Multimedia
Short Films
UNEP TV spot "Eco-tips for jeans"
Wear them at least 3 times - wash them in cold water - forget your dryer - no iron it's much better
The spot aims to raise awareness about toxics elements included in electrical and electronic appliances and to the danger associated to the disposal of these products.
A look at companies that are creating innovative solutions to global problems through successful multistakeholder partnerships. Highlighted companies are those that are partnering with government, NGOs and civil society to promote a more holistic approach to sustainable development and advance the broader goals of the United Nations.
Consumers in North America throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour plastic bottles that can be recycled, along with other materials we dispose of daily such as paper, metals and glass. In Brazil, energy company Endessa has come up with an innovative solution to encourage people to recycle free energy in exchange for garbage! The programme is having remarkable results.
Buildings are often overlooked when people think of the impact on the environment. However, buildings directly account for over 30% of all CO2 emissions in the world. Norwegian company - Hydro - has come up with a concept for designing sustainable, low-carbon footprint buildings.
Tunza Youth Advisory Council members encourage 'change from within' to promote sustainable lifestyles.
Alex Lin's initiative on e-waste.
The campaign highlights the environmental and low carbon advantages of public transport. The idea is to express a clear message that Climate Change may be a global problem but its solutions are not necessarily solved with high-level political intervention. Individual actions play an important role.
A 4 minute video on our global carbon footprint set to the music of "Fragile" by Sting.