Table 1 Definitions of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) and sustainable consumption
From: Sustainable Food Consumption: Beyond Promoting Sustainable Diets and Reducing Food Wastage
Term | Definition |
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Sustainable consumption and production | Sustainable consumption and production (SCP) is a holistic approach to minimizing negative environmental impacts from the production and consumption systems in society. SCP aims to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of products, services, and investments so that the needs of society are met without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs |
Sustainable consumption | The use of goods and services that respond to basic needs and bring a better quality of life while minimizing the use of natural resources, toxic materials, and emissions of waste and pollutants over the life cycle, so as not to jeopardize the needs of future generations |