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What marked the beginning of environmental degradation with no regulations in place?
Which event led to devastating smog events in Europe and the US in the 1950s?
What was the purpose of companies moving production to countries with less strict environmental regulations?
What was a significant outcome of the birth of consumerism in the 1960s?
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What did companies adopt to improve their reputation and attract customers?
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In which decade did sustainability become a core business strategy for some companies?
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What did Interface, a carpet tile manufacturer, aim to achieve by 2020?
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What led to more environmental degradation as a result of the birth of consumerism?
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Study Notes
- The text is about the journey of sustainable business and how it has evolved over time.
- Sustainability means not using up all resources or creating waste, making life better for people.
- The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of environmental degradation with no regulations in place.
- Pollution levels reached an alarming point in the 1950s with devastating smog events in Europe and the US.
- The first Clean Air Acts and Clean Water Acts were passed to regulate pollution in the developed world.
- Companies moved production to countries with less strict environmental regulations to save costs.
- Consumerism was born in the 1960s to increase demand for cheaper products, leading to more environmental degradation.
- Companies started to adopt Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) departments to improve their reputation and attract customers.
- The focus on energy and resource efficiency and eco-friendly practices began as a way to save costs and attract investors.
- Sustainability became a core business strategy for some companies, leading to innovation and market growth.
- Interface, a carpet tile manufacturer, took an ambitious approach to sustainability in the 1990s, aiming to take nothing from the earth by 2020 and eliminating waste.
- The success of companies like Interface demonstrated that sustainability is not just a trend but necessary for the survival of businesses and the planet.
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Explore the evolution of sustainable business from the Industrial Revolution to the present day, including key events, regulations, and corporate strategies. Learn about the journey towards environmental responsibility and its impact on businesses and the planet.
