Often times I feel a bit overwhelmed and helpless about where the world, and especially the climate is heading. it can seem like there is nothing I can do to make it better or to stop the direction we are headed. However, I then remember that if everyone does something, it has a huge impact. The things we do individually don’t have to be big, we just have to do something, and if we all do that, I believe the world will be a better place soon.
Here are 18 things everyone can do to help cool off the planet:
- Use a backpack or a reusable shopping bag when shopping
- Avoid using a straw, and if you do, use a metallic one (or any reusable straw)
- Use your leftovers, and don’t buy more food than you can eat
- Pick up trash while going for a walk or run
- Have at least one meat-free day a week
- Leave your car at home, and walk/bike/use public transport whenever you can
- Recycle!
- Buy used, or clothes swap with friends
- Bring your own water bottle
- Refrain from buying helium balloons
- Turn the light off when you leave a room
- Take shorter showers
- Volunteer and participate in protests
- Vote!
- Plant a tree or two
- Buy locally
- Use a clothesline instead of the dryer when possible
- Switch out pads and tampons for a menstrual cup
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