What is resource efficiency?

Resource efficiency means that resources are used as efficiently and sustainably as possible. This means, for example, saving raw materials and energy, reducing and recycling waste, and optimizing processes. Resource efficiency is an important part of sustainable development and environmental protection, as it helps to reduce the load on the environment and save natural resources.

Resource efficiency can be promoted, for example, by making production processes more efficient, developing new technologies and materials, and encouraging consumers and companies to act more sustainably. Many countries and organizations have set goals to improve resource efficiency and strive to find sustainable solutions to improve the use of resources.

Sources: Ympäristö.fi, European Commission