Sustainable communities/Eco-cities

Sustainable communities/Eco-cities

Young People's Handbook

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This module aims to provide learners with more in-depth knowledge of the concept of sustainable communities. It will define and go over different methods, integrated into our society, which allow us to lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. By observing concepts, such as water and waste management, ecological innovations and more, the module aims to inspire learners to take a more eco-conscious approach in the decision-making process of their everyday lives.

Topics: You will be able to find in this document the following topics:

 

  1. Eco-innovation & Entrepreneurship
  2. Sustainable Urban Development
  3. Alternative Transportation (emissions-free/electric vehicles and public transportation, alternative ways of transportation)
  4. Waste Management and the 5R’s
  5. Water Managemen, Quality & Access
  6. Examples of good practices

    Learning Goals

    • Introduce the learners to the environment benefits of sustainable products
    • Learning what some of the largest businesses are doing to reduce the footprint
    • The purpose of the lesson is to Inspire learners toward improving their energy efficiency.
    • To define the term “Sustainable Urban Development” and encourage learners to brainstorm of new practices, which can help their cities reach a higher level of sustainable urban development
    • To specify why sustainable transportation should be chosen rather than using a car.
    • To encourage the active use of alternative transportation.
Sustainable communities/Eco-cities

1. Eco-innovation & Entrepreneurship

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1.0. Overview
2
1.1. Definition
3
1.2. Activities
4
1.3. Videos

2. Sustainable Urban Development

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2.0. Overview
2
2.1. Definition
3
2.2. Activities
4
2.3. Articles
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2.4. Video

3. Alternative Transportation

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3.0. Overview
2
3.1. Tips
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3.2. Activity
4
3.3. Video

4. Waste Management and the 5R’s

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4.0. Overview
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4.1. Case study
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4.2. How to apply the 5Rs
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4.3. Activity
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4.4. Article

5. Water Management

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5.0. Overview
2
5.1. Definition
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5.2. Activity
4
5.3. Video

6. Good Practices in the field of Green Cities

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6.0. Overview
2
6.1. Definition
3
6.2. Examples of good practices
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6.3. Activity
5
6.4. Articles

References

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References

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