Promote sustainable production and consumption
A range of approaches and tools can be used to promote sustainable practices.
ap3500 Demand management, which includes accurate valuations of natural resources and increasing public awareness, is a valuable
ap431 strategy to support sustainable consumption. This approach can also provide significant savings in infrastructure investment. Sustainable production
apc2010 can be supported by the adoption and use of environmentally sound technologies which can improve environmental performance significantly. These technologies protect the environment,
apm4546 are less polluting, use resources in a sustainable manner, recycle more of their wastes and products and handle all residual wastes in a more environmentally acceptable way than the technologies for which they are
apw7120 substitutes. Environmentally sound technologies can also be used to drive reduced impacts and enhance value along a supply chain and support businesses embracing product stewardship.