False
Environmental advocates ensure that shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of the products they buy.
Water Pollution
_____ is one of the biggest contributors to illnesses in developing countries.
Nuclear power
The most controversial form of alternative energy is _____.
Greenwashing
___________ involves misleading a consumer into thinking that a product or service is more environmentally friendly than it really is. It can range from making environmental claims that are required by law and are therefore irrelevant (CFC-free) to puffer
Sustainability
___________ includes the assessment and improvement of business strategies, economic sectors, work practices, technologies, and lifestyles while maintaining the natural environment.
Gas power
Alternative sources of energy include all of the following EXCEPT _____.
Sustainability _____.
falls into the social responsibility domain of maximizing positive and minimizing negative impacts on stakeholders
Sustainable development _____.
has become a top concern for many businesses as it involves meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
False
Alternative energy sources have significantly increased the carbon footprint of communities, cities, and even countries.
Recycling
_____________ is the reprocessing of materials, especially steel, aluminum, paper, glass, rubber, and some plastics, for reuse.
The Kyoto Protocol
One attempt at addressing global warming was _______, created in 1997. It was an international treaty meant to curb global greenhouse gas emissions by having countries voluntarily reduce national outputs.
reducing alternative energy sources
All of the following are sustainable business practices that show social commitment EXCEPT _____.
LEED
Which program recognizes sustainable building practices and strategies?
Firms can focus more upon their own efforts as a distinct unit rather than on the entire supply chain
Which is not a benefit of a firm "going green"?