Lessen the Landfill in Your Daily Decisions

     Diaper with a conscience. By the time a child is potty trained, a parent will have changed between 5,000 and 8,000 diapers, adding up to approximately 3.5 million tons of waste in US landfills each year. Whether you use cloth or a more environmentally friendly disposable alternative, you're making a choice that has a gentler impact on the planet.

Please, Mr. Postman

     Look into a pen pal. Writing to someone in a foreign land- whether it be a soldier, a fellow student, or a long-lost relative- can really help you gain perspective and will do the same for the person you are writing to. You can even write to someone close to home instead of Zoom or text messages! Check out this website for more details on how to find a pen pal: penpalworld.com. Letter writing is more meaningful than an email or text- this beautiful old-fashioned tradition will bring lasting enjoyment to you and your pal.

Throwing Shade: Trees Are Good For Us

     Encourage community management of forests. If there are common property lands nearby you that are degraded, work with local communities and environment NGO's to establish sustainable community forestry that benefits everyone. Get involved at treesforthefuture.org and meet your fellow tree huggers!