5- ACTION-Acting for Sustainability (10-15 years)

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Everyone can make a contribution to positive environmental

change, regardless of their background or lifestyle. Here are

some examples of actions that individuals can take:

Reduce energy consumption: Switching of lights when not in

use, using energy-efcient light bulbs, and unplugging

electronics when they are not being used can help to reduce

energy consumption.

Reduce water usage: Fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, and

turning of the tap while brushing teeth can help to conserve

water.

Reduce waste: Recycling, composting, and using reusable bags,

bottles, and containers can help to reduce waste.

Use sustainable transportation: Walking, cycling, carpooling,

and using public transportation or electric vehicles can help to

reduce carbon emissions.

Support environmentally friendly products and services:

Choosing products that are sustainably produced, locally

sourced, and made from eco-friendly materials can help to

reduce environmental impact.

Get

involved

in

advocacy:

Joining

environmental

organizations, signing petitions, and contacting elected ofcials

can help to advocate for policies and practices that promote

positive environmental change.

By taking these actions, individuals can contribute to positive

environmental change and help to protect the planet for future

generations.

“Want to make the biggest climate diference that

you can? Try to cut 1 ton or more of CO2 emissions

from your lifestyle every year. Consider one or

more of these actions below.”

EVERYONE CAN MAKE

A CONTRIBUTION TO

ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION

PROTECTING OUR PLANET STARTS WITH YOU

Don’t send

chemicals

into our

waterways.

Learn how to make smart seafood

choices at www.FishWatch.gov.

Vo l u n t e e r !

c h o o s e s u s t a i n a b l e

Choose nontoxic

chemicals in the

home and office.

Volunteer for

cleanups in your

community. You

can get involved

in protecting your

watershed too!

Energy efficient light

bulbs reduce

greenhouse gas

emissions. Also flip the

light switch off when

you leave the room!

Long-lasting

light bulbs

- ARE A -

E D U C A T E

re d u c e

R E U S E

recycle

D R I V E L E S S

B I K E M O R E

When you further your own

education, you can help others

understand the importance and

value of our natural resources.

-SHOP-

WISELY

Buy less

plastic and

bring a

reusable

shopping bag.

PLANT

A TREE

Trees provide

food and

oxygen. They

help save

energy, clean

the air, and

help combat

climate change.

s e a f o o d

The less water

you use, the

less runoff and

wastewater that

eventually end

up in the ocean.

Cut down on what you throw

away. Follow the three “R’s” to

conserve natural resources and

landfill space.

o c e a n s e r v i c e . n o a a . g o v

TEN SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP

PROTECT THE EARTH

TOP TEN OPTIONS FOR REDUCING

YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

“From driving a car to disposing of waste, many of

our daily activities cause greenhouse gas emis-

sions. In living a more sustainable lifestyle and

tackling the climate crisis, knowing how our

behaviors and actions impact the environment is a

crucial frst step.”

MEASURE YOUR IMPACT

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