Sustainable Consumption and Recycling Practices

Abstract

Sustainable consumption and recycling practices are a concept to reduce and reuse materials in production. Moreover, the idea envelops the complete supply chain, which incorporates business organizations and consumers. The population rate is increasing at a phenomenal rate, and U.N. estimates that it will reach 11 billion in 2100 besides the consumption and production is already high. The rate of demand and supply for products requires two times the world resources that worrisome and need immediate attention from governments worldwide. Although having the right mindset to recycle and reuse materials, the developed country lacks to become responsible consumers. Average waste created by people in developed and western countries is higher compared to their counterparts. However developing and underdeveloped countries lack the mindset and culture to recycle. All countries need to synergize for a profound and positive effect on the environment globally. The source to create employment and increase economic growth is material consumption remains; however, this requires decoupling resources from the environment for a positive effect. The following chapter discusses sustainable consumption and recycling practices along the same lines.