Task 1: My Sustainable Life: A Personal Audit

Living a sustainable lifestyle starts with understanding our individual impact on the environment. In this task, you will conduct a personal sustainability audit to gain insight into your daily activities and their environmental impact. By assessing your current habits, you can identify areas where you can make changes to reduce your carbon footprint and move towards a more sustainable lifestyle. This task is a chance to take action and set realistic goals towards a more sustainable future.

Step by step instructions:

1. Start by making a list of your daily activities. Break it down by categories such as home, work/school, and transportation. For each activity, note how much time you spend doing it, and any resources or energy you use.
2. Estimate the environmental impact of each activity. Use online carbon footprint calculators or do some research to determine the greenhouse gas emissions associated with each of the activities on your list. This will give you an idea of where your biggest environmental impact is coming from.
3. Identify areas for improvement. Based on your personal sustainability audit, identify areas where you can reduce your environmental impact. Consider things like your energy consumption, your water usage, your transportation choices, your diet, and your waste generation. Look for areas where you can make changes that will have the biggest impact.
4. Set goals and take action. Based on your personal sustainability audit and the areas for improvement you’ve identified, set specific, measurable goals to reduce your environmental impact. For example, you might set a goal to reduce your energy consumption by 10% over the next month, to take public transportation at least twice a week, or to eat vegetarian meals three times a week. Then, take action towards achieving those goals.
5. Track your progress. Keep a record of your progress towards your sustainability goals. This could be as simple as jotting down your energy usage or transportation choices in a notebook or using a sustainability app to track your progress. This will help you see how far you’ve come and motivate you to keep going.
6. Reflect and adjust. Periodically check in on your progress and adjust your goals and actions as necessary. Celebrate your successes and learn from your setbacks. Be open to new ideas and strategies that will help you achieve your sustainability goals.

Task 2: Sustainable Product Review

In our daily lives, we use countless products, from the food we eat to the clothes we wear. However, many of these products have a significant impact on the environment, contributing to issues such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution. As consumers, we have the power to make a difference by choosing products that are more sustainable.

In this task, you will have the opportunity to evaluate the sustainability of a product you frequently use and explore sustainable alternatives. By doing so, you will gain a better understanding of the environmental impact of the products you use and make more informed decisions about your purchases.

Step by step instructions

1. Choose a product you frequently use. It can be anything from your daily skincare routine to your favorite food item.
2. Research the product. Look for information on its production process, its impact on the environment, and any sustainability initiatives the company has in place. You can look for this information on the company’s website, social media pages, or through a quick internet search. Take notes on the information you find.
3. Evaluate the sustainability of the product. Based on the information you’ve gathered, evaluate the sustainability of the product. Consider factors such as its packaging, ingredients, and carbon footprint. Take note of any areas where the product could be more sustainable.
4. Research sustainable alternatives. Look for sustainable alternatives to the product you chose. Search for products that are made from sustainable materials, have minimal packaging, or have certifications indicating their sustainability. Take notes on the products you find.
5. Evaluate the sustainability of the alternatives. Evaluate the sustainability of the products you found. Consider factors such as their packaging, ingredients, and carbon footprint. Take note of any areas where the products could be more sustainable.
6. Compare the product and its alternatives. Compare the product you originally chose and the sustainable alternatives you found. Consider factors such as their effectiveness, price, and accessibility. Take notes on your comparison.
7. Choose a sustainable alternative and try it out. Choose one of the sustainable alternatives from your list and try it out. Take note of any differences you notice between the sustainable alternative and the original product.
8. Reflect on your experience. After trying out the sustainable alternative, reflect on your experience. Consider factors such as its effectiveness, price, and accessibility. Think about whether you would continue using the sustainable alternative in the future. 

Task 3: Sustainable Actions Challenge

In order to make a positive impact on the environment, it’s important to take sustainable actions in our daily lives. The Sustainable Actions Challenge task is an opportunity for you to try out sustainable actions and see how they can make a difference. By focusing on a week of sustainable actions, you can develop new habits and gain a better understanding of how small changes can have a big impact.

Step by step instructions

1. Choose a week to focus on sustainable actions. This week will be your “Sustainable Actions Challenge” week. Consider choosing a week where you have some free time to focus on the task, such as a week during a school break or vacation.
2. Research sustainable actions. Look for sustainable actions that you can take in your daily life to reduce your environmental impact. You can search for sustainable actions online or consult resources such as sustainability guides and books. Take notes on the sustainable actions you find. Try to find actions that are feasible for you to implement in your daily routine.
3. Choose sustainable actions to focus on. Choose 3-5 sustainable actions that you want to focus on during your Sustainable Actions Challenge week. These can be actions such as reducing your water usage, using reusable bags and containers, or reducing your energy consumption. Write down your chosen actions.
4. Set goals. Set achievable goals for each of the sustainable actions you chose. For example, if you want to reduce your water usage, you could set a goal of taking shorter showers or fixing any leaks in your home. Write down your goals and make them specific and measurable.
5. Plan your week. Plan your week by organizing your daily routine to incorporate the sustainable actions you chose. For example, if you want to reduce your energy consumption, you could plan to turn off lights and unplug devices when you’re not using them. Consider any potential obstacles and plan ahead to overcome them.
6. Track your progress. Throughout your Sustainable Actions Challenge week, track your progress towards achieving your goals. You can do this by using a journal, planner, or app. Write down your progress each day and adjust your plans as needed.
7. Reflect on your experience. At the end of your Sustainable Actions Challenge week, reflect on your experience. Consider factors such as how easy or difficult it was to achieve your goals, any changes you noticed in your daily routines, and how you felt about your environmental impact. Write down your reflections and think about how you can continue to incorporate sustainable actions into your daily life.