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Responsible consumption, production


Meat waste emerges as the costliest burden in global food supply chains
New analysis reveals that meat waste now accounts for nearly €86 billion in annual global losses, driven by inefficiencies and shifting demand

Editorial Team SDG12
Jan 302 min read


Is salt, just salt … or not?
From ancient “white gold” to modern brine purification, salt’s story spans culture, chemistry, and surprising sustainability gains.

Petra Fritz
Jan 259 min read


Hyperscale data centres and water stress in arid regions
Digital growth meets physical limits in the silicon desert

Editorial Team SDG12
Jan 163 min read


Global shipping pollution still rising despite green pledges
As ships carry over 90% of world trade, their environmental cost threatens ocean health and climate stability

Editorial Team SDG12
Dec 5, 20253 min read


The long shadow of animal testing in global cosmetics
Why the world still struggles to leave animal testing behind in beauty and personal care

Editorial Team SDG12
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Is the global fish trade fair?
Uneven rules, imported seafood and what fairness would look like for oceans and the people who fish them.

Editorial Team SDG12
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Thai community waste banks demonstrate how local ingenuity can transform rubbish into a valuable resource
Grass-roots recycling networks reveal how Thai communities are reshaping consumption and circular economy norms

Editorial Team SDG12
Nov 15, 20253 min read


The glass is already half full
With nearly half of recoverable oil already extracted, the world’s remaining reserves may sustain just four to five more decades

Editorial
Nov 9, 20252 min read


Green metals, grey rights: can the clean-energy transition escape old injustices
Civil society pushes for global mineral governance as demand for lithium, cobalt and copper exposes deep human-rights and equity gaps

Editorial Team SDG12
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Financing the mining rethink for a just clean energy shift
Towards more transparent, equitable and sustainable mineral value chains

Editorial Team SDG12
Oct 20, 20254 min read


The taste of convenience undermines global health
Packaged drinks promise vitality but deliver addiction, waste, and a rising global health burden

Editorial Team SDG12
Oct 18, 20255 min read


The hidden legacy of asbestos and the search for safer alternatives
Despite global bans, asbestos remains a silent killer but organic, sustainable materials offer a healthier future

Editorial Team SDG12
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Sustainability as a service redefines ownership and drives circular economy
A new business model where access replaces ownership is reshaping consumption, design and environmental responsibility

Editorial Team SDG12
Sep 14, 20253 min read


Ethical consumer movement and how it is reshaping global markets
The UK’s Ethical Consumer Group shows how informed choices can hold powerful corporations accountable

Editorial Team SDG12
Sep 4, 20253 min read


Transparency postponed: EU delays risk fuelling fashion’s greenwashing crisis
EU’s retreat from strict fashion rules risks widening greenwashing, delaying accountability and weakening sustainability efforts.

Editorial Team SDG12
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Plastic talks collapse again, exposing deep global divides
Fractures over production caps and toxic chemical controls leave treaty negotiations at a standstill

Editorial Team SDG12
Aug 29, 20253 min read


Zero waste seminar inspires sustainable action at Kayseri University
Campus event highlights practical steps in waste reduction, urging students and staff to adopt sustainable daily habits

Editorial Team SDG12
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Regenerative agriculture, a climate activism revolution
Cultivating sustainability for a resilient future

Editorial Team SDG12
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Women-led eco-entrepreneurship: Empowering rural India for a sustainable future
Empowering women to drive sustainability in rural communities

Editorial Team SDG12
Jul 20, 20254 min read


New UN Panel aims to tackle global chemical pollution crisis
UN launches science panel to combat chemical pollution, boost SDG 12

Editorial Team SDG12
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Swegreen’s smart farms: A sustainable solution for local food production and climate action
Redefining agriculture through in-store vertical farming and AI technology

Editorial Team SDG12
May 29, 20253 min read


Autonomous robots: A new frontier in pest management
Advancing sustainable agriculture through precision technology

Editorial Team SDG12
May 24, 20253 min read


Palau and the future of sustainability reporting: Unlocking clarity and compliance in ESG
A flexible AI-powered platform is transforming how organisations meet SDG-linked disclosure requirements, ensuring transparency, consistency, and global impact

Joan Ubide
May 15, 20253 min read


Pesticide resistance and new sustainable solutions: Scientific and technological advances
Innovative solutions to pesticide resistance: advancing biopesticides, tech-driven pest control, and global sustainability efforts

Editorial Team SDG12
May 9, 20254 min read
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