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Big challenges require bold thinking. Create an idea that changes how your community solves problems.
About this Challenge
What if "waste" didn't exist? Every day, communities throw away products, food, clothing, electronics, and materials that could often be repaired, reused, shared, or recycled.
By rethinking how we design, use, and dispose of everyday items, we can reduce waste, save money, and protect the environment.
This challenge invites you to imagine a community where resources are valued, nothing is wasted unnecessarily, and yesterday's trash becomes tomorrow's opportunity.
One-third
of all food produced globally is lost or wasted each year.
Recycling
saves raw materials, but reducing and reusing often has an even greater environmental impact.
The World Generates
more than 2 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste every year, and that number is expected to grow.
Extending the life
of products through repair and reuse can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Why it Matters
Every product we buy requires energy, materials, and transportation to produce. When useful items are thrown away too soon, valuable resources are lost and landfills continue to grow.
Communities that repair, share, recycle, and reuse resources can reduce pollution, create jobs, save money, and make better use of what they already have.
Sometimes the most sustainable solution isn't creating something new—it's finding a better use for something that already exists.
Think About
🐝What natural spaces exist in your town?
🐝What wildlife or plants need protection?
🐝How could your community create more green spaces?
🐝Could your idea help restore habitats or reduce pollution?
🐝How might technology help monitor or protect nature?
🐝How could residents become more involved in caring for the environment?
🐝Could your solution benefit both people and wildlife?
🐝How might your town's quirks create unique environmental challenges or opportunities?
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Nature doesn't need to be separated from our communities—it can be part of them. Whether your idea restores habitats, protects wildlife, creates greener spaces, or inspires others to care for the environment, every action helps build a healthier future for people and the planet.
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