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Global warming and climate change have significantly impacted our planet. Leonardo DiCaprio asserts in his documentary that it is the other countries of the world that are feeling the weight of what we do. The United States is one of the largest producers of greenhouse gasses. We need to take it upon ourselves to make the changes necessary to preserve our planet for future generations.ย The great news is those changes do not have to be big or dramatic to make a difference.
Reuse Reduce Recycle
Reduce your amount of trash, and recycle or reuse anything and everything you can. Buy products from environmentally friendly companies, like the Adidas Company, who produces some of their sneakers from waste pulled from the ocean.ย ย
Cleanup Campaigns
These are perfect at the school level. Once or twice a month, teachers or other community leaders can take students and their parents to different areas in their community to pick up trash. Contact local and social media channels to get the word out and get more people involved.
Make Your Surroundings Green
You can with a garden or with just a small potted plant. Make planting a habit. Plants act as natural air purifiers, removing carbon from the air and releasing oxygen.
Move Your Legs, Not Your Wheels
Dust off that old bicycle. Cycling benefits the environment and your health. Maybe you can bike to work a few days a week, or on small errands.ย Anything helps!
Environmental Friendly Cosmetics
Try using products that have the green tag on the back. Cosmetics with this ozone protection mark are environment-friendly.
New Style Gift Wrapping
Use old newspapers or magazines as wrapping paper. It saves money, and itโs totally on trend right now. It supports the climate in a big way by preventing even more waste.
Start โUse Meโ Campaigns
Try installing bins on your street. Start with baby steps; place a trash bin outside your home and encourage people to throw their trash in that, rather than on the street. Put a catchy, logical, or emotional slogan beside your bin to attract people.
Small changes can have big impacts. Look at your home and your lifestyle and see what changes you can implement to help take care of our planet.
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