“Has the facts about climate change and tells others about it”

Why do we need the Truth Talker?  The coronavirus has shown how important it is to listen to scientists. People all over the world are searching for information on how to keep safe, stay hopeful and help one another. The same goes for climate change. Scientists have been telling us that climate change is happening due to human activities and that we are on a path that will increasingly hurt the lives, livelihoods and health of people. And scientists also have the solutions to building a more sustainable world. Find out the facts and share them with your friends. Help counter misinformation. And speak up against discrimination and bullying. There’s no place for that. We are one human family and need to act together, in solidarity, for a better future for all.

Learn more about why the Truth Talker cares about communication and collaboration and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goal here.

“Has the facts about climate change and tells others about it”

Why do we need the Truth Talker?  The coronavirus has shown how important it is to listen to scientists. People all over the world are searching for information on how to keep safe, stay hopeful and help one another. The same goes for climate change. Scientists have been telling us that climate change is happening due to human activities and that we are on a path that will increasingly hurt the lives, livelihoods and health of people. And scientists also have the solutions to building a more sustainable world. Find out the facts and share them with your friends. Help counter misinformation. And speak up against discrimination and bullying. There’s no place for that. We are one human family and need to act together, in solidarity, for a better future for all.

Learn more about why the Truth Talker cares about communication and collaboration and SDG Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goal here.

“Educates everyone on why to eat – and appreciate – more veggies”

Why do we need the Veggie Vindicator? What we eat, and how that food is produced, affects our health but also the environment. Plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, have a lower environmental impact than animal-based foods such as meat and dairy products. Plant-based foods generally use less energy, land and water, and cause less greenhouse gases. This does not mean you have to become a vegan or vegetarian. A healthy diet is one that provides adequate calories and nutrients from several different food groups. But by shifting to healthy diets that include sustainability considerations you can help the environment. Did you know that food makes up the largest part of a person’s water footprint (the amount of water consumed in your daily life), even when compared to taking baths or long showers? The production of one 150 gram beef burger, for example, requires about 2,250 liters of water. A 725 gram cheese-and-tomato pizza requires about 1,216 liters of water.

Learn more about why the Veggie Vindicator cares about world hunger and SDG 2: Zero Hunger here.

“Educates everyone on why to eat – and appreciate – more veggies”

Why do we need the Veggie Vindicator? What we eat, and how that food is produced, affects our health but also the environment. Plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, have a lower environmental impact than animal-based foods such as meat and dairy products. Plant-based foods generally use less energy, land and water, and cause less greenhouse gases. This does not mean you have to become a vegan or vegetarian. A healthy diet is one that provides adequate calories and nutrients from several different food groups. But by shifting to healthy diets that include sustainability considerations you can help the environment. Did you know that food makes up the largest part of a person’s water footprint (the amount of water consumed in your daily life), even when compared to taking baths or long showers? The production of one 150 gram beef burger, for example, requires about 2,250 liters of water. A 725 gram cheese-and-tomato pizza requires about 1,216 liters of water.

Learn more about why the Veggie Vindicator cares about world hunger and SDG Goal 2: Zero Hunger here.

“Knows proper recycling techniques and shows others what items belong in which bin”

Why do we need the Recycle Ranger? Every year, an estimated 11.2 billion tonnes of solid waste is collected worldwide. Where waste cannot be avoided, recycling can help save resources. For example, for every tonne of paper recycled, 17 trees and 50 per cent of water can be saved. And every kilo of plastic that is recycled saves about 814 grams of CO2 emissions. So make sure you put plastic, paper, metal and glass in the recycling bin. Did you know that up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used every year around the world? Besides polluting the ocean and environment, they clog up sewers, kill wildlife and cause irreparable damage to ecosystems. Simply bringing your own bag — and using a refillable water bottle — can seriously reduce the amount of plastic waste in our world.

Learn more about why the Recycle Ranger cares about responsible recycling and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production here.

“Knows proper recycling techniques and shows others what items belong in which bin”

Why do we need the Recycle Ranger? Every year, an estimated 11.2 billion tonnes of solid waste is collected worldwide. Where waste cannot be avoided, recycling can help save resources. For example, for every tonne of paper recycled, 17 trees and 50 per cent of water can be saved. And every kilo of plastic that is recycled saves about 814 grams of CO2 emissions. So make sure you put plastic, paper, metal and glass in the recycling bin. Did you know that up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags are used every year around the world? Besides polluting the ocean and environment, they clog up sewers, kill wildlife and cause irreparable damage to ecosystems. Simply bringing your own bag — and using a refillable water bottle — can seriously reduce the amount of plastic waste in our world.

Learn more about why the Recycle Ranger cares about responsible recycling and SDG Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production here.

“Keeps plants healthy and doesn’t let them go to waste”

Why do we need the Green Guide? It’s time to take care of nature. The foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet habitable all come from nature. One way to protect nature is to reduce the waste we produce. In nature, there is no such thing as garbage. Everything in nature is reused or recycled. But we live in a throwaway society, and our garbage often ends up in landfills or in the ocean, lakes and rivers. Did you know that one-third of all food produced is lost, wasted, or spoiled? This amounts to a big waste of resources, such as land, water, energy and other inputs needed to produce the food. By reducing food waste, you can save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help preserve resources for future generations. Buy veggies that don’t look perfect – they will otherwise get thrown out. And purchasing local foods that are in season also helps the environment since it reduces the need for transport. Local and seasonal produce tastes better, too – give it a try!

Learn more about why the Green Guide cares about the land we live on and SDG 15: Life on Land here.

“Keeps plants healthy and doesn’t let them go to waste”

Why do we need the Green Guide? It’s time to take care of nature. The foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet habitable all come from nature. One way to protect nature is to reduce the waste we produce. In nature, there is no such thing as garbage. Everything in nature is reused or recycled. But we live in a throwaway society, and our garbage often ends up in landfills or in the ocean, lakes and rivers. Did you know that one-third of all food produced is lost, wasted, or spoiled? This amounts to a big waste of resources, such as land, water, energy and other inputs needed to produce the food. By reducing food waste, you can save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help preserve resources for future generations. Buy veggies that don’t look perfect – they will otherwise get thrown out. And purchasing local foods that are in season also helps the environment since it reduces the need for transport. Local and seasonal produce tastes better, too – give it a try!

Learn more about why the Green Guide cares about the land we live on and SDG Goal 15: Life on Land here.

“Mends, donates and keeps clothing out of landfills”

Why do we need the Fashion Fixer? The fashion industry (clothing and footwear) produces more than 8% of greenhouse gases and 20% of global wastewater annually. Producing clothes requires a huge amount of water. Did you know that it takes about 1,250 litres, or 330 gallons, of water to produce one cotton t-shirt, and about 7,500 litres to make a single pair of jeans — from the production of the cotton to the delivery of the final product to the store? And every second, the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned.  But being stylish does not have to be wasteful! By buying fewer clothes, shopping second-hand, or upcycling, i.e. creating new clothes out of old ones, you can save water and reduce waste.

Learn more about why the Fashion Fixer cares about reducing waste and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure here.

“Mends, donates and keeps clothing out of landfills”

Why do we need the Fashion Fixer? The fashion industry (clothing and footwear) produces more than 8% of greenhouse gases and 20% of global wastewater annually. Producing clothes requires a huge amount of water. Did you know that it takes about 1,250 litres, or 330 gallons, of water to produce one cotton t-shirt, and about 7,500 litres to make a single pair of jeans — from the production of the cotton to the delivery of the final product to the store? And every second, the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned.  But being stylish does not have to be wasteful! By buying fewer clothes, shopping second-hand, or upcycling, i.e. creating new clothes out of old ones, you can save water and reduce waste.

Learn more about why the Fashion Fixer cares about reducing waste and SDG Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure here.

“Keeps dangerous plastics from getting into the ocean and makes sure you don’t let water go to waste”

Why do we need the Water Wizard? Water is a precious resource: Less than 3 percent of the world’s water is fresh (drinkable), and most of it is frozen in the Antarctica, Arctic and glaciers. Humans are misusing and polluting water faster than nature can recycle and purify water in rivers and lakes. Using water smartly can help ensure that we continue to have clean water to drink, wash and stay healthy. You can save water by taking shorter showers, turning off the tap when brushing your teeth, installing a low-flow toilet, and many other ways. You can also help protect water by avoiding plastics, which often end up in the ocean and kill seabirds and marine life. Each year, a staggering eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean – equivalent to a full garbage truck dumped into the sea every minute.

Learn more about why the Water Wizard cares about SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation and SDG 14: Life Below Water.

“Keeps dangerous plastics from getting into the ocean and makes sure you don’t let water go to waste”

Why do we need the Water Wizard? Water is a precious resource: Less than 3 percent of the world’s water is fresh (drinkable), and most of it is frozen in the Antarctica, Arctic and glaciers. Humans are misusing and polluting water faster than nature can recycle and purify water in rivers and lakes. Using water smartly can help ensure that we continue to have clean water to drink, wash and stay healthy. You can save water by taking shorter showers, turning off the tap when brushing your teeth, installing a low-flow toilet, and many other ways. You can also help protect water by avoiding plastics, which often end up in the ocean and kill seabirds and marine life. Each year, a staggering eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean – equivalent to a full garbage truck dumped into the sea every minute.

Learn more about why the Water Wizard cares about life below water SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation and SDG Goal 14: Life Below Water here.

“Never wastes electricity, and always turns off the lights when they’re not needed”

Why do we need the Energy Expert? The energy sector (electricity, heat, and other energy) is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for about 35 percent of total emissions. Electricity drives our lifestyles. Although some 790 million people in the world still lack access to electricity, for the rest of us, everything from a computer to a television and a refrigerator needs energy. You can save electricity by plugging appliances into a power strip and turning them off completely when not in use. By turning off your lights and using energy-efficient lightbulbs, you can also reduce your energy consumption and save money. Most of our energy is still produced using fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas, which  cause large amounts of greenhouse gases. . Encourage your parents to switch to energy from sustainable, renewable sources, such as wind or solar. And travel less, or bike, walk or take public transport, since cars and airplanes also need energy and are mostly running on fossil fuels causing harmful emissions.

Learn more about why the Energy Expert cares about using clean energy and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy here.

“Never wastes electricity, and always turns off the lights when they’re not needed”

Why do we need the Energy Expert? The energy sector (electricity, heat, and other energy) is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for about 35 percent of total emissions. Electricity drives our lifestyles. Although some 790 million people in the world still lack access to electricity, for the rest of us, everything from a computer to a television and a refrigerator needs energy. You can save electricity by plugging appliances into a power strip and turning them off completely when not in use. By turning off your lights and using energy-efficient lightbulbs, you can also reduce your energy consumption and save money. Most of our energy is still produced using fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas, which  cause large amounts of greenhouse gases. . Encourage your parents to switch to energy from sustainable, renewable sources, such as wind or solar. And travel less, or bike, walk or take public transport, since cars and airplanes also need energy and are mostly running on fossil fuels causing harmful emissions.

Learn more about why the Energy Expert cares about using clean energy and SDG Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy here.

“Defender of clean air and protecting the atmosphere from bad fumes”

Why do we need the Fume Fighter? Nine out of 10 people around the world breathe highly polluted air – due to pollution from factories, households and cars. The World Health Organization found that 90% of the world’s population lives in areas where the level of pollutants exceeds recommended limits, especially in cities. And although cities occupy just 3 percent of the Earth’s land, they account for 60-80 percent of energy consumption and 75 percent of carbon emissions. People and governments are working every day to come up with innovative and sustainable solutions to improve our cities. Develop a vision for your building, street, and neighbourhood that would make it cleaner, greener and more sustainable, and act on that vision. The better the conditions you create in your community, the greater the effect on everyone’s quality of life!

Learn more about why the Fume Fighter cares about the air we breath and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities here.

“Defender of clean air and protecting the atmosphere from bad fumes”

Why do we need the Fume Fighter? Nine out of 10 people around the world breathe highly polluted air – due to pollution from factories, households and cars. The World Health Organization found that 90% of the world’s population lives in areas where the level of pollutants exceeds recommended limits, especially in cities. And although cities occupy just 3 percent of the Earth’s land, they account for 60-80 percent of energy consumption and 75 percent of carbon emissions. People and governments are working every day to come up with innovative and sustainable solutions to improve our cities. Develop a vision for your building, street, and neighbourhood that would make it cleaner, greener and more sustainable, and act on that vision. The better the conditions you create in your community, the greater the effect on everyone’s quality of life!

Learn more about why the Fume Fighter cares about the air we breath and SDG Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities here.