Resurssienkulutusintensiivistä

Resurssienkulutusintensiivistä is a Finnish term that translates to "resource-intensive" in English. It describes activities, processes, or products that require a significant amount of natural resources to produce or maintain. This can include materials, energy, water, and land.

Activities characterized as resource-intensive often have a substantial environmental footprint. For example, the production of certain metals, the manufacturing of electronics, or large-scale agricultural operations can be considered resource-intensive due to the high volumes of raw materials and energy they consume. Similarly, the transportation sector, particularly air travel and shipping, is also resource-intensive in terms of fossil fuel consumption.

The concept of resource intensity is often discussed in the context of sustainability and environmental policy. Efforts to reduce resource intensity aim to achieve economic activity with less environmental impact, often through improved efficiency, technological innovation, and shifts towards circular economy models. Understanding resource intensity is crucial for identifying areas where conservation and sustainable practices can be most effectively implemented to mitigate environmental degradation and ensure the availability of resources for future generations.