• Introduced in 2015 and set to exist until 2030, replacing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Imagine them as the Earth's roadmap to a better future!

• There are 17 Goals! Just like 17 steps to a sustainable world. Here's the rundown:

  • Goal I: End extreme poverty by 2030. Imagine everyone earning more than $1.90 a day. A real issue, especially in sub-Saharan Africa where over 40% of the population lived under this line in 2015.

  • Goal II: End hunger and achieve sustainable food production. Think about all those food pictures on Instagram but available to everyone! This is crucial for places like sub-Saharan Africa where over half the population faces food insecurity.

  • Goal III: Improve healthcare across the board. Ever had a cold and felt miserable? Now think about 2 million new HIV infections or 200 million cases of malaria in 2015 alone. Ouch!

And so on up to Goal 17, all aimed at creating a better world. We'll dive into other Goals later!

• Car manufacturing: Cars love lead. In fact, the car industry accounts for 60% of the world's lead use. Imagine a big pie, and cars take more than half! But did you know that remanufacturing and reconditioning cars, like they do in Cuba, can save a ton of resources?

• Mobile phones: How often do you change your phone? Ever wonder what happens to the old one? It's not just an old phone, it's a goldmine, literally! Phones contain valuable resources such as gold and silver. If we could collect and recycle more phones, we could save about $500 million a year in the EU alone. Imagine buying all the ice cream you want with that!

• Washing machines: Everybody needs clean clothes, right? But washing machines are energy-hungry and create waste. What if we used machines designed for hotels at home? You might not need a new wardrobe after all!

Think of it as Earth's favorite game of catch! It's about making sure that today’s waste becomes tomorrow’s raw materials and recycled products. So, in a way, your old soda can could become a part of your new bike! This is tied to Goal 12 of the SDGs.