The end of the year is an excellent time to reflect on our attitudes and plan for the coming year. This is a time for change, transformation, and willingness to take on new challenges and other ways of seeing the world. This is not the time to procrastinate!
And there are goals that we all have to achieve! CEBDS’s year-end campaign “SDGs, goals that we need to achieve!” shows how we can put the Sustainable Development Goals into practice in our daily lives.
Consume consciously
One way to practice conscious consumption is to avoid excessive and impulse purchases. In addition, reuse and dispose of them properly. Food products, for example, have large amounts of packaging, so do your part and separate the materials correctly, thus facilitating the recycling process.
Get closer to nature
It is important to be in contact with nature. The benefits are countless: calm, tranquility, well-being. Go hiking, visit botanical gardens. You can also make your home greener, with lots of plants!
Use public transport, bike, skateboard and scooter
Use your car less and opt for other means of transportation. By doing so, you help reduce pollution and the effects of the climate crisis.
Dispose of correctly
A large amount of products are consumed every day, which generates a large volume of waste. Knowing the importance of proper disposal is essential for sustainable development. Always dispose of products correctly, so the recycling process will be faster and more effective. Separate plastic packaging, glass and cans. Do not mix other waste with organic waste. Oh, and it is very important to never put glass together with other waste, as it can hurt whoever handles the waste.
Save, reduce and recycle water
Consuming water responsibly is extremely important to ensure sustainable development. According to the World Health Organization, the recommended daily amount of water consumption is 110 liters. However, it is possible to use less than that.
Simple actions such as avoiding long showers and turning off the shower while soaping yourself, as well as the tap when brushing your teeth and washing dishes. Using rainwater for activities such as watering plants and using the water from the washing machine to wash the yard is also a good option.
Practice composting
The practice of composting, which is the biological process of recycling organic matter (urban, domestic, agricultural, industrial) helps reduce waste. Composting is a natural process in which microorganisms, such as fungi, together with earthworms, are responsible for the process of degrading organic matter, transforming it into humus, a material extremely rich in nutrients and fertile.
