2. Halt the consumption of natural resources by combining the four principles of economic growth, environmental protection, social development and governance. Change the real model of production and consumption that call for the responsibility of consumers and consumers that the higher value covers the ecological cost than the economic one. Encourage studies on the costs of organic versus non-organic products. Organize processes for obtaining and processing information and documentation on youth consumption and make proposals and implementation of alternatives related to this reality. Analyze the current situation in the field of youth consumption, through seminars, forums, etc ... providing the necessary tools to become aware of excessive consumption, the causes that cause it and the consequences that entails.
3. What is?
4. Satisfy the needs of present generations without compromising the possibilities of future generations to meet their own needs .Then we define it. It refers to spending only what is necessary to live.
5. What can we do to prevent it?
6. Control the consumption of water in hygiene, irrigation and swimming pools. Incorporate water saving devices into taps and cisterns. Quick shower; Close faucets while we brush, shave or soapy. Proceed to drip irrigation, irrigate the first and last hours of the day. Reduce energy consumption in lighting, use energy-saving light bulbs: compact fluorescents and LED (Light Emitting Diode). Turn off unnecessary lights (overcome inertia) and make the most of natural light. Congratulate, communicate and convene meetings electronically. Use recycled paper. Reduce (better avoid!) The use of plastics, cans, objects with batteries, materials with toxic substances, etc. Reduce the consumption of plastics, particularly PVC, in toys, footwear, small appliances, cleaning products and others (if unavoidable), choose recyclables (PET, HDPE, etc.), reusing them to the maximum. Avoid electrical appliances and toys with batteries. Separate the waste for selective collection ( "compacting" them to occupy less) Bring "Clean Points" which can not go to ordinary deposits. Recycle batteries, mobiles, light bulbs containing mercury, computers, oil, toxic products.
