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Find practical ideas, local cleanups, and ways to care for shared spaces. Explore an example, then make it your own.

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Explore realistic starting points inspired by everyday life in Ethiopia. These are illustrative ideas, not scheduled events or verified impact. You can try the everyday actions yourself.

6 example actions

Example · Anywhere

Everyday habits · 2 min

One market trip. One less plastic bag.

Carry a small purchase or bring a bag you already own. A useful first action with no extra shopping.

Your next local market visit

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What you need: A bag you own, or simply carry your item

  1. Before you leave, put a reusable bag near your keys.
  2. For one purchase, politely decline an unnecessary bag.
  3. Record one bag avoided after you actually do it.
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Example · Anywhere

Everyday habits · 3 min

Make a refill part of your morning.

Refill a clean, safe bottle before heading out and avoid buying a disposable drink bottle.

Home, then wherever your day takes you

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What you need: A clean bottle and safe drinking water

  1. Wash and check a bottle you already have.
  2. Fill it with safe drinking water before leaving.
  3. Count a disposable bottle avoided only if you would otherwise have bought one.
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Example · Hawassa

Act together · 10 min

Five pieces closer to a cleaner Hawassa.

Try a small litter pickup with a friend. Stay on a safe public path, away from the water and traffic.

An accessible public path in your neighbourhood

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What you need: Gloves or a pickup tool, a bag, and an appropriate disposal point

  1. Choose a safe spot and agree where the litter will be disposed of.
  2. Collect five ordinary pieces using gloves or a tool. Leave sharp, medical, or hazardous waste alone.
  3. Dispose of it appropriately and record the actual count.
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Example · Addis Ababa

Act together · 30 min

Give a shared waste point a fresh start.

Work with the people who use the space to improve a waste point, starting with permission and a clear collection plan.

A shared courtyard or workplace

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What you need: Permission, simple labels, and suitable supplies

  1. Ask the person responsible for the space before changing anything.
  2. Agree what the collector can accept and how it will be collected.
  3. Add clear labels or make one practical improvement, then photograph the result.
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Example · Hawassa

Report & improve · 10 min

Turn a waste problem into a useful report.

Notice recurring litter on your usual route? A clear location and useful detail can help a community respond.

A real location you already know

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What you need: A phone, a safe viewpoint, and useful location details

  1. Observe from a safe public place without entering water, traffic, or private property.
  2. Take a clear photo without exposing people’s faces or personal details.
  3. Report the actual location, waste type, and access details for review.
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Example · Anywhere

Act together · 15 min

Two friends. One small habit.

Invite a friend to try a realistic action together, such as bringing a bag or avoiding a disposable container.

Wherever you can safely meet

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What you need: A willing friend and a plan that suits you both

  1. Pick one action you can both do with what you already have.
  2. Agree when and where you will try it.
  3. Complete the action together before recording participation.
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