.

• Using environmentally-friendly cleaning products.

• Using solar power.

Why is there a lack of enthusiasm from consumers for sustainable consumption?

• Because people simply are not aware of the environmental cost of the products they buy and the services they use.

• Because the majority of people see the environment as something to be exploited.

• Because biodegradable products make up over half of the products on the market, people have an understanding that sustainable consumption is already successful.

• Because solar and wind power are leading sources of electricity generation around the world, sustainable consumption of products is seen as less important.

Why are consumption patterns in most industrialised and developed nations considered unsustainable?

• They may need to exploit their natural resources to meet their basic living needs.

  
  

• Their products and services rely on too many natural resources and create harmful emissions when consumed.

• They rely heavily on wind power, which is an unsustainable energy source.

• They rely heavily on solar power, which is an unsustainable energy source.