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H Manzini says a crucial step would be to redesign our globalized world into what he calls
the "multi-
local society”. His vision is that every resource, from food to electricity
generation, should as far as possible be sourced and distributed locally. These local hubs
would then be connected to national and global networks to allow the most efficient use
and flow of materials.
I So what will post-throwaway consumerism look like? For a start, we will increasingly buy
sustainably designed products. This might be as simple as installing energy-saving light
bulbs, more efficient washing machines, or choosing locally produced groceries with less
packaging.
J We will spend less on material goods and more on services. Instead of buying a second
car, for example, we might buy into a car-sharing network. We will also buy less and rent
a whole lot more: why own things that you hardly use
，
especially things that are likely to
be updated all the time? Consumer durables will be sold with plans already in place for
their disposal. Electronic goods will be designed to be recyclable, with the extra cost
added to the retail price as prepayment. As consumers become increasingly concerned
about the environment, many big businesses are eagerly adopting sustainable design
and brushing up their green credentials to please their customers and stay one step
ahead of the competition.
You should spend about 20 minutes on question 28-40
，
which are based on reading
passage 3 on the following pages.
Questions 28-32 Choose the correct letter, A, B
，
C or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 28-32 on your answer sheet.
28. What does ‘conscience time’ imply in paragraph 2?
A People feel guilty when they throw things away easily.
