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The 17 Global Goals
The 17 Global Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
No poverty
Zero hunger
Good health and well-being
Quality education
Gender Equality
Clean water and sanitation
Affordable and clean energy
Decent work and economic growth
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Reduced inequalities
Sustainable cities and communities
Responsible consumption and reproduction
Climate action
Life below water
Life on land
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Partnerships for the goals
THE 17 GOALS
Recycling
Recycling
Recycling, recovery and reprocessing of waste materials for use in new products. The basic phases in recycling are the collection of waste materials, their processing or manufacture into new products, and the purchase of those products, which may then themselves be recycled.
How Recycling Benefits the Environment
How Recycling Benefits the Environment
Saves yards of landfill space
Conserves energy
Saves forest
Pollution is reduced
Saves money
How Recycling Benefits the Economy
How Recycling Benefits the Economy
Creates jobs
Supports the local community
Raises overall environmental consciousness
Sustainability
Sustainability
Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The concept of sustainability is composed of three pillars: economic, environmental, and social.
4 objectives of sustainable development:
Social progress and equality
Environmental protection
Conservation of natural resources
Stable economic growth
Impact on Sustainability
Impact on Sustainability
Companies are trying to save money, improve products, develop new materials and become more efficient. New technologies are developed to positively impact the manufacturing industry and society.
Recycling
Impact on sustainability
Sustainability
List of sustainability books in the library
List of recycling books in the library
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