What you can do!

Here are 4 things you can do right now to help our planet!

1. Speak up! By voicing your concerns—via social media or, better yet, directly to your elected officials—you send a message that you care about the warming world

2. Actually eat the food you buy—and compost what you can’t.Recycling food and other organic waste into compost provides a range of environmental benefits, including improving soil health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, recycling nutrients, and mitigating the impact of droughts.

3. Reduce water wasteSaving water reduces carbon pollution, too. That's because it takes a lot of energy to pump, heat, and treat your water. So take shorter showers, turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, and switch to WaterSense-labeled fixtures and appliances.

4. Walk, bike or take public transport The world’s roadways are clogged with vehicles, most of them burning diesel or gasoline. Walking or riding a bike instead of driving will reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- and help your health and fitness. For longer distances, consider taking a train or bus. And carpool whenever possible.