Real change starts within ourselves. Hence, Unit 3 will allow the learner to explore ways that can change the lifestyle making it more sustainable and healthier. Earth’s natural resources are depleting and every individual can make attempts to reduce their use of them.

The world’s human population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. This will result in a higher demand for supplies, food, fashion, housing, and travelling. Therefore, our lifestyle choices are crucial to natural resources and biodiversity.

Sustainable living is all about understanding how our choices can impact the planet while finding ways to live not only better but also lighter (UNEP, 2017).

Learners can visit the podcast created for unit 1.3 Sustainable living: How small actions can create big change (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDjqeKJUuPk&t=52s ) aiming to:

• Actions for sustainable living
  • Food choices impact on the environment
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Plant-based diets
  • Misconceptions about plant-based diets
  • Tips for young people looking to make more environmentally friendly choices
  • Role of food packaging in environmental impact
  • Water usage in food production
  • Foods that stand out in terms of water-intensive production
  • Deforestation connection with our dietary choices
  • Sustainable and ethically sourced foods