Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Cut down on what you throw away each day.
Refuse a plastic single use straw when offered one
Don’t buy balloons for your next party
When buying a takeaway coffee or other drink, refuse a lid.This may be a hard one when you fear spilling the coffee over yourself or your car, but where possible avoid it.
Volunteer for clean-ups in your community.
Plant a tree(s).
Start a compost heap/bin instead of throwing away food or vegetable scraps. It makes good compost for the tree you’re going to plant
Conserve water. Use water like the scarce commodity it is.
Switch the lights off when you leave a room, as well as outside lights when not in use..
Use long-lasting light bulbs.
Educate those around you about the importance of recycling, not littering etc.
Don’t litter – Zap it in a Zibi!
Pick up trash on the ground, even if it isn’t yours.
Buy less plastic and take a reusable bag when shopping.
Choose non-toxic chemicals for your home and work place.
Travel responsibly. Use a bicycle or walk when planning a short trip. Walking is healthy.
Stay informed about climate change.
Eat sustainably. Reduce your meat intake as far as possible. What you eat contributes to about 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste as little food as possible by eating leftovers, feeding the poor.or composting.
Use public transport or carpools instead of driving an empty car.
Put solar panels on your roof if you can afford it.
Make your next car an electric car.
Buy local, thus saving on additional transport and vehicle emissions.
Remove invasive plants from your surrounding area.
Start your own vegetable garden.
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