Take Action
Are you wondering what you can do to take action on climate change at home, at school, or in your community? Here are some targets for you to start out with:
Reduce emissions with greener transportation
- Active transportation (biking, skateboarding, walking)
- Public transportation like taking the bus
- Carpool with friends and classmates
Save energy
- Turn off your devices instead of leaving them on standby
- Unplug electronics when they’re not in use
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room
Use the “Rs” of sustainability in your everyday life
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink, Repair, Repurpose, Respect, Refuse
- Use reusable bags to go grocery shopping
- Buy less and use products for longer
Lower carbon diets
- Eat foods that are local and in-season
- Try Meatless Mondays
- Be mindful of how the food you buy is packaged and transported
Nature-based actions and solutions
- Take time to learn about and appreciate nature
- Start a type of garden (vegetable garden, rain garden, shade garden)
- Respect and acknowledge the land and wildlife where you live
Use your voice!
- Raise awareness about climate action on social media
- Encourage others in your life to get involved
- Advocate for the things you care about
Which actions will you take?
Our Climate Quest: Small Steps to Big Change is a production of Science North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
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