Responsible Consumption and Production (Goal 12)

https://sdg-tracker.org/sustainable-consumption-production

3. Do you care about environment when you buy something?  

4. What do you imagine when you hear the word, “responsible consumption”? 

Video Viewing

Watch the video with the playback speed of 0.75 to 1.00. View 2 or 3 times.

今視聴したビデオについて、下記の質問に答えてみよう。

(1) We throw away raw materials before they become products. T/F

(2) In circular economy, we try to use resources for a long time. T/F

(3) Fairphone is a new device that has a long lifecycle. T/F

動画を使ってディクテーションをしてみましょう。

In today's economy, the flow of resources usually looks something like this: We take _______ ______________ to make a product and then when we're done using it, we throw it away. But let's re-imagine this _________ __________ . What if instead of throwing things away, we create something useful? This is what the circular economy does. In this video, we’ll walk through the basics of the circular economy: how it works, why it's important, and how it can ___________ . A circular economy aims to use resources for as long as possible, maintaining their value and _________ waste. How? There are a few ways. Ideally, we can reuse products after one user is done with them. If that's not possible, you can _________ or remanufacture it. Finally, you can recycle. However, this process consumes more energy and resources which takes away some of the value. So, why is the circular economy important?  Currently, only _______ of resources are used more than once in the global economy. Climate change, resource scarcity, and excessive waste are critical and urgent issues. A circular economy can help solve  these issues and ensure prosperity for all.　Here's a successful example of the circular economy in cell phones. In today's linear economy, most people buy a new cell phone every few years, even if their old phone still works. The old phone usually winds up in a __________. Now, innovators like Fairphone make this process circular. Fairphone aims to _________ the lifecycle of their cell phones by providing tools and support to help people repair and maintain their own phones, rather than buying new ones. This is just one of the many __________ examples of companies embracing the circular economy.  It's popping up in every industry... food, plastics, textiles, even energy systems! However, there's still lots of opportunity. For a circular economy to succeed, managers need to collaborate with _____________ and _____________   . They can communicate with customers to increase buy-in for new programs, like repair services. Collaborating with suppliers can help companies secure access to material inputs, including the waste of another company. If we are able to recognize the value in what we currently consider waste, companies and the planet can prosper in a circular economy. NBS guides managers in tackling complex sustainability issues by providing research-based insights. Join us on this journey.

ディクテーションの後、もう一度最初から聞いてみましょう。

インターネットで、Circular Economyに関する日本（日本語）・海外（英語）の事例を１例ずつ調査し、クラスメートと日本語あるいは英語で共有してみましょう。検索エンジンの上に出てくるものを選ぶのではなく、自分が興味・関心のある製品や事象・国に絞って調査してみよう。