Time to get critical
The planet has all we need to sustain ourselves, but that doesn't mean we can be greedy. We need to take a critical look at our consumption and production practices and figure out how to do more and do better with less. Explore Sustainable Development Goal 12 – Responsible consumption and production.
#TOGETHERBAND tackles this goal
With Women Working Worldwide
What they do: Provide leadership, training and policy development around issues such as maternity rights, sexual harassment, living wage and environmental protection in the garment and horticultural sectors in East Africa and South Asia.
Their aim: To recognise and support women workers as well as protecting and enhancing our environmental resources.
With Shivia
What they do: Provide tools, education and training to allow people to start market-driven enterprises that will work them out of poverty.
Their aim: To empower the poorest to create livelihoods, boost income and inspire permanent change in West Bengal, India.
With City Harvest
What they do: Source food from donors including food manufacturers, retailers and restaurants and redistribute it to the homeless, veterans, youth, victims of alcohol and drug abuse, mentally and physically disabled, and families needing support.
Their aim: To eliminate food poverty and food waste in London.
#TOGETHERBAND supports these charities and organisations by raising awareness around what they do, as well as funding through band sales.
See who's passionate about this goal
Rosario Dawson
Actress and co-founder of Studio 189, #TOGETHERBAND ambassador for Goal 12
Paul Polman
Former Unilever CEO and founder of IMAGINE, #TOGETHERBAND expert for Goal 12
Show your passion too with #TOGETHERBAND
17 Goals, 17 bands. This one represents SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production. When you buy a pack you receive two identical bands - One to wear as a symbol of support, one to share to spread the word.
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