Responsible consumption and production
- Author: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
- Main Title: The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017 , pp 42-43
- Publication Date: July 2017
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/019f37bb-en
- Language: English Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish
Consumption and production patterns shape resource use management and related social and environmental impacts, thereby affecting sustainability. Sustainable production uses fewer resources for the same value of economic output, and sustainable consumption reduces the need for excessive resource extraction. Over the first decade of this century, however, the material footprint, which measures the amount of raw material extracted to meet consumption demand, increased globally, as did the amount of material used in production processes. Achieving this Goal requires strong national frameworks for sustainable consumption and production that are integrated into national and sectoral plans, along with sustainable business practices and consumer behaviour. Finally, it requires adherence to international norms related to hazardous chemicals and wastes.
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