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Trash Hack
Trash Hacks are small actions to reduce waste which can lead to big ideas for the planet. Join UNESCO to Trash Hack your life, neighbourhood and the world with Education for Sustainable Development.
Trash Hacks are small actions to reduce waste which can lead to big ideas for the planet. Join UNESCO to Trash Hack your life, neighbourhood and the world with Education for Sustainable Development.
When it comes to tackling the world’s waste, it can be hard to know where to start. But by making small changes to your life, you can reduce your negative impact, increase your understanding and start to see how you can be part of transforming the world.
Trash Hacks will be different for each person, depending on their lifestyle, location and situation. Start by asking yourself: how can I Trash Hack my life? Look for ways you can start to act in your life by asking questions like: how much trash do I use? Where does my waste go? Where does the trash in my neighbourhood come from?
Act
Decide a small step you plan to take – by yourself or with friends – to reduce waste. You could make a Trash Hack pledge using UNESCO’s Instagram filter, Trash Hack your home, organise a clean-up in your area or Trash Hack your digital waste.
Reflect and learn
What does your Trash Hack tell you about your consumption or waste in your region? Where did the trash come from? Where does it go? Learn more about waste and reflect while go, talking to your friends and sharing your experience on social media.
Celebrate and encourage others
Our impact can be multiplied if we reach out to friends and family, share our Trash Hacks, celebrate what we’ve done and learnt, and invite them to be part of the solution.