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This video is part of the Climate Justice series within a project called Drawdown’s Neighborhood. This project is a short documentary series focused on climate solutions that amplifies the voices of climate heroes who are often overlooked. It highlights the diverse community of individuals implementing climate solutions to make the world healthier and more sustainable.
Waste is a significant contributor to climate change, and when it ends up in our landfills, it breaks down, producing planet-warming greenhouse gases like methane. Alboury Ndiaye is a Waste Wise Sustainability Specialist who is helping to address climate change by working with local Twin Cities businesses. He raises awareness about waste and focuses on making smarter climate choices to save money and create a positive impact on our environment. Offered as a free service in select Minnesota counties, the Waste Wise Foundation creates tailored plans to enhance recycling efforts, increase the reuse of materials, implement composting, minimize the use of single-use plastics, and other waste diversion efforts that reduce spending while helping to save the planet.
The video includes discussion questions and links to resources for learning more about the solutions presented in this story and ways to take action.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
This resource is excellent for dealing with curriculum units focusing on waste management, starting your own action project when looking at environmental issues, or supporting units touching on waste management and responsible consumption. It is also an excellent video to start a conversation on how our lifestyle choices severely impact our planet, now and in the future.
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Themes Addressed
Air, Atmosphere & Climate (1)
- Climate Change
Citizenship (1)
- Sustainable Consumption
Waste Management (4)
- Composting
- Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Solid Waste Disposal
- Source Reduction
