Youth Hacktivators
5/18/2020 3:13 AM
Youth Hacktivators
"Created during Sustainable Brands Paris 2019 (Europe’s largest exhibition of corporate sustainable development), the Youth Hacktivators is a collective of thirty young changemakers who want to accelerate the transition of businesses to more sustainable models. We aim to co-create with companies to find innovative and inspiring solutions to current environmental and social issues. We propose to HACK and to ACT to build a new chapter of sustainability, one where new generations become key actors of the world of tomorrow. "
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO10conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO190minutesspent learning
Youth's actions
Climate Change
Participate In A Virtual Earth Day Event
All Drawdown Solutions
I will participate in a virtual Earth Day event.
Climate Change
Reduce My Footprint
All Drawdown Solutions
Using one of the links below, I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or classmates about ways we can reduce our negative environmental impact.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass, as well as the pros and cons of this technology.
Buildings and Cities
Find a Local Net-Zero Building
Net-Zero Buildings
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching a net-zero or near net-zero building in my area and find out what it took to achieve the project goals.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 60 minute(s) learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 60 minute(s) researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Materials
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Multiple Industry & Materials Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minute(s) learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Materials
Practice the 5 R's
Household Recycling
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Women and Girls
Research Women-Owned Businesses
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 30 minutes a day identifying women-owned businesses that I can support when shopping
Women and Girls
Watch a Film
Educating Girls, Family Planning, Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will watch a film about women's and gender equality issues and discuss it with 50 friend(s) or family member(s).
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
Educating Girls
I will get involved with a girls-focused STEM or leadership organization.
Transport
Research How to Reduce or Offset Flight-Related Emissions
Airplanes
I will spend at least 60 minute(s) learning about plane-related emissions, alternative fuels, and carbon offsets.
Action Track: Climate Activism
Youth Climate Organizations
All Drawdown Solutions
I will volunteer with or join a local youth-focused or youth-led climate activism organization.
Action Track: Climate Activism
Equal Representation
Educating Girls
I will spend 60 minutes researching the gender gap in our leaders and elected officials and discuss with my family and friends.
Women and Girls
Read about Women Change Makers
Educating Girls
I will read a book about women change makers.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Research Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. What have you done in the past to support women-owned businesses? How can you better support communities by supporting women?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Learn About & Practice Sustainable FashionHow can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Practice the 5 R'sWhat are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Change Reduce My FootprintWhat is one thing you could do to within the next couple of weeks to reduce your personal carbon footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Find a Local Net-Zero BuildingWhat did you think was the most challenging obstacle in the project's goal? Was that challenge surprising to you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Watch a FilmNow that you've watched a film about women's and gender equality issues, what do you think is the next step to actually address this disparity?
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Sasha Lovell 5/09/2020 5:28 PMWengari Maathai is the best!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Research Cement AlternativesConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but its carbon footprint may not be obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Read about Women Change MakersWomen are making their voices heard accross the globe for issues that matter to them, from climate change to equal rights for women. Reflect on a role model who is a woman. What have they done to make a positive change in their community?
Youth Hacktivators 5/07/2020 8:41 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Change Participate In A Virtual Earth Day EventIn what virtual Earth Day event did you participate? What did you like most about it?
