Evolution and Current Challenges of Sustainable Consumption and Production

This review paper examines the past, present, and future of sustainable consumption production (SCP). The history Sustainable Development Goal No. 12 (i.e., to ensure patterns) is presented analyzed. A definition given role education explained. present status existing trends SCP are introduced by analyzing unsustainable behavior dilemma, namely growth or degrowth. very broad range methods used for measuring evaluating within development. To forecast SCP, important presented. development will follow several megatrends it require reduced personal collective (degrowth). Energy usage in buildings, renewable energy sources, storage be that respect. Transportation emissions continue lowered. Waste, especially food waste, shall reduced, consumer products become more durable. All waste must collected separated reused. SPC elaborated view two approaches—Industry 4.0 (smart factory), “Sixth Wave” evolution. Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, resource efficiency, zero at forefront activities. circular economy requires extension product lifetimes, reuse recycling products. Reducing pollution specific energy, water, raw material (especially critical materials), as well digitalization, important.