What Are the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
The Sustainable Development Goals are a perfect guide to start living a more sustainable life and contribute to the sustainable development of our planet.
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At Recyclops, our mission is to provide access to affordable recycling to all, regardless of where people live. We want to make it possible for anyone and everyone to be able to live their ideal sustainable lifestyle. Living sustainably can be done in many different ways but it’s easy to be lost when looking at these sustainability problems at large.
It’s clear that there is lots of work to be done in almost every area of our lives and all over the world. That’s why the United Nations created the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each of these goals tackles a different problem on a global scale and helps different countries and organizations such as Recyclops operate more effectively.
“The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.”
– The United Nations
Created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals or Globe Goals are intended to be achieved by the year 2030. As stated in the quote above, the goals are meant to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” something that Recyclops is proud to be working towards.
Goal 1: No Poverty
The goal of SDG 1 is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere by 2030. More than 700 million people, or 10% of the world population, live in extreme poverty. People under these conditions struggle to fulfill their basic needs such as health, education, and access to water.
As if that wasn’t enough of an issue our current struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic has created more issues in terms of poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic is estimated to have pushed an estimated 71 million additional people into extreme poverty.
So what can you do about it?
Become active in your community and local government. Your engagement in policymaking and legislation can make a difference in addressing poverty in your area. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
So what can you do about it?
You can make small changes in your life. By supporting local farmers and markets in your community and by making sustainable food choices. Fighting food waste is another great way to help combat this issue. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
So what can you do about it?
Raise awareness in your community about the importance of good health. Teaching those around you to live a more healthy lifestyle as well as getting access to quality health care. You can also hold your local government accountable by moving to support initiatives that practice good health standards. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
So what can you do about it?
Make education a priority in your community. Ask our governments to place education as a priority in both policy and practice. Continuing to lobby your local government to make firm commitments to provide free primary education to all, including vulnerable or marginalized groups. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
So what can you do about it?
Work alongside women and girls to achieve gender equality. You can address unconscious biases and implicit associations that form an unintended and often an invisible barrier to equal opportunity. Focus on embracing healthy relationships and changing harmful laws. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
The goal of this SDG is to Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030. Worldwide, 1 in 3 people do not have access to safe and clean drinking water. On top of that 2 of 5 people in the world do not have access to basic sanitation stations with soap and water.
According to the World Health Organization, handwashing is one of the most effective ways you can reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infections, including the COVID-19 virus.
So what can you do about it?
Get involved in your community. You can get involved in the World Water Day and World Toilet Day campaigns that aim to provide information and inspiration to take action on hygiene and water distribution issues. Generating awareness around this issue is also one of the best ways to get the action started in your community. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
The goal of this SDG is to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Access to electricity in poorer countries has begun to accelerate and energy efficiency continues to improve with renewable energy making gains in the electricity industry.
More attention is needed however to improve access to clean energy, safe cooking fuels and technologies in certain areas of the world for almost 3 billion people. This needs to go beyond the electricity industry, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
So what can you do about it?
You can save electricity by plugging appliances into a power strip and turning them off completely when not in use, including your computer. You can also bike, walk, or take public transport to reduce carbon emissions. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
So what can you do about it?
Implementing adequate health and safety measures and promoting supportive working environments is fundamental to protecting the safety of workers; especially health workers and those providing essential services. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 9: Industries, Innovation & Infrastructure
So what can you do about it?
Collaborate with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the public sector to help promote sustainable growth within developing countries. Think about how industry impacts on your life and well-being and use social media to push for policymakers to prioritize the SDGs.To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
So what can you do about it?
It is important to empower and promote inclusive social and economic growth. We can ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of income if we eliminate discriminatory laws, policies, and practices. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities
So what can you do about it?
Advocate for the kind of city you believe you need. Develop a vision for your building, street, and neighbourhood, and act on that vision. The better the conditions you create in your community, the greater the effect on the quality of life. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
So what can you do about it?
Reducing your waste and being thoughtful about what you buy and choosing a sustainable option whenever possible. Ensure you don’t throw away food, and reduce your consumption of plastic or recycle it with Recyclops. Find out more about recycling with Recyclops.
Goal 13: Climate Action
So what can you do about it?
Weatherize your home and power it with renewable energy, invest in energy-efficient appliances, reduce water waste, eat the food you buy and make less of it meat, buy better bulbs, pull the plugs, drive a fuel-efficient vehicle, rethink planes, trains and automobiles, and shrink your carbon profile. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 14: Life Below Water
So what can you do about it?
Try to eliminate plastic usage as much as possible and organize beach clean-ups. Most importantly, we can spread the message about how important marine life is and why we need to protect it. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 15: Life on Land
The goal of this SDG is to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.
Around 1 million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction, many within decades, according to the 2019 Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service.
So what can you do about it?
Some things we can do to help include recycling, eating a local-based diet that is sustainably sourced, and consuming only what we need. We must be respectful toward wildlife and only take part in ecotourism opportunities that are responsibly and ethically run in order to prevent wildlife disturbance. Find out more about living a more sustainable lifestyle.
Goal 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
So what can you do about it?
Exercise your right to hold your elected officials accountable. Exercise your right to freedom of information and share your opinion with your elected representatives. Promote inclusion and respect towards people of different ethnic origins, religions, gender, sexual orientations, or different opinions. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Goal 17: Partnerships
So what can you do about it?
Join or create a group in your local community that seeks to mobilize action on the implementation of the SDGs. Encourage your governments to partner with businesses for the implementation of the SDGs. To find out more about this SDG and how you can make a difference visit here.
Our team at Recyclops makes it easy to recycle today straight from the convenience of your home. With our service, you know that your recyclables are going to a designated recycling facility and not a landfill. Learn more about where your recycling goes here.
Depending on your location, recycling is as easy as putting all your materials in one or more bags (depending on how many you have) and putting them right on your doorstep or curbside. Your local Recyclops driver will be there to pick up your materials and ensure they arrive at the destination. And don’t worry about making space for another bin, Recyclops bags or carts come with all our services and pickups come at your convenience.
We want to make recycling easy and simple, and that starts with recycling on your schedule.
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