take action: climate change
The Earth is our shared home and the responsibility of protecting it falls on every single one of us. Climate change is a real threat that has the potential to affect the quality of life for generations to come. There are so many ways to lessen our individual impact on the planet, and I’m excited to share a few of my favorites.
start composting
According to CleanMetrics, food waste is responsible for 135 million tons of greenhouse gasses every year. Keeping food out of landfills can directly help fight climate change.
Consider turning an existing waste bin into a compost bin for food scraps and other compostable items. Learn more on how to start composting here.
switch to paperless communication
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American uses about one 100-foot-tall Douglas fir tree's equivalent in paper each year.
Whether it's the latest furniture catalog or your credit card statements, paper waste can be cut down by simply opting for paperless communication.
limit single-use plastic
Support businesses that offer alternatives to single-use plastic with their packaging (like cocokind), and when you absolutely have to choose single-use plastic, recycle it properly so that it doesn't end up in a landfill. Learn more on how to use less plastic and packaging in your kitchen here.
call upon congress
According to the Citizen's Climate Lobby, members of Congress simply do not receive enough concern from their constituents about climate change.
Consider calling your state representatives using tools provided by Citizen's Climate Lobby that help to identify who those congressional offices are and how to speak to them.
support intersectional environmentalism
It goes without saying that the injustices that affect marginalized communities and the Earth are interconnected.
Intersectional Environmentalism is an inclusive form of environmentalism that advocates for the the protection of all people and the planet. Consider donating to the foundation of the same name, Intersectional Environmentalism, here.
