For this educational campaign, FEE has partnered with the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) to make a global call for action and encourage schools to engage in action learning on trash, waste management and, more widely, sustainable development! Many students participating in Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE), Learning about Forests (LEAF), and especially the Litter Less Campaign, have already made important actions to reduce their waste. Now it’s time to inspire millions of others to do the same!

During this pandemic, disposable protective materials like masks and gloves have created a new stream of hazardous waste. When it comes to tackling the world’s trash, it can be hard to know where to start. But by making “hacks” or changes in our homes, schools and communities, we can reduce our negative impact, increase our understanding and start to be part of transforming the world. The global is connected to the local!

The global campaign “Trash Hack” encourages young people to take action to promote sustainable development, reflect on their actions, and share their learnings. Find out more on the UNESCO Trash Hack website.

Online launch of campaign

The campaign was introduced to students, teachers, and National Operators through a launch webinar. During the webinar, UNESCO presented the initiative and the Guide to Action, FEE provided insights on how to share and celebrate trash hacks, and a few ASPnet and Eco-School teachers and students shared examples of their trash hacks.