El interés ecológico y el consumo socialmente responsable

Abstract

This article thoroughly examines two aspects linked to environmental administration. The first: the socially
responsible consumption, defined by Antil as “those behaviors and purchase decisions made by consumers that
consider environmental and resource problems that are not only motivated by the desire to satisfy personal
necessities, but also due to an interest regarding the possible adverse consequences and their consequent
effects”. The second aspect: the ecological interest that recognizes that a simple life can help avoid
environmental degradation, as well as preserving the Earth’s resources so that those less fortunate and the
coming generations can use them according to their necessity.

Keywords:

Sostenibilidad

sustentabilidad

interés ecológico

consumo socialmente responsable

Sustainability

maintainability

ecological interest

socially responsible consumption

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