4.3 Sustainable Production of Goods and Services (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Business) Flashcards

Sustainable production means producing goods and services in ways that do not harm the environment, society or future generations.

Reducing resource use means using fewer materials, water and energy during production to cut waste, lower costs, and protect the environment.

Two examples of renewable energy sources used by businesses are solar power and wind power.

Environmentally friendly packaging is made from materials that are recycled, recyclable, biodegradable, compostable or reusable, helping reduce waste and environmental harm.

Recycling means turning waste materials like paper, plastic or metal into new products instead of throwing them away.

Environmentally friendly products are designed to have less harm on the planet by using natural or recycled materials, being energy efficient, and producing less waste.

False.

Sustainable production can reduce long-term costs by using less energy and fewer materials, even though some changes are expensive at first.

Greenwashing is when a business pretends to be environmentally friendly, but its actions do not match its claims.

A business can encourage customers to return used products, such as refillable bottles or old electronics, for reuse or recycling.

Sustainable production helps to protect the environment and may reduce costs in the long term.