Living in the Environment 18th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 19

What is the key concept for this section What is a matter recycling and reuse economy What is a low-throughput (low-waste) economy and how does it work What does it mean to relocalize economic benefits Give an example of how this has benefited people. List ten components of more environmentally sustainable economic development. Name six new businesses and careers that would be important in more sustainable economies. Summarize the story of Ray Anderson and his work to build a more environmentally sustainable carpet business. What are this chapter's three big ideas Explain how we can apply the principles of sustainability in making a shift toward a more sustainable economic system, as Germany has done ( Core Case Study ).