Beyond the Bin - G17 UAC SLIIT

This episode explores fossil fuel subsidies and the hidden costs behind cheaper fuel. From government spending to environmental impact, this episode breaks down how fuel prices are supported, why subsidies exist, and what they mean for climate change and public services.

In this episode of Beyond the Bin, we explore sustainable tourism; what it really means to travel in a way that protects the environment, supports local communities, and avoids harmful “green” marketing. From Sri Lanka and Kerala to Costa Rica, we look at real examples of tourism done right (and wrong), and how to spot greenwashing while making more responsible travel choices.

In this episode of Beyond the Bin, we explore how countries access the tools, knowledge, and technology needed for sustainability; and why that access isn’t always equal. From clean energy and waste solutions to real-world barriers like cost and training, we break down what “tech for sustainability” really means and why support has to go beyond just giving equipment.

In this episode of Beyond the Bin, we explore Education for Sustainable Development (ESD): how we learn to make better choices for people and the planet. From schools to social media, we look at what’s working, what’s missing, and why sustainability education is more than just theory.

In this episode of Beyond the Bin, we explore how government spending can shape sustainability. From public transport to school supplies, we break down Sustainable Public Procurement, global examples, and why public buying power can drive real environmental change.

In this episode of Beyond the Bin, we explore how companies talk about sustainability and how much of it actually holds up. From ESG reports to greenwashing, we break down the difference between real action and marketing spin, with real-world examples and what true transparency should look like.

In this episode of Beyond the Bin, we explore what happens to waste after it leaves our hands and why it never really disappears. From prevention to reuse to recycling, we break down the waste hierarchy and what it actually takes to move toward a circular economy. We also look at global waste trends, growing challenges like e-waste and textile waste, and what better systems and youth action can look like in practice. Because when it comes to sustainability, nothing is ever just “thrown away.”

This episode explores hazardous waste: what it is, where it comes from, and why it quietly threatens both people and the environment. From e-waste and chemicals to medical and agricultural waste, we break down how toxins move through ecosystems, the global agreements trying to control them, and the gap between policy and reality in our region.

This episode unpacks the global issue of food loss and food waste: how one-third of all food produced is never eaten, why it happens across the supply chain and at home, and what impact it has on hunger, emissions, and resources. From everyday habits to global systems, we explore why food waste is one of the most overlooked sustainability challenge and what small changes can help fix it.

This episode explores the hidden side of consumption: how much natural resources go into the things we use every day. From phones to food to fashion, we break down the idea of a “material footprint,” the global imbalance in resource use, and why our growing demand is putting pressure on the planet.

This episode explores SDG 12.1 and how countries build national plans for responsible consumption and production. From global frameworks like the 10-Year Framework to real-world examples in Sweden, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and India, we break down how sustainability shifts from ideas to action and why implementation is where the real challenge begins.

We kick off Beyond the Bin by breaking down SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. This episode explores what it means, why it matters, how the world is consuming resources, and what our everyday choices have to do with it.