SDG 8: Economic growth and employment

Buying vegetables from the farmers market as opposed to supermarkets supports local farmers and reduces food waste #produceequality - our broccoli was considered too small for supermarkets, but that’s fine because it’s going to be great in our pesto pasta! Bonus is it’s package free, working towards a plastic free house supporting local businesses.

On social media I will share information and articles about how tourism can contribute to sustainable communities and that do not exploit vulnerable people, particularly women and girls. I will encourage others to make responsible travel choices as well as ensure that I am making ethical travel choices.

It is important to me that I stop supporting unethical industries (such as fossil fuels and tobacco) with my superannuation and bank accounts. I will research my best options, divest my funds, and then make sure to discuss my decisions with my friends and family to encourage them to make the switch too.

With being privileged to have access to so many resources, I want to connect with people, and start a scholarship fund which enables students to get higher education or even start a sustainable movement within their home country. I hope I can act as the link and make a difference even in one person's life.

I want to continue supporting ethical and local businesses that use recycled and ethically sourced materials to produce clothing.

I buy organic whenever I can because organic food is better for the environment in terms of it being produced with no pesticides.

i want to encourage everyone to feel like they are worth it. Wherever they are in life, they are progressing.

I am going to continue taking the train and bus to get to university. Not only can I relax on the commute, but taking public transport also contributes to the reducing emissions. Plus, you can catch up with your friends on the way!

Buy groceries in your local market, fruit, vegetables, dairy, meats, nuts, bread, anything you love... Have a lovely conversation with lovely people in the lovely market... Enjoy the local foods in its season, empower local farmers and local economy...

I have been accepted into the 40K Globe foundation for a summer internship working in rural India! I am so excited I can get out there and help make a positive change in the energy and water sectors of such a great social business, creating clean renewable energy access to those in India that don't have power and helping make clean water more accessable. I am very excited and nervous for the culture shock I know I will get, but hopefully it will only push me to continue in working towards creating a more positive and sustainable world!