BE A GREEN SOLAR SCHOOL CHAMPION If you are a student and care about the environment, you can make a difference by encouraging your school to go solar and championing a sustainable lifestyle. According to research conducted by Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSS)*, in Sweden, key lifestyle habits that contribute to climate change are burning of fossil fuels, driving solo instead of using carpool or the public transport, consumption of meat and dairy, flight and shopping patterns. “If we could do our bit, encourage others to do their bit, we'd be better off than we are right now.” Siddhant Sinha Founder, SUN Foundation Here Are Four Ways in Which You Can Be A Green Solar School Champion: Use energy wisely – save money, too! The small changes you make can add up Ask your parents to install energy-efficient light bulbs at home Unplug computers, TVs and other electronics when not in use Ensure clothes at home are washed in cold or warm (not hot) water Encourage your parents to look at the Energy Star label while buying new appliances Eat for a climate-stable planet. Here are four changes you can make to your diet to reduce its climate impact Eat meat-free meals Buy organic and local whenever possible Don’t waste food Grow your own! (Yes, even in your garden or roof) GREEN YOUR COMMUTE. WHENEVER AND WHEREVER YOU CAN Take public transport Ride a bike Car-share Travel less Consume less, waste less and enjoy life more! Focus on life’s simple pleasures No plastic straws or single-use plastic Spend time in nature Spend more time with friends, family and/or making a difference to others Sharing, mixing, fixing, upcycling, repurposing and composting are all good places to start * http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20181102-what-can-i-do-about-climate-change