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    Bring the Change!                                                       Goal  12  Consumption
                                                                                                                  Responsible

                                  Sustainable Development Goals                                                  and Production

                     #WASTE MANAGEMENT!

                       If we want to live on a sustainable planet we need to comply with the 3R’s rule
                       (Reduce-Reuse-Recycle) to save the environment.

                           Reduce: cut down the trash we generate
                           Reuse: use things that would otherwise have been thrown out
                           Recycle: turn something old and useless into something useful

                       A.   Activity 1
                           Dry waste is a waste that does not decay, such as paper, glass, thermocol, rubber, metal, cloth,
                           empty bottles, stationeries, cardboard, food packaging material, etc.
                             Do not throw any dry waste into the dustbin, but instead store it for a week. You may store it in
                           a designated box or bin. At the end of the week, measure the amount of waste stored by each
                           student or each classroom.
                       B.   Activity 2
                             Composting is a simple and effective way to recycle food and other organic waste. It provides a
                           range of environmental benefits: strengthens soil and promotes healthy plant growth, feeds the
                           tiny plants with essential nutrients, reduces soil erosion, etc.
                           Set-up a compost pit.
                           1.   Dig a hole (about 1 ft) for your compost pit. You may also
                              use a big container.
                           2.  Chop your compost materials finely.
                           3.   Make sure your carbon-rich  materials (like paper and
                              dried leaves) are mixed thoroughly with your nitrogen-rich
                              materials (like vegetable scraps).
                           4.  Cover the hole with a board if you plan to add more to it.
                           5.  Cover your compost with soil when full.

                       C.   Write two ways you think can reduce waste.

                          What problems do the SDGs aim to solve?
                             The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015
                         to end poverty, reduce inequality and build more peaceful, prosperous societies by 2030 to empower the
                         people globally.
                             Practising sustainability empowers children to explore values and develop respect towards nature, laying
                         the foundation for an environmentally responsible adulthood in the near future.

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