Uncoupling consumption from resource consumption

Structurally reducing resource use over the long-term and at the same time holding consumption at its current level or even raised, primarily by efficiency improvements coupled with social and technical innovation.

1. Uncoupling economic growth from growth in resource use

1. Intensifying existing resource use

1. Restricting production in primary commodities in developing countries
2. Enabling equitable resource use

1. Intentionalizing use of resources
2. Increasing awareness for need to stabilize resource consumption

1. Using packaging

1. Unethical consumption practices
2. Short-term planning of product life cycles
3. Resource-intensive packaging

1. Overconsumption
2. Consumption