Basic Needs & Security

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES ENDING POVERTY & HUNGER WHILE PROVIDING CLEAN WATER & ACCESSIBLE SANITATION FOR ALL

The UN recognizes that eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge for sustainable development. The Sustainable Development Goals build upon the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals to address the unfinished work to support all people who experience poverty, food insecurity, water scarcity, or inaccessible sanitation.

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
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Water Footprint Calculator

Surprising Water Footprints

How We Use Water

Water Scarcity
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Make Zero-Waste Meals

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will cook (___) meal(s) with zero waste each day.
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Reduce Food Waste

100 Tips for a Zero Waste Home

Reducing Wasted Food at Home
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Know Your Produce

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
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Clean 15

Dirty Dozen

5 Fabulous Finds in the Frozen Food Aisle

Report: EWG’s 2022 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce
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Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend (___) minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
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Water Justice Toolkit

‘Water Warriors’: The US Women Banding Together to Fight for Water Justice

Water, Health, and Social Justice
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Practice A Sharing Economy

SDG #1 No Poverty

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.
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Sharing Economy

These 5 Lending Libraries are Redefining the Meaning of Ownership

Shop Less, Share More

Buy Nothing Project
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Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
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Shorter Showers, New Technology Can Save on Water Use

How to Save Water: Shower and Bath

"Save Water and Energy by Showering Better"

Water Distribution Efficiency
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Reduce Animal Product Consumption

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

I will enjoy (___) meatless meal(s) and/or (___) vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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Strategies to Reduce Meat

Plant Rich Diets

Avoiding Meat and Dairy to Reduce Your Impact on Earth

Cutting Animal-Based Foods in US Could Prevent 1.6 Billion Tons of GHG Emissions by 2030
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Get To Know Your Watershed

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will spend (___) minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
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What is a Watershed? (Video)

Science in Your Watershed

Tap Water Database
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Support A Renters Bills of Rights

SDG #1 No Poverty

Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend (___) minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
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Who Rents and Who Owns in the U.S.

Affordable Housing

Tenant Rights by State
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Volunteer

SDG #1 No Poverty

In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
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Connect with Nonprofits via EarthShare

Give Green

Volunteer with Boys & Girls Club

Volunteering for Local Schools
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Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs

SDG #1, 2 & 6

I will spend (___) minutes learning about these SDGs.
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Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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