Background information

In the past ten years countries all over the world have become more environmentally conscious, particularly when it comes to shopping. Ethical consumerism is a potentially ideal way to approach the business of shopping these days.

Definition/clarification (if needed)

Ethical consumerism can be defined as a movement, or it can also be defined as a conscious way of spending and purchasing or sharing goods and services.

Thesis statement

This essay will argue that ethical consumerism is the only way for a sustainable future,

Key points (1/2…)

because ethical consumerism has multiple environmental benefits, which can ensure a sustainable future and also, recycling materials can contribute to a sustainable future.

Topic Sentence 1 (key point 1)

Good environmental benefits

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Article1:

According to Smith (2020) ………

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Article 2:

…………………………………………….. (Jones, 2019).

Closing sentence

Topic Sentence 2 (key point 2)

Recycling is supporting sustainability

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TED lecture: As Stokes (2018) emphasised……

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Adams (2020) reported/ stated that ……..

Closing sentence

Summary of all issues discussed

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Final conclusive statement (link back to the Thesis Statement)