Decreasing consumption
- Reducing consumption
Description
Decreasing consumption involves actively reducing the use of resources, goods, and services to address issues such as environmental degradation, resource depletion, and waste generation. This strategy focuses on practical actions like minimizing unnecessary purchases, promoting reuse and repair, and encouraging efficient use of materials. By curbing excessive demand, it aims to alleviate pressure on ecosystems, lower pollution, and foster sustainable living, thereby remedying the negative impacts of overconsumption on society and the planet.
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Problem
Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral strategies
Subject
- Amenities » Consumption
Content quality
Yet to rate
Language
English
1A4N
J3679
DOCID
12036790
D7NID
213002
Editing link
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Last update
Jan 12, 2022