60 Actions for the Planet

The guide outlines 60 practical actions for individuals to reduce their environmental impact, categorized by themes such as climate, forests, oceans, plastics, freshwater, food, wildlife, and biodiversity. It emphasizes the urgency of ending plastic pollution through both individual behavioral changes and support for a legally binding UN treaty. Key recommendations include transitioning to electric appliances, reducing food waste, supporting sustainable forestry and fisheries, and advocating for government policy changes like the FOREST Act and the 2024 Farm Bill.

• Plastic pollution is a critical global issue, with an estimated 9 million to 14 million tons of plastic waste entering the world's oceans annually, harming wildlife, ecosystems, human health, and the economy.
• WWF is advocating for a legally binding UN treaty to end plastic pollution, with all 175 UN Member States working toward a goal of signing and implementation by 2025.
• The fashion industry, specifically "fast fashion," is a significant contributor to climate change, accounting for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, which exceeds the combined emissions of aviation and shipping.
• In the United States, landfills are a major source of methane emissions, contributing approximately 16.9% of total human-caused U.S. methane emissions.
• The adoption of smart thermostats in the US could lead to significant consumer savings; Project Drawdown estimates that if 59% of US households installed them by 2050, total utility bill savings would reach $2.02 trillion.
• Food waste is the primary item by weight thrown into landfills, which are the third largest source of methane emissions.
• Global food systems have caused significant biodiversity loss, contributing to 70% of the loss on land and 50% in water.

APA

WWF International (n.d.). 60 Actions for the Planet. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1097/3f2ted20de_Final_60_Actions_for_the_Planet_2024.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. 60 Actions for the Planet. n.d. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1097/3f2ted20de_Final_60_Actions_for_the_Planet_2024.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternationalndactions, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{60 Actions for the Planet}}, institution = {WWF International}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1097/3f2ted20de_Final_60_Actions_for_the_Planet_2024.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }