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● Key concepts and terminology
According to the report by the Ministry of Norway (1994), sustainable consumption and production
(SCP) is defined as “the use of services and related products, which respond to basic needs and
bring a better quality of life whilst minimising the use of natural resources and toxic materials as

well as the emissions of waste and pollutants over the life cycle of the service or product so as
not to jeopardise the needs of further generations.”
● Sustainable household consumption: efficient use of food, consumer gods, energy and
waste. Challeges and solutions

Currently, there is a growing awareness of consuming goods in a responsible and sustainable
way. Some tips for responsible consumption:

• Flee from consuming for consumption and the culture of using and throwing away.
• Make responsible consumption in supermarkets and local shops.
• Save energy and use it efficiently

● Circular consumption: textile, agriculture/food, plastics, buildings, materials

The idea of 'use and throw away has prevailed for decades in our way of consuming. This has
caused serious damage to the health of the planet. It is important to be aware and transform our
habits into others that advocate the optimization of resources. This is the idea behind the so-
called circular economy, which promotes the use of resources and the reduction of unnecessary
consumption (United Nations, 2015). Ten tips for contributing to the circular economy (Fundación
Aquae, 2022):

1. Repair before throwing away

2. Choose durable over disposable
3. Reduce litter to a minimum

4. Make the shopping list
5. Buy second hand

6. Compost at home
7. Adjust energy expenditure

8. Recycle
9. Learn to get rid of what is not used

10."Doggy bag" or "Gourmet bag"

SDG 13 – Climate Action

In 2015, ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was set for the next 15 years, with
an aim to eradicate poverty, improve human rights, and protect the environment. Agenda has 17
Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets which should guide and engage stakehloders

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