Celebrate World Home Economics Day here and around the world with MAHE
The 2025 International Federation for Home Economics theme for World Home Economics Day Tackling Overconsumption. From IFHE: "Our current way of living and consuming is unsustainable. We use more resources than the Earth can provide and often more than is good for us. This overconsumption leads to health and financial problems, climate change, loss of biodiversity, and pollution. It's time for a change."

MAHE is holding a contest for members “21-day Mindful Consumption Challenge” - visit our Facebook page or check your email for a message from us each week with details on how to enter.

From IFHE: "Our current way of living and consuming is unsustainable. We use more resources than the Earth can provide and often more than is good for us. This overconsumption leads to health and financial problems, climate change, loss of biodiversity, and pollution. It's time for a change."

IFHE has identified 3 key areas for change:

1. Food: Shifting to a more plant-based diet can reduce emissions and improve health.

2. Housing: Consider how much space we really need, use sustainable energy, and adopt eco-friendly technologies.

3. Travel: Support and use more sustainable transportation options.

Home economics can help guide these changes, making it easier for everyone to live sustainably and enjoy a good quality of life. Visit ifhe.org/events/world-home-economics-day to read the IFHE Statement “Tackling Consumption for a Better World", find the promotional video “Tackling Overconsumption” and download a PDF or PPT version of the presentation.