Europe’s consumption footprint - old

The Eighth Environment Action Programme calls for the EU to significantly reduce by 2030 its consumption footprint, i.e. the environmental and climate impacts that result from EU citizens’ consumption. This footprint decreased only slightly, by around 4%, between 2010 and 2020. Therefore, at present, it is uncertain if the EU will achieve a significant reduction in its consumption footprint, especially since it has increased since 2016. Major efforts are needed to both reduce the overall level of consumption and increase the use of products that have less impact on the climate and environment.

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DPSIR Impact
Typology Performance indicator (Type B - Does it matter?)
UN SDGs SDG12: Responsible consumption and production
Topics Waste and recycling, Production and consumption, Sustainability challenges
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