It’s Time to Commit to Action

Protecting and caring for the environment and our planet is a full time job. We need Earth, it doesn’t need us. Human commitment can be like herding cats – difficult. Hiding under the sheets seems like a good alternative on some days. Yes, there are big issues to address, but every single person does make a difference. There are currently 8.3 billion humans on Earth, certainly even half the population can take definitive action. No matter how small something seems, our actions have far reaching impacts and implications because even the tiniest of actions, add up over time.

Forgot about all of the meetings, the brainstorming, the ideas and the preparation and just do something. It is easy to sit back and criticize and find a million excuses on why we shouldn’t take action on all of those brilliant ideas that are put out into the universe. How many times do we see something on social media and think, wow that is a great idea, I should participate in that! It merely gets a “like,” but rarely does that like turn into action.

What does taking action mean when it comes to doing justice for the planet? It can start with something easy and most importantly it starts with you.

• Dedicate yourself to NOT purchasing water or beverages in plastic bottles
• Join a group that does clean ups in your local area or do your own cleanup
• Give Earth a break and buy nothing when society wants you to consume so much – Think any kind of holiday
• Become a mentor for someone and work together on environmental projects
• Lend your voice to the community on a big platform or in person that gives helpful advice to live a life that isn’t so consumption heavy
• Pay attention to your plastic consumption and ask yourself if there is a better alternative
• Lead by example – If you see trash lying on the ground, pick it up and get it to the proper receptacle
• Bring your reusable bags when you head to your local store and say no to the plastic bags
• Recycle your household aluminum cans, glass, cardboard and plastic
• Start a small garden and grow your own herbs
• Start a compost pile
• If you have a home, plant native trees and flowers around your yard
• Buy a tree for you or donate trees on behalf of others on special occasions
• Think twice about fast fashion. It’s easy to buy, but hard to get rid of. Sustainable fashion does exist
• Use your skills as a writer or artist to make connections and stimulate minds to make forward progress
• Vote with your dollar – When you spend money, choose companies that value the environment and people
• And the list goes on and on…

There are lots of easy things that anyone can do that have positive results for both you and the planet. You don’t have to be a scientist. Remember, when you make a change you become a leader and inspire others to follow in your footsteps. What action are you taking starting today?