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Chapters 3 & 21 & 22 Conserving Resources. Producing Food. Industrialized Nations. Developing Nations. The U.S. is and industrialized country fortunate enough to produce enough food for domestic use and export.
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Producing Food Industrialized Nations Developing Nations • The U.S. is and industrialized country fortunate enough to produce enough food for domestic use and export. • Some industrialized nations (Japan, Kuwait & Switzerland) may not be able to produce enough food domestically, but have the money to import what they need. • People in developing countries have trouble feeding themselves and their families. • 15% (800 million people) experience famine on the planet. These people might only eat once a day or not eat for days at a time.
Major Concerns for Developing Nations Subsistence farming can lead to limited food supply and poor nutrition. Insufficient technology to: Store food Distribute food due to lack of vehicles or good roads Natural disasters Rapid Population Growth Fuel Shortages Conflict and politics
Farming Past Present • Small family farms • Consumers ate locally grown foods • Small farms have been absorbed into large operations • These large operations generally grow/raise large amounts of one item
Global Water Problems Water covers ¾ of earth’s surface. 98% is saltwater, which cannot be used for humans, crops, and/or animals. 75% of the freshwater available is frozen in polar regions Of the total water available on this planet, less than 1% is available for human needs!!!!!!!!
How can we help with global food problems? Organic Farming-protects environment Agroforestry-raise shade-loving crops (mushrooms, cocoa, coffee beans) under the shelter of trees Hydroponics-growing plants without soil Aquaculture-raise seafood in enclosed areas of water Solar Energy-renewable, non-polluting, practical power Wind Power-windmills and turbines turn with the wind and convert the movement to electricity. Sustainable Living- Reduce water waste Buy locally grown foods Carpool, take city busses, bike, or walk instead of driving
Safety Seals • Appliance manufacturers hire agencies to test their appliances for safety • Underwriters Laboratories is one agency that tests appliances for safety and ensure that the appliances meet standards of the industry.
Warranties A warranty is a seller’s promise that a product will be free of defects and will perform as specified.
Types of Warranties Full warranty-issuer will replace or repair faulty product free of charge. Limited warranty-states conditions under which the issuer will service, repair, or replace an appliance.
Energy Labeling • FTC (Federal Trade Commission) REQUIRES Energy Guide Labels on most major appliances. • These yellow tags show an estimate of yearly use.
Energy Labeling contd. • Energy Star is a second type of label that you may see on appliances, but it is not required on appliances. • Appliances that have the Energy Star label use less energy and are better for the environment. • Over the course of a year, these appliances can save consumers money!!!
Kitchen Trends • Energy efficiency • High-tech electronics-touch pad controls and programmable settings • Internet connections • Smooth, stainless steal surfaces and gourmet features. • Latest fashion colors-but white appliances are always a safe bet!
Fashion Trends What were the fashion trends in years past?
