History
Why is World Thinking Day celebrated?
Provides an opportunity for Guides to speak out on issues facing the world, the meaning of Guiding, and it's global impact
What is the title of this year's theme?
Our World, Our Thriving Future
List some things that can be donated
electronics, pots, pans, and other dishware, and textiles like curtains, linens, and clothes!
What are some examples of renewable energy sources?
Solar energy, wind, hydroelec
What are some previous subjects that have been talked about in previous WTDs?
Poverty, gender inequality, acces to education
What inspired this year's theme?
Theme was bron out of 2020 youth consultations: in a 2022 one, girls continued to report strong interest in the environment
What are some examples of Household Hazardous waste?
medical waste, batteries, propane tanks, paint, glue, pesticides, lighting, etc)
How does energy-efficient coding work?
chooses the right algorithms and data structures, writing optimised codes, using energy efficient programming language and libraries
When is WTD celebrated? What is the day's significance?
22nd Feb, Robert Baden Powell's Birthday
What was the quote on the climate activists advocate?
“Climate change is more than statistics, it’s more than data points. It’s about the people who are being impacted right now. “
What should you do with construction waste and metal items?
donated if possible or put into the drop off depot
What was the example listed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels?
Green hydrogen
How much did Olave Baden Powell ask the guides to donate? How much was it able to buy back in those days?
A penny and a loaf of bread
How does climate change threaten the progress that we have made on poverty?
Could push an additional 130 mil people into poverty over the next 10 yrs through extreme weather displacement
arrange a ere Toxic Taxi to pickup
What is Recycglo?
a waste management service that recycles and processes materials in a safe and non-hazardous manner, avoiding plastic pollution in the oceans
Who sent the letter to all guides asking them to donate to support the World Thinking Day Fund?
The wife of Robert Baden-Powel, Olave Baden Powel
(36% in 1990 and 10% now)
items that are corrosive, explosive, or poisonous and must not be placed in your garbage, compost, or recycling bin
Explain Oceanarium
A biotech start-up that uses sustainably-farmed seaweed to create food and nutrition products, and compostable packaging