RTN1 - Unit 5: Environmentalism (comprehension)

What is one of the criticisms of conscious consumerism?

• It leads to buying more stuff

• It reduces packaging waste

• It promotes recycling

• It lowers carbon footprint

What is the irony of buying environmentally friendly products?

• It reduces consumption

• It creates additional waste

• It saves resources

• It promotes sustainability

What is Richard Heede's opinion on shopping for salvation?

• It is necessary for environmental change

• It is a positive action

• It is counterproductive

• It is a personal choice

According to a study, how many times does a cotton tote bag need to be used to meet the environmental performance of a disposable plastic bag?

• 100 times

• 1,000 times

• 7,000 times

• 10,000 times

What does Matthew Wilkins say about making decisions regarding environmentally friendly products?

• They are simple and straightforward

• They are based on plastic usage only

• They are complicated and involve multiple factors

• They are focused on water conservation

Why do people prefer purchasing products that claim to be environmentally friendly?

• To save money

• To reduce discomfort

• To confront the scale of the problem

• To avoid guilt

What is the 'third party' mentioned in the text?

• The consumer

• The environment

• The government

• The business

According to a study from the University of Arizona, how does reduced consumption affect people?

• It increases well-being and decreases psychological distress

• It has no effect on well-being or psychological distress

• It decreases well-being and increases psychological distress

• It has a negative impact on mental health

What is the possible consequence of doing something small for the environment?

• Feeling satisfied and pursuing further action

• Feeling unsatisfied and not pursuing further action

• Feeling overwhelmed and taking immediate action

• Feeling indifferent and ignoring further action

What is the main concern of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency regarding tote bags?

• They are not durable enough

• They are more expensive than plastic bags

• They require more resources to produce

• They are not easily recyclable