Maintaining Eco-Efficiency at Home

Everyday eco-friendly tips from UNICEF and the Austrian Development Agency to improve your life

UNICEF Armenia
Երկու տարին չբոլորած այս փոքրիկ տղան ջրում է ծառը՝ հազիվ ձեռքում պահելով ցնցուղը։
UNICEF Armenia/2020/Margaryan

UNICEF and Austrian Development Agency have collected a number of climate friendly tips for you with regard to energy, paper, water, food, air quality and plastic waste.

Adolescents as Climate Agents

Narek is standing in their garden.
UNICEF Armenia/2021/Gevorgyan

Narek: I hope people won't forget that they are a part of nature. Nature is what makes everyone whole. When people harm nature both directly or indirectly, they, first of all, hurt themselves. My message to Armenians is the following: “By protecting nature, we are defending our homeland.” Sometimes you do not need to do great things. If we make our place better, we will have a powerful, green homeland and, eventually, a planet. To achieve this goal, I learn, I teach, I act.

Ani: We now know how to sort waste in order to decrease the amount of trash that is dumped. The next step is to send it for recycling, but how? There are 24 waste processing companies in Armenia but not one waste sorting bin in our community. It’s time to change this!

Alla: Our community does not yet have real access to waste recycling. As residents of this community, we decided that we have the right to apply to the municipality and demand that a waste collection point is built in Charentsavan. We have already sent our appeal. Let's see what the reaction will be.

Ani and Alla are sharing green tips on their instagram account.
UNICEF Armenia/2021/Arthur Gevorgyan
Davit and Daniela are filming their short videos on waste sorting
UNICEF Armenia/2021/Arthur Gevorgyan

Daniela: I am very excited about Greta Thunberg's movement. I understood that everyone could play a significant role in making the world a better place if they desire. That's why I got so excited about this local initiative. The topic is close to my heart. I hope that our messages will hit the target and encourage others to act.

David: We are ready to contribute to changing the situation. I can try to research and find out more and spread the word about solutions people need to hear about. I can help to amplify these messages in my network to get people to act but we all have a role to play in this process.

Let’s take a climate change quiz together with UNICEF Armenia Ambassador Malena and climate activists Narek and Erazik

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One reusable bottle, instead of thousand plastic bottles 

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One reusable bag, instead of thousand plastic bags 

Let's go green

Young people in Armenia lead climate action

Yerazik and Narek on how they advocated for the Armenian Government to sign the Declaration on children and climate action.

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School students in Vardenis champion garbage sorting initiat

Middle school students educate and inspire community residents to tackle waste management in Vardenis

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A green lifestyle challenge by young people

Students and teachers from Yeghegnadzor unveil their project to combat climate change

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Heat wave safety tips

Learn how to help keep your children and family safe in extreme heat.

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Five tips for reducing your digital footprint

Digital pollution is the greenhouse gases that come from building and using digital technology

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Young People Study the Effects of Air Pollution on Plants

Adolescents across six regions of Armenia will implement projects to understand and address environmental issues and climate risks in their communities.

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Climate change course on project based learning

UNICEF trained 60 teachers from 33 communities across Armenia in project-based learning on climate change

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Climate Change. The Essentials

What is global warming and what can you do to advocate for climate change?

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Adolescents and teachers at the center of climate action

UNICEF Climate Change Officer Vigen Shirvanyan on the results of a new study on climate change and on improving climate education in Armenia.

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Access to a healthy environment- a human right

New resolution by UN rights council

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The necessity of urban green space for children

Green spaces can significantly benefit children’s physical, mental and social development – from infancy to adulthood.

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“Green” parenting tips

UNICEF and the Austrian Development Agency have collected expert tips to help parents raise their children in an environmentally friendly way.

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Green living calendar

A 14-day challenge to keep your home and environment cleaner and greener. Join in!

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Rubbish or waste? What is recyclable in Armenia?

You can significantly reduce the amount of rubbish that goes to landfills: here's how!

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A Greener Armenia – Let’s Make It Happen

UNICEF and the Austrian Development Agency have collected tips and tricks that you can use to minimize waste at home

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Young People in Armenia Advocate for Climate Action

Children, decision makers and donors came together in an online PechaKucha event about climate action during the coronavirus pandemic

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Climate friendly tips for home

9 ways to reduce plastic waste at home

Plastic pollution is a number one issue for the environment. UNICEF and Austrian Development Agency have collected some tips on how you can reduce plastic c

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9 ways to save water at home

Here are some climate friendly tips from UNICEF and Austrian Development Agency on how to save one of the most precious resources on Earth

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9 ways to save energy at home

Saving energy is now easier with these tips from UNICEF and Austrian Development Agency

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9 ways to be more eco-friendly with your food and groceries

Spend less and benefit mother nature with these tips from UNICEF and Austrian Development Agency

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7 ways to improve the quality of air at home

Enjoy fresh air at home with these tips from UNICEF and Austrian Development Agency

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4 ways to use less paper at home

Here are a few climate friendly ways from UNICEF and Austrian Development Agency on how to use paper more efficiently at home

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Key climate-related publications and resources

Green Words

15 ideas for taking care of the world

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Planning of climate education at school

Methodological guide for middle school teachers

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Climate change and adolescent participation in Armenia

Looking into knowledge, attitudes, practice and behaviors behind climate change awareness and education in Armenia

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Project based learning on climate change

Pedagogical approaches for middle school teachers and educators

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