Definition
The focus of responsible consumption is on choosing, using, and disposing of goods (and services). Responsible consumption protects Earth’s sources, sinks, and communities and improves the quality of life for an individual consumer and for society as a whole. It deals with social justice, human rights, poverty, global trade, and viable ecosystems.
Introduction
Our planet has changed a lot during the 200 years of industrial era. Achievements of the twentieth century centered on increased opportunities and facilities. The current global age means that whatever happens in one place influences the lives of people in other places. We live in a global society of consumers where too often ethical demands have been sacrificed to the economic growth (Bauman 2008). The quality of development has been questioned extensively because inequality has grown and the vitality of life support ecosystems has declined. The...
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Salonen, A.O. (2013). Responsible Consumption. In: Idowu, S.O., Capaldi, N., Zu, L., Gupta, A.D. (eds) Encyclopedia of Corporate Social Responsibility. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28036-8_119
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