SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation

Water is life for people and creatures all over the world. We need it to drink, to create food, clothes, and energy. However, water shortages, pollution and wastage are leading to less of it being available for those who need it to survive. 1 million people per year die from water, sanitation and hygiene related diseases that could be reduced by access to clean water. I pledge to start saving water at home and treat it as the precious resource it is. This includes limiting my showers to two minutes, only putting a dish washer on when it's full of dishes, checking and fixing household tap leaks, checking for toilet leaks once a year and monitoring my water bill.

I pledge to discover and share one at least one new exciting article/fact/news piece a week that highlights a particular sustainability goal. There's so much happening in the world both good and bad and I want to focus on the good. New innovations, initiatives or government action which brings the world one step closer to achieving the SDG’s are meant to be shared. Already participating in many small actions which help reduce waste and electricity I wanted to do something different as my ‘one step.’ I am inspired by what I read, watch and hear and want to do the same for others. Good actions need more recognition! That’s why I want to be a voice that recognises and celebrates progress.

Reducing the use of disposable produces in daily life, in order to reduce the pollution to the environment.

My goal is to choose clothes that are either second hand, locally made, or made with natural fibers. The fast fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world, and the fibres used in creating most of these clothes release microfibers into our waterways. I would like to choose pre-loved clothing, clothing that is ethical and can prove it's production, or locally made to support the local economy!

My goal is to choose clothes that are either second hand, locally made, or made with natural fibers. The fast fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world, and the fibres used in creating most of these clothes release microfibers into our waterways. I would like to choose pre-loved clothing, clothing that is ethical and can prove it's production, or locally made to support the local economy!

This year I've pledged to use no single use items on-the-go. I will bring a re-usable bag, straw, spoon, knife, fork and a handkerchief when going out.

Sort out recyclable wastes and encourage kids to do so. Let them know the importance of this act and when refund is available for certain products like aluminium cans, then encourage them to volunteer and collect such products and use the raised funds to use for a good cause or contribute to charity. Also if interested: Get involved and join the grassroots movement here: http://victoria.greens.org.au/10c

I have been avoiding single use plastics such as carry bags, styrofoam and plastics cups, straws as much as i can. I am going to carry my purchased items without plastic bag whenever possible. I am gonna use 100% recycled materials as much as i can. I have worked in an Internship on an Global sustainability project and I hope to continue my work on sustainability and waste management for the foreseeable future. In the long run, reducing and recycling plastics will lead to better sanitation and will help reduce poverty and save our planet.

Making something by hands Select a Bazaar Contect someone who open shop on that Bazzar Donate money for gobal environment protect

For the past four years, I have implemented many small changes in my life which were motivated out of environmental concern; becoming vegetarian, using keep cups, utilising public transport over cars, reusable bags, and minimal plastic use to name a few examples. However, as the world slowly but surely wakes up to the urgent need to change our ways, I have noticed the emergence of organisations which sell products in a far more responsible way than was previously available or accessible. The reality is that commodity production is environmentally harmful in most instances. However, organisations like 'Who gives a crap', who produce toilet paper out of 100% recycled toilet paper and use profits to build toilets in developing countries, offer environmentally safer alternatives to usual daily commodities. I now order 'don't give a crap', as the first step in my pledge to purchase more consciously. Through doing so, I have come to understand that there are always alternatives to purchasing from wasteful, fossil-fuel producing organisations that deserve mainstream attention. I have begun to seriously question the way I conduct myself throughout my daily life in terms of commodities I use and purchase. My goal is to phase out all products that I use which are environmentally harmful by the end of the month (March). I also feel that this 'Step' has stimulated conversations with those around me, encouraging others to do the same. Implementing meaningful change on the current climate crisis is challenging without a larger platform to do so, and the reality is that systematic change is required in order to reduce emissions. However, being more mindful in my purchases has been a step I have committed to that I feel could spark change. This is largely due to the conversation that arises from doing so, as I believe that this style of grass-roots change can be hugely beneficial.