By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.

CSO data

Status: Material footprint and consumption increasing

12.2.1 The material footprint rose in Ireland from 117.5 million tonnes in 2010 to 240.5 by 2019.

12.2.2 Domestic Material Consumption was estimated at 121.67 million tonnes in 2019 which was 3.45 million tonnes or 2.9% higher than in 2018.