Sustainable Development Goal 12
Responsible Consumption & Production
Sustainable consumption and production patterns.
The bigger picture
What this goal is about
Responsible consumption means using resources well throughout a product's life. Preventing food waste, reducing waste and making production more sustainable can lower environmental pressure.
Read the official UN targetsKey priorities
- 01Efficient use of natural resources
- 02Less food loss and waste
- 03Waste prevention, reuse and recycling
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