{"id":4466,"date":"2024-05-24T09:02:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/what-is-responsible-consumption\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T09:02:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:02:05","slug":"what-is-responsible-consumption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/what-is-responsible-consumption\/","title":{"rendered":"What is responsible consumption?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Responsible consumption means that the consumer makes choices that take into account the environment, social responsibility and financial sustainability. This means, for example, that the consumer prefers ecologically sustainable products, supports fair trade and avoids overconsumption. Responsible consumption aims to reduce the burden on the environment and promote sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible consumption can manifest itself in many different ways, such as recycling, reducing the amount of waste, choosing ethically produced products and supporting local producers. It can also mean using energy-efficient devices, preferring public transport and reducing food waste.<\/p>\n<p>Responsible consumption is an important part of a sustainable lifestyle and it can have a positive effect on the well-being of the individual as well as the sustainable development of society as a whole. So you should consider your own spending habits and try to make responsible choices even in small everyday matters.<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ymparisto.fi\/fi-FI\/Ajankohtaista\/Kuluttaning_ja_ymparisto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ymp\u00e4rist\u00f6.fi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/ \/www.kepa.fi\/uutiset\/kestava-kehtys\/resvuustulinen-kululutningen-mita-se-on-ja-miten-sita-voi-tehda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kepa.fi<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Responsible consumption means that the consumer makes choices that take into account the environment, social responsibility and financial sustainability. This means, for example, that the consumer prefers ecologically sustainable products, supports fair trade and avoids overconsumption. Responsible consumption aims to reduce the burden on the environment and promote sustainable development. 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