Definitions
Sustainable consumption: “The 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” (Norwegian Ministry of the Environment 1994).
Sustainable food consumption: “For food consumption to be sustainable it has to be safe and healthy in amount and quality; and it has to be realized through means that are economically, socially, culturally and environmentally sustainable – minimizing waste and pollution and not jeopardizing the needs of others” (Reisch 2010).
Introduction
Agricultural production has always been a major concern for governments as they seek to achieve food security for their populations. Improvements in agriculture production, food processing technology, and transportation helped to make food more available, accessible, and affordable. However, these...
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El Bilali, H. (2019). Sustainable Food Consumption: Beyond Promoting Sustainable Diets and Reducing Food Wastage. In: Leal Filho, W., Azul, A., Brandli, L., Özuyar, P., Wall, T. (eds) Zero Hunger. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69626-3_51-1
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