Goal 13 Economic Life Phase 3 of 5 · Prototype

Responsible Consumption &
Sustainable Lifestyle

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"Responsible consumption and a sustainable lifestyle are mainstream, with a wide range of sustainable products and services for all customer needs and social classes."

SDG Alignments:
SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Sustainable Architecture

Why It Matters

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    Customer demand on sustainable products and services pressures producers to reduce natural-resource depletion and pollution.

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    Developing countries (incl. Egypt) caught the green-products movement, started adopting more responsible behavior.

Our Goal 2024

"In cooperation with national and international partners and HU, SEKEM supplies the whole range of foodstuff, medication, cosmetics and textiles in Egypt."

Strategy & Performance

SEKEM's Approach

01

Education & Awareness: Raising consciousness about consumption impact through community workshops and school programs.

02

Sustainable Product Range: Expanding Demeter-certified food, natural medicaments, and organic textiles for local markets.

03

Local Material Construction: Developing eco-friendly buildings at Wahat farm utilizing rammed earth and local resources to minimize carbon footprint.

04

Community Organic Consumption: Supplying the SEKEM community with affordable, high-quality organic daily necessities.

05

Circular Design: Implementing zero-waste principles across all product packaging and manufacturing processes.

Organic Cafeteria restaurant
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Organic cafeteria products

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80

Eco-friendly apartments starting soon

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32

New housing for engineers at Minya

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+25%

Increase in EcoFurniture production

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-20%

Reduction in imported wood use

Other News 2024

  • check_circle Successful implementation of rammed-earth construction techniques at Wahat.
  • check_circle Completion of the Wahat School building using 100% sustainable local materials.
  • check_circle Main farm additions including new baby group facilities and cultural art pavilions.
  • check_circle Significant expansion of the EcoFurniture product line targeting urban markets.

Plan for Next Year

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Vision Flower Interactive Component

Active Petal: 13 (Responsible Consumption)

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