1. Let your voice be heard!
Whilst it’s our government policies that can really make a difference to carbon emissions, we as individuals can still have an impact.
How many people do you think it takes to change the world? It’s not as high as you might guess.
Apparently, the tipping point for social change is thought to be around 25%.
So, your voice really does matter.
Vote, email, sign petitions.
We are sending a message about the kind of world we want to live in each and every-time we refuse a plastic bag, take the bus, or buy second-hand.
Think about the message you’re sending.
2. Switch to renewable energy.
A huge amount of our individual carbon footprint comes from the energy we use in our home.
By switching energy suppliers to one that uses 100% renewable energy has a very real impact on our environment.
3. Foster a love of nature.
I’m not one for forcing my children to follow my way of thinking but we’re always talking to them about the beautiful world that we live in.
Explore nature together.
Feel the sun on your skin and breathe the fresh air.
Teach your kids to love and respect our world and most importantly be a positive example to them.
4. Cut yourself some slack.
The majority of us don’t yet live in a society where living entirely eco is possible.
So, don’t beat yourself up if you can only buy your groceries wrapped in plastic or can’t catch the bus to work.
Instead of drowning in your own guilt, channel that energy somewhere positive (read number 1 again!)
Do what you can, ask for better and surround yourself with like-minded people.
We can’t change the world alone, but every wave starts with a ripple!
Originally published HERE.
Amy Jones spent a decade working in education before leaving to raise her two boys. She’s a wannabe free-spirited earth mother who dreams of living in an off-grid treehouse. Instead she’s loving home schooling her wildlings while slow travelling from their base in Wales. For more information take a look at familyedventures.com or like her Facebook page for daily inspiration.
Enjoyed your article Amy and recognise your inner turmoil. I feel that if each of us does our best in many different directions which shows respect, care, awareness, tolerance, whilst we live with our families, friends, community, society, at home, at work, at leisure, within our country and the whole world we will all be working towards a better world . I can’t shoulder the entire, dire destruction of our world by myself however hard I try….. but together things will improve slowly in time. Thank you for using your voice!