SDG 12

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

The world’s population currently consumes more resources than ecosystems can provide. For social and economic development to take place within the carrying capacity of ecosystems, the way our society produces and consumes goods must be fundamentally changed.

Goal 12 calls for the implementation of the UN’s Ten-Year Programme on Sustainable Consumption and Production. An environmentally sound handling of chemicals and all waste should be achieved. The volume of waste is to be significantly reduced through recycling. Food waste is to be halved and companies are to be encouraged to adopt sustainable business practices. Another focus is on promoting sustainability criteria in public procurement.

SDG 12 explained in detail

Nachhaltige Shrimps aus der Schweiz: SwissShrimp AG
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Sustainable shrimps from Switzerland: SwissShrimp AG

April 30, 2020 Editorial team

In the second year after entering the market, SwissShrimp AG has already sold almost 20 tons of sustainably produced, antibiotic-free shrimp in Switzerland. The company is thus making a contribution to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being for sustainability-conscious consumers who do not want to do without shrimp. […]

Mobile Aeroponics Farming, growing lettuce the green way
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Mobile Aeroponics Farming, growing lettuce the green way

October 24, 2019 Business Sustainability Today

Food waste is not only one of the world’s biggest environmental problems – it accounts for about 10% of CO2 emissions – but also reflects a highly inefficient system. In fact, society emits carbon to grow, harvest, transport and package food, one-third of which ends up in landfills where it releases methane, a very polluting greenhouse gas. None of this makes sense. […]