Category: Climate Action

The Challenge: Activate Eco Mode on Your Devices There’s a hidden hero in your appliances and electronics: it’s called Eco Mode. One simple tap can lower your device’s energy consumption by up to 30%—without changing how you use it. Eco Mode is designed to make your devices smarter about how they consume electricity. It reduces brightness, slows cycles, or moderates temperature to save power without impacting performance. Whether it’s your washing machine, TV, or air…

The Challenge: Use a handheld broom instead of a gas-powered or electric leaf blower for your outdoor cleaning. Why It Matters Outdoor gas-powered tools cause surprising environmental harm: According to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), operating a gas-powered leaf blower for just one hour creates as much smog-forming pollution as driving a new car for over 1,100 miles.(Source: CARB Small Engine Fact Sheet) CARB also projects that by 2031, small engines like blowers will…

The Challenge: Lower your laundry water temperature by one setting. This one small tweak in your laundry routine can help reduce your carbon footprint, lower your energy bills, and even make your clothes last longer. It’s a simple way to support Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action, which urges action on reducing climate-related impacts starting right at home. Why It Matters Laundry is one of the biggest energy users in the home, mostly due to…

What if making a difference for the planet was as easy as turning a dial? One of the simplest actions you can take to fight climate change is to adjust your thermostat by just one degree. Whether it's lowering the heat in winter or raising the AC in summer, this tiny change adds up—and fast. This action supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13: Climate Action, which calls on everyone to take urgent steps to combat…

When it comes to climate change, every action we take matters. From what we eat to how we travel, our daily choices add up and contribute to the planet's rising temperatures. The first step toward a sustainable future is awareness—and that starts with understanding how your lifestyle affects the environment. This small action supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13: Climate Action, which calls for urgent efforts to combat climate change and its impacts. By educating…

Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action emphasizes the urgent need to take action to combat climate change and its impacts. While large-scale changes are vital, you can also make a big difference by adjusting small habits in your daily life. Today, we're focusing on a simple, flexible action you can take—whether it's sunny, rainy, or chilly—to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future. The Carbon Footprint Challenge Here’s a quick look at…

Switch to paperless billing for all your utilities, bank statements, and other regular communications. This reduces paper waste and helps protect forests. The Digital Shift: How Paperless Billing Can Help Save Our Forests In our increasingly digital world, there's one simple change that can make a significant environmental impact: going paperless with your bills and statements. This small action aligns perfectly with UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land, which includes targets for sustainable…

Replace disposable plastic water bottles with a durable, reusable water bottle. This simple switch reduces plastic waste and saves you money over time. Sip Sustainably: How Your Water Bottle Choice Can Help Save the Planet In our fast-paced world, staying hydrated is crucial. But have you ever stopped to consider the environmental impact of how you quench your thirst? Today, we're diving into a simple yet powerful action that can make a significant difference: switching…

Dedicate an hour this weekend to plant a tree in your yard or community. Trees absorb CO2, provide shade, and improve air quality. The Power of One Tree: How Your Backyard Can Help Combat Climate Change In the face of global climate change, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if I told you that one of the most powerful tools in fighting this crisis is something you can plant right in your own backyard?…