Carbon Footprint -
A Carbon Footprint is the total amount of CO2 (carbon dioxide) or other greenhouse gases emitted during a product's lifetime, including production, use and disposal. Everything we buy, make and use has a carbon footprint. As Carbon Footprints has a massive effect on the environment, manufacturers are pressured to reduce their's.
Reducing fossil fuels, cutting down on engery consumption and following the 6 R's are all effective ways of reducing Carbon Footprints.
Fair Trade -
Based in the UK, Fair Trade was set up to help reduce poverty among farmers and workers in different parts of the world and make sure that they are getting paid the correct price for their produce and not getting ripped off.
Producers and Traders must:
-Ensure a fair and stable price is agreed
-Investigate in projects that enhance social, economic and environmental development
-Emphasise the idea of a partnership between traders and producers
-Make sure
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