Sustainable Consumption

  • What is driving the rapid rise in consumption levels?
  • Is it realistic to expect people to reduce their consumption?
  • What are the social and environmental impacts of world consumption patterns?
  • What are the defining characteristics of sustainable consumption?
  • What is the goal of sustainable consumption?
  • What can governments and companies do to encourage sustainable consumption?
  • What can individuals and families do?

Education

  • How can education help alter consumption patterns?
  • What concepts need to be understood?
  • What skills are needed?
  • What attitudes and values support sustainable consumption?
  • What principles can be followed for an effective education programme?
  • What resources are available?
  • What are some schools already doing about sustainable consumption?

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