Responsible Consumption and Production

A Smarter Way to Binge—Without Wasting Resources Before you hit “play” on that next video or music track, take 10 seconds to check if you’re actually watching or listening—or just letting it run in the background. If you’re not using it, pause or close the tab. This small, conscious habit helps reduce digital energy waste—and supports SDG 12: […]

Build a 5-Second Habit That Changes How You Consume Before throwing anything in the trash—pause and take a quick photo of it. That’s it. This ultra-simple action helps you become more aware of what you waste, making it easier to reduce over time. Whether it’s food, plastic packaging, or a broken gadget, the visual cue […]

A Low-Effort Habit for a Lighter Footprint What if a small setting change on your phone or laptop could help reduce your energy use, extend battery life, and make your screen time easier on the eyes? Each day, activate dark mode on at least one of your devices—just for a few hours or your entire […]

Is your phone acting slow? Laptop cluttered with random files?Before you think of upgrading, try this: a 10-minute tune-up that can give your device new life — and help the planet at the same time. Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing types of waste globally. But one of the easiest ways to reduce it? […]

Every school year, millions of students start with stacks of shiny, brand-new notebooks. Yet many of us have half-used notebooks, blank pages in the back, or old papers that could easily serve the same purpose. The truth is: we don’t always need new materials — we just need to use what we already have. By […]

Online shopping offers unparalleled convenience, but it often comes with an environmental cost—excessive packaging waste. Each separate delivery typically means its own box, padding, and shipping materials, contributing to the growing problem of packaging waste. By choosing consolidated shipping options at checkout, you can reduce the number of packages delivered to your doorstep, thereby minimizing […]

A Digital Mess That’s Costing the Planet Think you’re tidy because your floors are swept and your desk is clean? Take a second look inside your drawers, closets, and digital boxes. Chances are you’ve got a tangle of old chargers, unused phones, ancient laptops, broken headphones, and forgotten USB sticks. Each of these is part […]

What Is an “Eat Me First” Box? An “Eat Me First” box is a designated area in your refrigerator or pantry where you place food items that need to be consumed soon—such as leftovers, opened packages, or produce nearing its expiration. By creating this visual cue, you and your household members are reminded to prioritize […]

The Small Action: Be Intentional and Brief in Your Online Interactions Every time you search online or type a long question to an AI chatbot, it uses real-world energy. It may seem invisible, but the carbon impact of our digital habits is growing. One simple, powerful way to reduce that impact? Type less, search smarter, […]

In the United States, approximately 30–40% of the food supply is wasted, equating to about 133 billion pounds and $161 billion worth of food annually. This waste not only squanders valuable resources but also contributes significantly to environmental issues. (Source: Food Loss and Waste) Food waste is the single most common material in landfills, comprising […]