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Delve into ethical consumption practices that minimize harm to humans, animals, and the environment, emphasizing fair trade, organic agriculture, and local businesses. Explore the impact of our food choices on global issues like climate change.
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Confronting the Food Crisis and Climate Change:Ethical Consumption Dr.& Prof. VOKYUNG , SONG CEO Consumer Report
-A large part of ethical theory, depends on a concern for others. -Minimal harm to or exploitation of human, animals and/or the nature environment.
Causing pain • Treating people as a means to an end • Ignoring the interest of others • (Garvey, 2008, p50)
-Take into account the interests and rights of others.
-Some actions which an actor expectsto benefit his own interest slightly will bring about considerable harm to others. (Coleman, 1994, p556)
Organic agriculture • Fair Trade • Local and independent business • Recycled, reused • Watch food miles
Positive buying • Negative purchasing
The Ethics of what we eat “Eat your leftover.”(p269)
% people undertaking the following at least once during the year ( The Ethical Consumerism Report 2008 )
% people undertaking the following at least once during the year ( The Ethical Consumerism Report 2008 )
Organic food & drink ( The Ethical Consumerism Report 2008 )
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