SDG #12: Responsible Consumption and Production
On November 13th, 2024, the Global Philadelphia Association will host the unveiling of a mural dedicated to SDG #12: Responsible Consumption and Production. This global goal focuses on reducing waste, promoting sustainable resource use, and rethinking how we consume and produce goods to protect the planet.
The mural, designed by artist Margaret Hobson-Baker, captures the essence of these critical issues through compelling visuals. Sponsored by Villanova University and supported by the Center for Carbon Literacy and Sustainable Education Initiative, the event aims to spark awareness and action around sustainability.
The unveiling will take place from 3pm to 5pm at the Connelly Center on Villanova's campus, offering a powerful reminder of the need for responsible consumption and environmental stewardship.
Unveiling Details
Sponsor: Villanova University
Artist: Maggie Hobson-Baker
Grantee: Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm
Date & Time: November 13th, 2024 ; 3pm - 5pm
Location: Connelly Center, Villanova University, 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA, 19085
Meet the artist
Maggie is an artist, designer, and faculty member in Villanova’s Communication Department. Her work reflects her love of shape, color, nature and design. She loves drawing on her iPad, and Bamboo Tablet as well as working with traditional materials.
You can often find her with her camera and sketchbook in the woods. She is especially interested in the dialogue between traditional and digital platforms in the creation of art and visual images.
Learn more about the sponsor:
Villanova University is a Roman Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the Order of Saint Augustine in 1842. Villanova provides a comprehensive education rooted in the liberal arts; a shared commitment to the Augustinian ideals of truth, unity and love; and a community dedicated to service to others.
A wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered through the University’s four colleges: the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering and the College of Nursing, as well as the Villanova School of Law. With a total enrollment that surpasses 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students, Villanova is the oldest and largest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Sponsors for SDG 12 include :
Moran Center for Global Leadership/VSB
Office for Sustainability
International and Interdisciplinary Initiatives/CLAS
College of Professional Studies
Center for Common Good
Center for Global Health/FCN
Center for Humanitarian Engineering and International Development/COE
About SDG #12
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production is a key goal in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at promoting sustainable practices worldwide. It highlights the need to use natural resources efficiently, reduce waste, and minimize environmental impacts across production and consumption cycles. With global population growth and increased consumption, current patterns of resource use are unsustainable, threatening ecosystems and future generations.
At the heart of SDG 12 is the idea of "doing more and better with less." It calls for a shift toward circular economies where materials are reused, recycled, and reduced, leading to lower levels of waste and pollution. This goal also addresses the role of businesses and consumers in adopting sustainable practices, from reducing food waste to ensuring that production processes are environmentally responsible.
Achieving SDG 12 is essential for combating climate change and preserving biodiversity. By fostering sustainable consumption and production, we can move toward a world where economic growth and environmental sustainability coexist, ensuring that future generations can meet their own needs without depleting the planet’s resources.
