Apathy to Action - Climate Tips
We just might be able to stop a runaway climate crisis.
It will take collaboration and synergy on the largest scale ever seen in human history.
Here's what you can do today:
ONLINE
- Join 350.org.
- Visit 2020 or Bust.
- Download the 2020 or Bust app on your smartphone!
- Earn points for reducing your footprint. How low can you go?
WITH YOUR MONEY
- Divest your money away from Fuel/Gas/Coal.
- Invest in green and carbon-neutral tech.
- Call Con Ed and opt into Solar/Wind Energy.
- Use Consumer Power!
- There are an increasing number of eco-friendly brands.
- Shop locally.
- Shop at THRIFT STORES, anywhere. (Clothing industry is one of the worst producers of carbon emissions.)
WITH YOUR LIFESTYLE
- Reduce your plastic consumption.
- Can't find a recycling bin? CARRY your plastic until you find one.
- Compost.
- Rally your building or block association for composting options.
- Eat locally harvested food.
- Eat a meatless meal.
- You can replace your plastics with wood or bamboo. You can find:
- Party plates (bamboo or paper)
- Tooth brushes (bamboo)
- Straws (metal, bamboo or paper)
- Snack pouches (washable and reusable)
- Food wrap (bees wax and cloth)
- Reusable bags (cloth rather than plastic rip-stop)
- You can use and reuse threads.
WITH YOUR VOICE
- Lobby against the NY pipeline!
- Text "Cuomo Mondays" to #698-66 and get a Monday reminder to take action.
- VOTE with climate at the forefront.
RESOURCES
- Many products such as those listed above are available on Amazon.
- Local shops in NYC include:
