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Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 Goal 7 Goal 8
No Poverty Zero Hunger Good Health and Well- being Quality Education Gender Equality Clean Water and sanitation Affordable and Clean Energy Decent work and Economic Growth
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 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 is Sustainable Development?
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations Member States in
2015 to end poverty, reduce inequality and build more peaceful, prosperous societies by 2030 are there to
empower globally.
Practicing sustainability empowers children to explore values and develop respect towards Nature, laying
the foundation for an environmentally responsible adulthood in the next future.
Goal 9 Goal 10 Goal 11 Goal 12 Goal 13 Goal 14 Goal 15 Goal 16 Goal 17
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Reduced Inequalities Sustainable Cities and Communities Responsible Consumption and Production Climate Action Life Below Water Life on land Peace, Justice and strong Institutions Partnerships for the Goals

