Home Ec. Course: Week 19

Sustainable Living 

Lesson

What is Sustainable Living? How does adopting sustainable lifestyles can help you lessen your carbon footprint? Start your road toward a greener lifestyle watch the video to learn more about living sustainably.

Sustainable Living: What Does It Mean?

Learning Objective 

Learning zero waste swaps to reduce plastic at home is crucial to become more environmentally conscious and actively contribute to reducing plastic pollution. It also empowers you to adopt sustainable practices that benefit the environment and future generations.

Project Description 

Your Plastic-Free Home Presentation. This activity allows you to explore practical ways to reduce plastic waste, present your findings, and inspire others to join you in creating a more sustainable home environment. Watch the video to learn some of the easy ways you can reduce plastic at home, then proceed to the instructions.

 11 SUPER EASY Zero Waste Swaps to Reduce Plastic at Home

Instructions

  1. Research: Use online resources like Google or Youtube, to find three easy ways to reduce plastic usage at home.
  2. Prepare Your Presentation: Create a short, engaging presentation (3-5 minutes) highlighting the methods you found. Use slides, visuals, or demonstrations to make your presentation interesting.
  3. Present Your Findings: Present your research to a family member, friend, or record yourself presenting and share the video with your teacher or classmates online.
  4. Discussion: After your presentation, discuss your ideas with your audience. Explain why reducing plastic is important and how each method can be implemented at home.
  5. Reflect and Take Action: Reflect on what you’ve learned and choose one new habit you can adopt to reduce plastic usage at home. Share your commitment with others to inspire them to do the same.