Earth Concern

Do you know what you can do to save the Earth?

Make sure your printer paper is 100% post-consumer recycled paper. The paper industry is the third greatest contributor to global warming emissions
Print or copy on both sides of the paper whenever possible
Manage your bills & bank accounts online with paperless statements as much as possible
Buy used books, visit local library, give your used book to others

Buy paper products instead of plastic if you must buy disposables
Avoid buying food or household products in plastic
Use locally made paper or garment (cloths) bags while going to the stores/shopping malls
Encourage/insist on recycling in the workplace
Use washable coffee mugs instead of disposable cups
Buy and promote toys for your kids made out of wood, clay, garments

Use the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible
Ride your bike or walk
Advocate for bike lanes in your community
Where possible, use electric vehicles instead of those that burn fossil fuels
Where possible use public transport and lobby for safe and fair transportation services

Store food in re-usable containers instead of plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Buy locally-grown food and locally-made products when and where possible
Don’t waste food
Promote local green economy
Avoid using pesticides used vegetables
Start talking about the impact of climate change with your family members and communities
Write stories, poems, and develop videos to talk and inspires others about nature & earth
Take videos and photos and share in social media to show impact of climate change in your communities, agricultural patterns, water systems, and natural disasters
Where possible provide and mobilize humanitarian support to those facing natural disasters
Plant Trees and take community actions to plant trees
Ask your local government representatives to integrate actionable items, budget allocation and monitor their implementation to protect Earth