Ethical Consumerism Research Paper
Kyra Workman
Heidi Kongsrud
Social Studies 10-1
22 May 2014
Ethical Consumerism
'"Ethical Consumerism is about more than lifestyle choices," it’s about being an activist in your everyday life.1 Being an Ethical Consumer means participating in ethical purchasing, or the buying of ethical products2 that have been manufactured with minimal harm to humans, animals, and their environment.3 It’s the environmental impact, and treatment of workers.4 The amount of available ethical product choices have gone from organic foods and clothes to green cars (electric cars).5 One of the main causes for excessive consumerism is globalization and the Americanization of corporate Company's.6 The thought of it is very based on Christianity ``god made this world for us to share with our creatures. ``7
There are plenty of laws to help with our planets state.8 To help refrain from toxins, chemicals are required to pass the kids safe test;9 realistically we should really ban all toxic materials.10 The Companies are becoming too powerful.11 Advertising is making our consumer choices for us,12 it needs to be directed to people aged teens and up.13 ``Andrew Wilson director of the UK`s Ashridge center argues that shopping is becoming more important than voting.14 Peoples purchasing choices can be a huge impact on the environment.15 Consumers need to realize the pollutions and toxins being released into our universe,16 as well as analyze the products that have been manufactured with minimal harm to humans, animals, and our environment. 17 People in Canada have become more environmentally friendly over the years, whether it is just recycling or using more green products.18 It has been found that the higher the household income the more ethical consumption.19 Apart from this there is also the idea of conscious consuming which is working less to do more of what you love, if you work less you consume less.20 Through studies it showed no sex was more intrigued in ethical consumerism they both
Heidi Kongsrud
Social Studies 10-1
22 May 2014
Ethical Consumerism
'"Ethical Consumerism is about more than lifestyle choices," it’s about being an activist in your everyday life.1 Being an Ethical Consumer means participating in ethical purchasing, or the buying of ethical products2 that have been manufactured with minimal harm to humans, animals, and their environment.3 It’s the environmental impact, and treatment of workers.4 The amount of available ethical product choices have gone from organic foods and clothes to green cars (electric cars).5 One of the main causes for excessive consumerism is globalization and the Americanization of corporate Company's.6 The thought of it is very based on Christianity ``god made this world for us to share with our creatures. ``7
There are plenty of laws to help with our planets state.8 To help refrain from toxins, chemicals are required to pass the kids safe test;9 realistically we should really ban all toxic materials.10 The Companies are becoming too powerful.11 Advertising is making our consumer choices for us,12 it needs to be directed to people aged teens and up.13 ``Andrew Wilson director of the UK`s Ashridge center argues that shopping is becoming more important than voting.14 Peoples purchasing choices can be a huge impact on the environment.15 Consumers need to realize the pollutions and toxins being released into our universe,16 as well as analyze the products that have been manufactured with minimal harm to humans, animals, and our environment. 17 People in Canada have become more environmentally friendly over the years, whether it is just recycling or using more green products.18 It has been found that the higher the household income the more ethical consumption.19 Apart from this there is also the idea of conscious consuming which is working less to do more of what you love, if you work less you consume less.20 Through studies it showed no sex was more intrigued in ethical consumerism they both