consumptionin

Consumptionin is a term used in sustainability and consumer behavior discourse to describe the portion of consumption activity that occurs within a closed or localized system, emphasizing in-situ use, repair, reuse, and recirculation over disposal or external sourcing. The word is a blend of “consumption” and the preposition “in,” signaling inward-facing or internalized patterns of demand within a particular boundary, such as a city, household, or corporate supply chain. The term has appeared sporadically in academic and industry writings since the early 2010s as part of discussions about circular economy and resource resilience.

In practice, consumptionin is used to differentiate between goods and services consumed within a defined system and those that are imported, exported, or discarded. It is often linked to concepts such as local procurement, in-use lifecycles, product longevity, sharing platforms, and repair culture. Analysts may use it to evaluate how policies or business models affect the internal utilization of resources, energy, and materials, as well as the potential environmental and social benefits of keeping value within a community or organization.

Critics note that consumptionin is not uniformly defined across studies, which can lead to ambiguity when comparing results. Its usefulness largely depends on clear boundaries and measurement methods. When applied carefully, it can complement existing metrics in circular economy assessments, life-cycle analysis, and urban sustainability planning. See also: circular economy, local procurement, longevity and repair, product-service systems.