Concept information

society > social process > consumption pattern > sustainable consumption

Preferred term

sustainable consumption  

Definition

  • use of goods and services that respond to basic needs and bring a better quality of life, while minimising the use of natural resources, toxic materials and emissions of waste and pollutants over the life cycle, so as not to jeopardise the needs of future generations

Broader concept

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15302

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