Inching Towards Sustainability in Developing Countries

Abstract

Sustainable development stands on three core elements: environment, economy, and social equity. The environment is under constant pressure from a long list of hazards. Even though there have been various innovations and developments of new practices to reduce the pressure and tackle the negative externalities, there still seems to be a long way to go. This chapter lays its entire focus on the sustainable consumption and production patterns of the food industry in the developing countries, while paying special attention to India and the impacts it has on the human habitat. The current state of the environment calls for the innovation of methods which lead to an efficient future. To understand more of this, a study was run on the people of Delhi, NCR so as to understand their current degree of awareness about sustainability, their consumption behaviours, and the importance laid on sustainability. The impact of factors like price, nutrition, taste, availability, convenience, sustainability, brand reputation, and packaging were also highlighted.