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The world consumes 100.6bn tonnes

of materials per year 

and overall just

8.6% is recycled 

Circle Economy, 2020

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SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns by 2030

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WHY IT MATTERS

Our planet has gifted us with an abundance of natural resources. However, economic and social progress over the last century has seen us use these resources irresponsibly, endangering the very systems on which our future survival depends. Urgent action is needed to ensure that current material needs do not lead to the over-extraction or degradation of our environment. It is time that we learn from our mistakes and discover how to use and produce in more sustainable ways. 

  • What Can I Do?
    Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.
  • What Can I Do?
    Buy fair-trade and other ethically sourced products where people are offered decent prices for their produce and labour. Volunteer in a skill-sharing programme within your college or community e.g. computer skills, building a resume, preparing for job interviews. Campaign for international solutions for peace. Violent conflicts and social upheaval are one of the main drivers of poverty. Food waste is linked to global poverty as consumers increase the demand for food by causing prices to rise and make food less affordable for others. Write to your local TD’s, and ask them to make sure Ireland continues to work towards achieving an end to world poverty.
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