SI Milton Keynes, as part of Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (SIGIB) supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also known as the Global Goals.
The SDG’s are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals setting out targets to achieve by 2030 of a better and more sustainable future for all. These Global Goals are universal and call on everyone individual and organisations to work together to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
Number 13 is Climate Action. The global temperature has already risen by 1.1ºC above pre industrial level. We are seeing glaciers melting and sea levels rising. Impacts of climate change include flooding, droughts, displacing millions of people and sinking them into poverty and hunger, denying them basic services, such as health education and work. By 2030 an estimated 700 million people will be at risk of displacement.
Our lifestyles have a profound impact on our planet. Our choices matter. If we all make changes, we can limit global warming and take care of our planet. Click here to go to Un Act Now website to see what you can do.
This year, members of SI Milton Keynes, as individuals and as a club, have made the Green Pledge to support SDG Number 13 is Climate Action. Here are the pledges some of our members have made:
SI Milton Keynes Green Pledge
This year, members of SI Milton Keynes, as individuals and as a club, have made the Green Pledge to support SDG Number 13 is Climate Action. Here are the pledges some of our members have made:
- Never buy plastic bags – use for life bags, make own out of recycled materials or using natural fiber lifetime bags.
- Walk to the local shops or local places to reduce the use of the car where possible
- Eat a meat free meal at least once a week
- Never buy plastic bottles of drinks, but use a recycled drinks container
- Limit shoes and clothes purchase to only buy when necessary
- Recycle everything possible, including clothes, books, DVD by giving to MK Charity shops and buying from them.
- Use the Ecosia search engine which has made the promise that by using them to search the web they will use their profits to plant trees.
- Switching to low energy bulbs to reduce the impact on the planet and on home running costs.
- When holding events, to try to use eco friendly products where possible.
- Plant a tree on our 10 Anniversary in 2025.
- Reduce your water usage when having a shower – take the challenge have your shower in under 4 minutes.
- Did you know using the cloud to store your pictures, files uses a lot of energy so think about reducing it if you can.
Join us make your own pledges and help to save our planet for our fututre generations.