3.7 Going green or Mean

What is measured by Lorenz Curves in the context of globalization?

• The cultural identity of a nation

• The backlash from the radical right to immigration

• The divides within and between countries

• The establishment of transition towns

What is one way that countries have responded to globalization to maintain their cultural identity?

• By manipulating trade

• By limiting or controlling globalization

• By measuring divides with Lorenz Curves

• By establishing a socially-conscious economy

What is an example of a country trying to limit or control globalization?

• Europe

• First Nations

• China

• Coffee producers

What is one way that globalization has been manipulated for environmental benefits?

• By establishing transition towns

• By measuring divides with Lorenz Curves

• By maintaining cultural identity

• By manipulating trade, e.g., Coffee

What have ethical and environmental concerns about unsustainability led to?

• Decreased consumerism

• Increased globalisation

• Increased localism and awareness of the impacts of a consumer society

• Reduced ecological footprints

What role does recycling play in managing environmental concerns?

• It has no significant role

• It reduces the use of local authorities

• It helps manage resource consumption and ecological footprints

• It increases the environmental consequences

How does the use of recycling vary?

• By the type of consumer society

• By product and place

• By the level of environmental awareness

• By the number of NGOs

Which organizations in the UK are mentioned as being involved in recycling?

• Local supermarkets and businesses

• Local authorities and local NGOs such as Keep Britain Tidy

• National government and international corporations

• Educational institutions and research centers

Should recycling make us feel good about globalisation?

• Yes, because it reduces waste globally.

• No, recycling has no impact on globalisation.

• Yes, because it increases global trade.

• No, because it only makes us feel better without substantial impact.

How does a circular economy try to reduce ecological footprints?

• By increasing production and consumption.

• By reusing and recycling materials to minimize waste.

• By promoting the use of non-renewable resources.

• By ignoring ecological impacts for economic growth.