What Is Sustainable Consumption?

Sustainable consumption is considered an idea of producing/consuming the most efficient and environmentally friendly options for both present and future generations. Such aspects as reusing resources for sustainable living and saving energy are also a part of sustainable consumption.

The choice that minimizes the environmental impact is considered the main motto of sustainable consumption. Efforts to prevent waste and unnecessary use of resources continue to grow in the pursuit of sustainable lifestyles adopted by people.

Sustainable consumption is critical to the future we leave for future generations as our world is going through a period of change. In addition to individuals, brands that think about the future continue to work in this area and implement sustainability solutions.

How Is Sustainable Consumption Carried Out?

Today, as the effects of the global pandemic have eased, and we find ourselves at the epicenter of economic and climate challenges, the idea of “more with less” is cementing its place in all of our lives, not only as a preference but as a necessity. So what do we need to do for sustainable consumption?

First of all, it is necessary to reduce the impact on the environment. The preference for products with low resource costs during production is of paramount importance. Buying recyclable clothes and throwing the packaging in the recycling bins, while a bit of a cliché, still has a lot of value. The main question to ask is “What effect does the thing that I am going to use or buy have on nature?” Assessing what we do and what we have in terms of sustainability helps us take conscious steps forward.

Sustainable Consumption and Borusan Cat

Our mission “We Create Solutions for a Better World” follows our understanding of sustainable consumption. At Borusan Cat, our efforts to repurpose, recycle and be sustainable for the future continue to expand with new applications.

For example, with our Boom 360 app, we identify faults in our work machines by the sound they make and offer sustainable solutions to our customers. We allow them to repair, instead of buying.

Müneccim, powered by artificial intelligence, collects data, analyzes it, and detects a malfunction before it happens. Thus, we prevent the waste of resources.

With Borusan Cat Exchange, we buy back our customers' used products, refurbish them at our Rebuild Centers, put our signature of quality on them, and let them be reused. We are leveraging our assets and making recycling a business model.

Getting the most out of the resources we already have is one of our fundamental priorities. To this end, the Circular Economy Committee established in Borusan Cat Holding continues to work on sustainable development issues. To make the most beneficial decisions for our world and economy in the field of waste management, we constantly monitor global practices and integrate them into our projects.

What Is Sustainable Consumer Behavior?

There are many common patterns of behavior among sustainable consumers. Among them, sensitivity to the present and future of the world stands out. It is also important for consumers to make healthy choices both for the world and for themselves.

Opinions within communities also influence their choices. People with sustainable consumption habits research more before making a decision and thus strive to make a positive impact on society. So, are you ready to switch to sustainable consumption?