Student: Ivy
School: Dr. Norman Bethune
INSPIRATION: What ideas, projects or movements have you seen that make you hopeful about the future of our cities?
VISION: In what ways should we design our cities differently in order to have a sustainable future?
I would like to create a greener city to help promote fixing climate change. Having eco-friendly energy sources would be a great, since it’s quite efficient as well. Slowly implementing the idea of solar/hydro power into our city, starting with businesses as well as new homes that are being built can be an easy start.
ACTION: What can your generation do now to bring us closer to this future?
- Since many of us are on social media, promoting being eco-friendly using that, is a simple yet effective way to get people informed and engaged.
- We can fundraise for charities and non-profit organizations.
- Be informed about global and national issues. Although we won’t be making a change, knowing about the world around you is important and can give inspiration as to what you can do to make aa difference.
- Walk or bike to school. It is one of the simplest things we can do and yet it can make a huge difference if enough people do it. Promote this idea at school and social media.
- Buy products from ethical and sustainable clothing brands, since, as teenagers, we do our own shopping. Have students donate clothing at school and we will donate them to a charity.