https://peda.net/id/fada77aef29 2026-01-16T06:22:33+02:00 https://peda.net/:static/543/peda.net.logo.bg.svg <div class="license">Tämän sivun lisenssi <a rel="license noopener" href="https://peda.net/info" target="_blank">Peda.net-yleislisenssi</a></div> https://peda.net/id/3ca35d4af29 2026-01-16T08:42:17+02:00 <p><span>Explain the solutions your school has implemented for these problems.<br/> <br/> Post solutions <a href="https://padlet.com/decandiajenni/sustainable-development-how-can-actions-be-implemented-in-pr-u5h6dw8gi46d1zrn" rel="noopener nofollow ugc" target="_blank">on Padlet wall.</a></span></p> <br/> <h2><b>Environmental Sustainability Problems</b></h2> <ol> <li aria-level="1">Food waste in the cafeteria</li> <li aria-level="1">Energy use in classrooms</li> <li aria-level="1">Recycling confusion</li> <li aria-level="1">Single‑use materials in school events</li> <li aria-level="1">Unnecessary printing</li> <li aria-level="1">Water waste<span> in bathrooms</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Overuse of artificial lighting<span> even when daylight is available</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Lack of biodiversity<span> on school grounds</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Excess packaging<span> in takeaway lunches or kiosk snacks</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Noise pollution<span> in crowded school spaces</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Inefficient heating or cooling<span> (windows open while heating/AC is on)</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Electronic waste<span> not reused or recycled</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Outdoor littering<span> around school areas</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Low awareness of carbon footprint<span> in daily routines</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Fast fashion habits<span> among students</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Indoor air quality and ventilation<span> issues</span></li> </ol> <h2><b><br/> Social Sustainability Problems</b></h2> <ol> <li aria-level="1">Mental wellbeing &amp; workload</li> <li aria-level="1">Unequal participation<span> in group work</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Lack of student voice<span> in decision‑making</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Social isolation<span> during breaks or in class</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Digital stress<span> or screen overload</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Bullying or microaggressions</li> <li aria-level="1">Unbalanced schedules<span> causing stress</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Not enough quiet spaces<span> for recovery</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Inaccessible communication<span> (posters, announcements, online info)</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Overloaded teachers or student leaders<span> doing sustainability tasks alone</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Limited volunteering opportunities</li> <li aria-level="1">Events or clubs that unintentionally exclude some students</li> </ol> <h2><b><br/> Economic Sustainability Problems</b></h2> <ol> <li aria-level="1">High costs due to disposable items</li> <li aria-level="1">Sustainability projects lacking funding</li> <li aria-level="1">Purchasing unnecessary new materials<span> instead of reusing old ones</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Students unable to afford materials<span> needed for certain activities</span></li> <li aria-level="1">High energy bills<span> from inefficient building practices</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Hidden costs<span> of digital devices, repairs, or replacements</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Low-cost sustainable ideas<span> being overlooked</span></li> </ol> <h2><b><br/> Cross‑Cutting Sustainability Problems</b></h2> <p><span>(Environmental + Social + Economic together)</span></p> <ol> <li aria-level="1">Transportation to school<span> (safety, cost, emissions)</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Food system challenges<span> (waste, cost, nutrition, sustainability)</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Lack of awareness<span> about the school’s sustainability goals</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Poor communication<span> between students, staff, and administration</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Sustainability initiatives that fade away<span> after one project</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Events with high environmental impact<span> (waste, travel, materials)</span></li> <li aria-level="1">No system for tracking progress<span> (no data, no targets)</span></li> <li aria-level="1">Lack of collaboration<span> with local community or other schools</span></li> <li aria-level="1">No incentives or recognition<span> for sustainable behaviour</span></li> </ol> <br/> <p><span><br/> <em>When ready with the task: </em></span></p> <p><em><span>Wave motion: Create a wave as a group by lifting your hands and move them in a slow, wave‑like motion up and down. </span></em></p> 2026-01-16T06:24:23+02:00