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SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
The Impact Project
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Alissa Centivany – Right to Repair Advocate
Alissa advocates for extending product lifespans, reducing electronic waste and challenging barriers to repair. Her efforts to promote repairability, consumer rights and systemic change in manufacturing and policy support more sustainable patterns of consumption.
Kirsty Robertson – Sustainable Curating Researcher
Through Western’s Centre for Sustainable Curating, Kirsty helps galleries, museums, and artists reduce energy use, waste and reliance on environmentally harmful materials. Her work on compostable exhibition materials and low-impact exhibition design directly supports SDG 12’s targets on resource efficiency, waste reduction and sustainability education.
Kato Hussein Wabbi – Medical Equipment Sustainability Researcher
Kato is developing an AI-powered system that predicts failures in critical medical equipment before breakdowns occur. By enabling preventive maintenance, extending equipment lifespans and reducing the need for premature replacement, his work contributes to SDG 12’s goals of resource efficiency, waste prevention and more sustainable product use.
Josh Givans – Open-Source Technology Innovator
Josh develops affordable, open-source medical technology that can be built and maintained within resource-limited communities. His approach reduces dependence on costly equipment and complex international supply chains while promoting accessible, resource-efficient innovation. This work supports SDG 12’s focus on sustainable production and technological capacity in developing countries.
Diane-Laure Arjaliès – Sustainable Finance Researcher
Through Western’s Sustainable Finance Lab, Diane-Laure develops financial tools that direct investment toward nature-based solutions and the responsible management of natural resources. Her work encourages organizations and investors to incorporate environmental value into economic decision-making, supporting SDG 12’s targets on sustainable business practices and resource use.
Tima Bansal – Sustainability and Strategy Expert
Through Innovation North, Tima works with industries to reimagine business models that prioritize sustainability, including projects focused on soil health, biodiversity and sustainable insurance practices. Her systems-thinking approach supports SDG 12’s targets on sustainable business practices and the responsible use of natural resources.
