How can you ACT? What can you do to make the goals happen?
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There are several ideas that can be presented to students in order to make them further reflect on how they can act.
Examples of ideas:
SDG1
- At birthday parties offer the option to donate money to your chosen charity in replacement of a birthday gift.
- Clean out your pantry. Fill a box with non-perishable foods and donate it to a food bank.
- Your time can be more valuable than money.
SDG2
- Spread the word about hungry people, to have more people act.
- Donate food to those in need.
SGD3
- Don’t smoke.
- Make time for yourself and your friends.
- Take blood tests once a year to prevent serious health problems.
- Walk to school.
SGD 4
- Display movies or television programs that are both informative and enjoyable for children.
- Donate books to public libraries or public schools in need.
- Share success stories, including stories that didn’t make the headlines. Every story is important even though they didn’t receive media coverage.
SGD 5
- If you are a woman, know your rights and stand up for them.
- Gender equality starts at home.
SGD 6
- Conserve, conserve, conserve. When ice-cubes are left over from a drink, don’t throw them away. Put them into plants. -> Reduce, reuse, recycle. Use reusable bags and containers instead of single-use plastic.
- Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and while soaping in the shower. -> Reduce your carbon usage by opting to walk, bike, or use public transportation instead of driving a car for short distances.
SGD 7
- Cover the pan with a lid. It reduces the amount of energy required to boil water by 75%.
- Turn off electric equipment such as TVs and computers when going on holiday.
- When boiling water, use only the necessary amount by filling the kettle accordingly.
SGD 8
- Provide food for low-earning workers.
- Encourage more job opportunities for youth.
SGD 9
- Organize a community gathering to collect and donate used clothing, highlighting the issue of poverty and the importance of helping those in need.
- Keep up to date with the latest technologies and innovation and try to improve your technology skills every day.
- Don’t throw away, give away. Donate unwanted or unused gadgets to local shelters or charities instead of discarding it. This can provide necessary furnishings for those in need and reduce waste.
SGD 10
- Make friends with people from different cultures.
- Travel the world to learn about different cultures.
- Read books that describe all cultures.
- Expose children to a variety of cultures by reading storybooks that point out diverse traditions.
SGD 11
- Use public transport, city bikes and other modes for environmentally friendly transport.
- Promote the use of environmentally friendly transportation options, such as public transportation, city bikes, and other modes of transport that are kinder to the planet.
SDG 12
- Don’t keep clothes or other objects you are not using. Donate them.
- Recycle!
- Eat local.
- Drink tap water when safe.
SDG 13
- Drive less. Walk, cycle, or use public transportation.
- Let your clothes air dry after washing.
- Take reusable bags to stores.
SDG 14
- Use fewer plastic products.
- Only use your washing machine when full.
SDG 15
- Eat seasonal products.
- Buy recycled products.
- Recycle used paper and go paperless where possible.
SDG 16
- Vote in your country elections. Make your voice heard.
- Stop violence against women and if you see it happen report it
SDG 17
- Practice teamwork at home and at work.
- Encourage cooperation projects related to sustainable development.
