Technology, Ethics

and
Consumption Behavior
Md. Mirajul Islam
Lecturer
Department of CSE
United International University

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 Consumption

• Consumption is the process of using the utility of goods or

services to satisfy the needs.

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Responsible Consumption
Responsible consumption is a way of consumption that takes into
account the foundations of sustainable development. This is a
way of consuming that is beneficial considering 3 different
cornerstones:

• First, it benefits the economy

• Secondly, it has a positive impact on society
• Thirdly, it acknowledges the impacts associated with products’
different stages (from its production, transportation, and
disposal)

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How do we make sure responsible
consumption?
Don’t waste food:

• One of the common features of the high mass consumer

society is that people are wasting food in a huge number.

• According to the report of UNDP, 1.3 billion tons food are

being wasted every year where 2 billion people are living
hunger.

• So, to make sure the responsible consumption, you must not

waste food while consuming.

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Consider the Environmental Impacts

• While consuming, we should bear in mind that our

consumption or consumer goods do not hamper the
environment and society.

• Food sector account for around 22% of total greenhouse gas

emission due to conversion of forest into farmland according
to UNDP.

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Consider the Environmental Impacts (2)
Don’t waste energy:

• During consumption we should not waste energy after use.

• UNDP says, if we use energy effectively, 120 billion US$ will be
saved.

Don’t waste water:

• Water is the most important natural resource.

• In the sum of the total water, less than 3% water is clean
drinkable water.
• More than 1 billion people don’t have access to the clean
drinking water. So, we should be responsible while using
water.
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Consider Some Other Concerns
Consider the health concern:
• While buying or purchasing any goods or products, we
should consider the health issues related to the products.

Check the credential before you buy:

• You should check while purchasing a goods or product that
“Is the product certified or not by concern authorities?”

Consider the necessity of the goods:

• Before buying a product, first think yourself, “do you
really need it? If you don’t need it, someone may need it.”

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 Make sure that your
consumption is
fair, ethical and
responsible

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 Thanks!

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