For 17 days, we will be sharing a glimpse into how the fashion and space industries engage with each of the 17 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) put forward by the United Nations.

In this twelfth of the series, we examine goal number 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

We can learn so much about how little we need if we look at the space program. Astronauts take only the essentials with them for the very limited capacity and expensive real estate heading up towards the International Space Station.

While these lists aren’t comprehensive, the goal is to demonstrate the potential impact through shared efforts between the two industries, in addition to their potential impact independently. We would love to hear from you in the comments about other areas or opportunities you see or are working on.

Sources:

Space Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, UNOOSA

How the United Nations’ SDGs Relate to the Fashion Industry, Remake

International Institute for Sustainable Development, SDG Knowledge Hub

Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, UN