environmental considerations

Question 1

name 5 ways manufacturers can be more environmentally friendly with their packaging

Answer 1

• use recyclable and biodegradable packaging
• ensure consumers know which packaging is recyclable
• use less packaging
• stop pointless packaging
• packaging could be made thinner

Question 2

define genetically modified

Answer 2

foods that scientist have altered the genes within the food to give it other characteristics

Question 3

define organic food

Answer 3

foods that have been grown without the use of chemical

Question 4

define fair trade

Answer 4

the workers who produce the food get a fair price for their products and have a reasonable standard of living.

Question 5

define farm assured

Answer 5

foods that have been produced to meet specific standards for homegrown foods

Question 6

define food miles

Answer 6

the distance foods travel from where they are grown to where they are brought by the consumer