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Inception of the Project

Tracking waste promotes sustainability. An AI-based app to monitor consumption and waste can encourage responsible habits, aligning with SDG 12’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research waste tracking : Contact a local recycling center (with a teacher’s help) to learn about consumption patterns. List 10–15 app features (e.g., waste type logs).
  • Set up Python : Install Python and VS Code (free). Follow a Streamlit tutorial .
  • Design the app : Plan an app for waste tracking (e.g., “Dallas Waste Watcher”). Sketch the interface with input forms and analytics.
  • Code the app : Use Streamlit for the interface and pandas for data storage. Test with sample waste data.
  • Test with users : Share with classmates or a community group. Ask if it’s userfriendly and effective. Fix issues like unclear reports.
  • Share with the community : Distribute to a nonprofit via Google Drive . Include a user guide.

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Inception of the Project

Sustainable consumption improves health. A campaign to promote eco-friendly health practices (e.g., reducing plastic waste) can support SDG 12’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research sustainable health : Read about eco-friendly practices on WHO.int . Ask a local clinic (with adult help) about community needs.
  • Plan the campaign : Plan 3–5 workshops or flyers on sustainable health (e.g., reducing medical waste). Outline content on paper.
  • Create materials : Canva to design flyers or presentations. Ask a teacher for feedback.
  • Add translations : Include a flyer in Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
  • Share the campaign : Distribute flyers at a community center or host workshops with school permission.
  • Get feedback : Use a Google Form to ask participants if the campaign was helpful. Use feedback to improve.

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Inception of the Project

Circular economies reduce waste. A business plan for a circular economy startup can promote sustainable production, aligning with SDG 12’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research circular economy : Learn about sustainable production on UN.org . Talk to a local entrepreneur (with adult supervision) about needs.
  • Plan the business : Create a plan for a circular startup (e.g., upcycling) with 3–5 goals. Outline the plan on paper.
  • Create materials : Use Canva to design a business plan or pitch deck, including budget and impact. Keep it professional.
  • Find mentors : Ask local business leaders (with adult help) to review the plan. Get school permission to present it.
  • Test the plan : Share with a school club or nonprofit. Ask if it’s feasible and impactful. Adjust based on feedback.
  • Share with the community : Present to a local organization via Google Drive .

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Inception of the Project

Sustainable recycling reduces waste. A solar-powered recycling station can automate waste sorting, aligning with SDG 12’s goal (repeats SDG 7).

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research recycling systems : Learn about waste sorting on EPA.gov . Contact a local recycling center (with adult help) about needs.
  • Plan the station : Design a solar-powered recycling station using Arduino. Sketch the setup, including solar panels and sorting mechanisms.
  • Develop the station : Use Arduino for hardware and Python for logic. Test with sample waste.
  • Test the model : Validate with simulated sorting (e.g., plastic separation). Ask a teacher if the design is feasible.
  • Improve the design : Adjust based on feedback, optimizing solar efficiency or sorting. Ensure it’s practical for communities.
  • Share with the community : the design with a nonprofit via Google Drive .

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Inception of the Project

Raising awareness promotes responsible consumption. A blog series on sustainable production can engage communities, aligning with SDG 12’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research sustainable production : Read about consumption on UN.org . Interview a local nonprofit leader (with adult supervision) about community needs.
  • Plan the blogs : Plan a series of 3–5 blog posts on sustainability topics, like upcycling. Outline each post’s argument on paper.
  • Write the blogs : Use Google Docs to write the posts, ensuring clarity and impact. Ask a teacher for feedback.
  • Add translations : Translate one post into Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
  • Share the blogs : Publish on a school website or community platform. Get permission from a school or nonprofit.
  • Get feedback : Ask readers to fill out a Google Form about the blogs’ impact. Use feedback to revise.

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  • Publish in Teen Writers Project to share blog insights.
  • Submit a research paper to The Schola .
  • Start a Sustainable Consumption Writing club to promote the blogs and support STEM recycling station initiatives.