Although all of these Environmental Crises seem hopeless and far gone, there are many things that we can do to reduce the negative impacts and change our ways. There are some affects that are irriversable, but there are still ways kids, teens, and adults can make a difference, even if it is in a small way.
How To Help Stop Deforestation
- Consuming less
- Avoiding single-use packaging
- Chosing responsibly produced wood products
- Planting more trees
- Protecting forested areas
- Recycle paper and cardboard
- Minimize paper consumption
- Use recycled products
- Avoiding palm oil
- Support responsible businesses
How to Help Stop Global Warming
- Driving less; bike more or walk
- Using less hot water
- Avoid products with alot of packaging
- Limiting electronic usage
- Saving energy at home
- Burning less fossil fuels
- Eating more vegetables
- Using fluorescent light bulbs
- Reducing your garbage output
How to Help Stop Overfishing
- Chose sustainable seafood
- Support organizations who protect Marine Life and Habitats
- Stop trawling (dragging nets through the water)
- Raise awareness to stop fishing species who are being exploited
How to Help Stop Pollution
Air Pollution
- Drive your car less
- Repair your car
- Do NOT burn your garbage
- Using electric vechiles
- Make use of solar energy
- Avoiding plastic bags
Land Pollution
- Cleanup after yourself
- Remind others to clean up after themselves
- No littering
- Using proper ways to dispose of waste
- Recycling as much as possible
- Reuse materials
- Cutting down the use of pesticides
- Using manure for agriculture
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Water Pollution
- Pick up litter you see on the shore
- Dispose of hazardous waste safely
- Don't throw household items such as wet wipes, feminine products, sanitary products, dental floss etc down the toilet
- Do not spill things into the storm drains
- Use fewer chemicals to clean your home
- Conserve as much water as possible
- Don't use pesticides and herbicides
- Use minimal amounts of detergent