Answer to Question #228998 in English for Khanyoh

Question

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.

Briefly discuss at least 4 practical environmental sustainability activities that you can do with your class within your school environment (buildings and school grounds) towards achieving Goal 12 - Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns [20 marks]

Answer 1

Turn Off Lights. Turning lights (and televisions) off when you leave a room can add up to serious energy savings especially if your dorm or apartment has not switched to energy-efficient lighting. The money saved may seem small, but the real pay off is energy conservation.

Walk. As often as possible, consider walking rather than driving. If you live in a safe neighborhood, walking can help cut down on emissions while also providing a free and easy way of getting exercise.

Buy Second Hand. In addition to clothing, students can purchase many household and everyday living goods second hand to cut down on the use of new resources and to reduce waste.

 Watch Your Water Usage. Water is a precious resource. Shaving a few minutes off of your shower time on a regular basis, and waiting until you have a full load of laundry to do a wash are both good sustainability practices.