The role of accounting as a driver of sustainability (SDG 12)

This study analyzes the implementation of sustainable practices in five households over a five-month period, focusing on three axes: waste separation, use of reusable bags, and responsible consumption. Baseline and final surveys were administered, monthly follow-ups were conducted, and an economic e...

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Autores principales: Alvarez, Santiago Camilo, Mansilla, Lucas Esteban, Gas, Federico Julián, Flores, Francisco Daniel, Volpe, Richard Sebastian
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Publicado: Universidad Nacional del Comahue. Facultad de Lenguas 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://bibliotecadelenguas.uncoma.edu.ar/items/show/969
https://bibliotecadelenguas.uncoma.edu.ar/files/original/43972cd9ba5ecb63cecaae296a09b935.pdf
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spelling I22-R137-9692025-12-09T14:42:04Z The role of accounting as a driver of sustainability (SDG 12) Alvarez, Santiago Camilo Mansilla, Lucas Esteban Gas, Federico Julián Flores, Francisco Daniel Volpe, Richard Sebastian Economía This study analyzes the implementation of sustainable practices in five households over a five-month period, focusing on three axes: waste separation, use of reusable bags, and responsible consumption. Baseline and final surveys were administered, monthly follow-ups were conducted, and an economic exercise compared the cost of “non-responsible” purchasing options versus more sustainable alternatives. Results show that four out of five families reduced their use of single-use plastic bags to near zero, decreased weekly household waste, and increased waste separation. In addition, all families recorded economic savings associated with responsible consumption: the September analysis indicates an average saving of approximately 28–30% in the categories assessed. This suggests that consumption choices aligned with SDG 12 involve not only a lower environmental impact, but also household economic efficiency. Finally, we propose that accounting can function as a pedagogical tool: quantifying waste avoided and money saved supports informed household decision-making and links day-to-day behavior with environmental and financial consequences. Universidad Nacional del Comahue. Facultad de Lenguas 2025 informe de investigación <a href="https://bibliotecadelenguas.uncoma.edu.ar/items/show/969">https://bibliotecadelenguas.uncoma.edu.ar/items/show/969</a> https://bibliotecadelenguas.uncoma.edu.ar/items/show/969 https://bibliotecadelenguas.uncoma.edu.ar/files/original/43972cd9ba5ecb63cecaae296a09b935.pdf Durante el año 2025, la Cátedra de Inglés de la Facultad de Economía, a cargo de la profesora María Belén Martínez del Departamento de Idiomas con Propósitos Específicos, desarrolló un trabajo basado en proyectos. A lo largo del cursado, los estudiantes llevaron adelante proyectos de investigación–servicio en los que articularon sus saberes de inglés con los contenidos propios de sus carreras y con la resolución de problemáticas reales de la comunidad. El proceso incluyó la lectura y el análisis de textos académicos en inglés para la elaboración del marco teórico, la selección de un problema relevante, el diseño e implementación de una metodología de investigación, y la comparación de resultados con los aportes de autores especializados. Cada proyecto culminó con la redacción de un informe final en formato de paper, presentado en español e inglés, siguiendo una plantilla estandarizada. Los autores
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topic Economía
spellingShingle Economía
Alvarez, Santiago Camilo
Mansilla, Lucas Esteban
Gas, Federico Julián
Flores, Francisco Daniel
Volpe, Richard Sebastian
The role of accounting as a driver of sustainability (SDG 12)
topic_facet Economía
description This study analyzes the implementation of sustainable practices in five households over a five-month period, focusing on three axes: waste separation, use of reusable bags, and responsible consumption. Baseline and final surveys were administered, monthly follow-ups were conducted, and an economic exercise compared the cost of “non-responsible” purchasing options versus more sustainable alternatives. Results show that four out of five families reduced their use of single-use plastic bags to near zero, decreased weekly household waste, and increased waste separation. In addition, all families recorded economic savings associated with responsible consumption: the September analysis indicates an average saving of approximately 28–30% in the categories assessed. This suggests that consumption choices aligned with SDG 12 involve not only a lower environmental impact, but also household economic efficiency. Finally, we propose that accounting can function as a pedagogical tool: quantifying waste avoided and money saved supports informed household decision-making and links day-to-day behavior with environmental and financial consequences.
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author Alvarez, Santiago Camilo
Mansilla, Lucas Esteban
Gas, Federico Julián
Flores, Francisco Daniel
Volpe, Richard Sebastian
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Mansilla, Lucas Esteban
Gas, Federico Julián
Flores, Francisco Daniel
Volpe, Richard Sebastian
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title The role of accounting as a driver of sustainability (SDG 12)
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publisher Universidad Nacional del Comahue. Facultad de Lenguas
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