[Music] I am a Gen Z. And let's be real, we are the generation that built mood boards on Pinterest and saved the planets mode with LEDs. Of course, we're not just scrolling mindlessly. We're exploring purposefully. From traveling to diving into fandoms, from the latest tech obsessions to finding aesthetic room in sport, we have done it all. But recently, my scroll stopped at something that changed the way I live. Sustainability. Sustainability isn't a far away buzz word anymore. It's becoming a lifestyle. I ...

South Africa is unleashing its own version of the US Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to cut programs deemed as wasteful https://t.co/3Ml9fo6nSL ...

Cruise industry executive joins global initiative dedicated to reducing food loss and waste through cross-sector collaborationMIAMI, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that Vicky Rey, vice president of government affairs for Latin America, has been appointed to the Champions 12.3 coalition, a global group of leaders dedicated to advancing Target 12.3 of the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals ...

Core Argument - Climate change is a significant challenge, but progress feels disconnected from daily life [1] - Connecting students to solutions fosters action, as demonstrated by the Montreal Protocol [2] - Interdisciplinary collaboration makes climate action accessible, engaging diverse interests [4] Project Examples & Impact - Students combined art and science, creating CO2 absorbing murals [5] - Gardening and technology students built a Chinese herbal garden, promoting sustainable practices [6] - Hands-on sustainability education increases eco-friendly behaviors by 70%, inspiring families [8] - Student-led composting programs reduce food waste by up to 50% [9] Call to Action - Schools should become hubs for student-led sustainability initiatives [10] - Empowering individuals to connect passions with climate solutions creates a ripple effect [12] - Climate action will emerge from classrooms, driven by students and communities [11]

Environmental Impact of Basketball Waste - The industry produces 40 to 50 million basketballs annually, enough to fill an auditorium 10 times over [2] - A staggering 95% of basketballs end up in landfills or are burned [2] - Discarded basketballs decompose into toxic microplastics, polluting soil, water, and air [3] Consumer Behavior and Waste Generation - A survey at YCIS indicates the average student owns almost two basketballs, with some owning six or more [4] - This consumption pattern contributes to a global waste problem [4] Proposed Solutions for Sustainability - Encourage consumers to extend the lifespan of their basketballs [6] - Promote repairing damaged basketballs instead of discarding them [6] - Support recycling or donation programs, such as Wilson's Rebound, to repurpose old basketballs [6] - Advocate for reduced consumption of new basketballs [6]

Group 1 - Elon Musk has been focusing on reducing waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending [1] - The General Accountability Office (GAO) has documented the extent of wasteful government spending [1]