Category: Responsible Consumption and Production

One of the simplest ways to support Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production is to prevent waste before it begins. Unwanted mail is easy to ignore.But it isn’t harmless. Every flyer, catalog, and promotional letter represents trees cut, water used, energy consumed, and emissions released — long before it reaches a mailbox. Most of it is never asked for. Why this matters Paper production is one of the most resource-intensive manufacturing processes in…

Most of us wash, fold, and replace our bed sheets without thinking twice. But behind every soft sheet is a story of water, energy, and carbon. The simple act of swapping or rethinking how you wash your sheets can turn bedtime comfort into a small but powerful action for the planet. This week’s five-minute challenge: take one small step toward sustainable bedding. Whether it’s switching to an eco-friendly fabric, changing your washing routine, or giving…

We live in a culture of constant buying—new gadgets, clothes, subscriptions. But each purchase carries hidden costs: energy, raw materials, waste, transportation. By inserting just one minute of pause before you buy, you can help shift consumption habits toward more mindful, sustainable patterns. This simple habit supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production by reducing waste, lowering demand for resource-intensive goods, and increasing intentional purchasing. Why it matters — the data Globally, material extraction has…

Whenever you cook rice or grains, let them cool for about 30 minutes and then refrigerate or freeze the leftovers promptly instead of leaving them out for hours.This simple habit reduces food waste, improves food safety, and lowers the emissions linked to wasted food and supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Why It MattersGlobally, 17% of all food available to consumers is wasted, contributing about 8–10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: United Nations…

A Smarter Way to Binge—Without Wasting Resources Before you hit “play” on that next video or music track, take 10 seconds to check if you’re actually watching or listening—or just letting it run in the background. If you're not using it, pause or close the tab. This small, conscious habit helps reduce digital energy waste—and supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Why This Matters The internet consumes more electricity than the entire aviation industry—about 7% of global power…

Build a 5-Second Habit That Changes How You Consume Before throwing anything in the trash—pause and take a quick photo of it. That’s it. This ultra-simple action helps you become more aware of what you waste, making it easier to reduce over time. Whether it’s food, plastic packaging, or a broken gadget, the visual cue triggers mindfulness, encourages better choices, and supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Why It Matters Globally, 2.24 billion tons…

A Low-Effort Habit for a Lighter Footprint What if a small setting change on your phone or laptop could help reduce your energy use, extend battery life, and make your screen time easier on the eyes? Each day, activate dark mode on at least one of your devices—just for a few hours or your entire work session. It’s a simple tech habit that supports Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, promoting smarter, more…

Is your phone acting slow? Laptop cluttered with random files?Before you think of upgrading, try this: a 10-minute tune-up that can give your device new life — and help the planet at the same time. Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing types of waste globally. But one of the easiest ways to reduce it? Use what you already have, longer.This tiny action supports Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — and it’s…