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DECONSUMERISM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Saving and Consumption
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dematerialization
1, record 1, English, dematerialization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- deconsumerism 1, record 1, English, deconsumerism
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of reducing human consumption of materials. 1, record 1, English, - dematerialization
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although contrary to the current economic paradigm of growth, dematerialization will be essential for allowing equity of human wellbeing whilst conserving ecosystem life-support services in line with requirements for sustainable development. 1, record 1, English, - dematerialization
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épargne et consommation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déconsommation
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9consommation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Consommer [de façon] responsable. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9consommation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La déconsommation prend alors tout son sens. Il s'agit de gommer les excès de la consommation et ses effets pervers. Étymologiquement, déconsommation signifie «consommer moins». Ce n'est pas rejeter cette finalité que d'expliquer autrement le processus de déconsommation. Il s'agit surtout de consommer [de façon] responsable [et] intelligente. Et au final, après avoir été responsable, on arrivera naturellement à un niveau de consommation en dessous des limites des ressources disponibles. Déconsommer, c'est consommer mieux pour consommer moins. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9consommation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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