By the way Nao, do you understand the meaning of “ethical consumption” accurately?
Well…no. Not accurately.
OK. I will explain that to you.
It is said that ethical consumption had been started in England. In 1989, there has been professional journal in England which has been called "Ethical consumer.
A full website developed and spread ethical consumption positively. In
addition, association of ethical business had started in 1998 which had
been called "Ethical Trade Initiative". Ethical consumption has
been spread in the U.S.A. Mr. John Garzuma who is researcher of consumer
behavior and Mr. Michael
Dantonio who is journalist reported and published book which has been called
"spend sift".
Various ethical companies Of American each place and example of ethical
consumption have been introduction by the book.
There are three types of ethical consumption.
These are“Consumption with considering the environment”, “Consumption with
considering people and society” ,“Consumption with considering community”,
and each has features and action examples as follows.
“Consumption with considering the environment”
To buy sustainable products considering not to damage the natural environment
at their production and manufacturing procedure (e.g. organic food)
To buy recycled products
To share a car with other people and use it only when it is necessary (e.g.
car sharing)
“Consumption with considering people and society”
To buy fair-trade products
To buy products made by the handicapped
To invest in the companies contributing for solving social problems such
as the race issue
“Consumption with Considering Community”
To buy the local products Shopping at local market
To buy products made in the areas which have been damaged heavily by natural
disasters.
History of ethical consumption
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It is said that ethical consumption had been started in England.
In 1989, there has been professional journal in England which has been
called Ethical consumer.
A full website developed and spread
ethical consumption positively. In addition, association of ethical business
had started in 1998 which had been called Ethical Trade Initiative.
Ethical consumption has been spread in the U.S.A. Mr. John Garzuma who
is researcher of consumer behavior and Mr. Michael Dantonio who is journalist
reported and published book which has been called spend sift.
Various ethical companies Of American each place and example of ethical
consumption have been introduction by the book.
POINT
There are three types of ethical consumption which are“Consumption with considering the environment”, “Consumption with considering people and society” ,“Consumption with considering community”. It is said that ethical consumption had been started in England.
