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Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable manufacturing is defined by the US Department of Commerce as a set of “processes that minimize negative environmental impacts, conserve energy and natural resources, are safe for employees, communities and consumers and are economically sound”.

History of the concept

Discussion on different terms: e.g., manufacturing vs production: Production and manufacturing are sometimes used interchangeably, especially in a non-academic context. In general, it is possible to consider the former to have a systemic, functional connotation, and the latter a technological and sectorial one.

The SDG concept of responsible production is defined as equivalent to sustainable production.

In turn, sustainable production is defined as the production of goods in a way that is aligned with sustainable development goals.

An increasing pressure for sustainable practices is put not only on organizations, but also on their stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, shareholders, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and public authorities [3].

goal 12 SDG. Populate it a bit and point to this article when it is good enough. Sustainable consumption and production is about promoting resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and providing access to basic services, green and decent jobs and a better quality of life for all. Its implementation helps to achieve overall development plans, reduce future economic, environmental and social costs, strengthen economic competitiveness and reduce poverty.

Sustainable consumption and production  aims at “doing more and better with less,” increasing net welfare gains from economic activities by reducing resource use, degradation and pollution along the whole lifecycle, while increasing quality of life. It involves different stakeholders, including business, consumers, policy makers, researchers, scientists, retailers, media, and development cooperation agencies, among others.

It also requires a systemic approach and cooperation among actors operating in the supply chain, from producer to final consumer. It involves engaging consumers through awareness-raising and education on sustainable consumption and lifestyles, providing consumers with adequate information through standards and labels and engaging in sustainable public procurement, among others.

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