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“When we feel things, that’s when we act.” -Chris Jordan, artist
4 Easy Steps to Making a Difference in the World:
Step 1: Stop feeling guilt about what we’re doing to the environment and what you’re personally NOT doing for the environment.
Step 2: Change 1 (one) thing in your life that’s unsustainable to something that’s sustainable. (See below for some ideas)
Step 3: Change one more thing.
Step 4: Repeat.
Lots More Steps for Making a Difference in the World!
1. Become a Member of Ridge Meadows Recycling Society!
Level of Difficulty: EASY!
Membership is free, simply fill in the online form, or visit us at the Maple Ridge Recycling Depot. You will receive newsletters and info about upcoming events, programs, & news from RMRS and around the world. We are a non-profit society run by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held each year in early May.
2. Watch “The Story of Stuff”!
Level of Difficulty: EASY!
This video really gets to the bottom of our disposable society and is a great educational tool in the classroom and beyond.
3. Turn off your lights for Earth Hour
Level of Difficulty: EASY!
This annual, worldwide event grows bigger each year! Join in the thousands of people who take part in Earth Hour to highlight energy conservation.
4. Take reusable bins & bags to go shopping
Level of Difficulty: Moderate – remembering to bring the bins & bags with you each time can be difficult at first, but becomes easier as it becomes a habit.
5. Use cloth diapers instead of reusable
Level of Difficulty: Depends on your situation – you can choose to go 100% cloth or use both according to what works for you – any amount diverted from the landfill is a good thing. New parents have lots of pressures and a huge learning curve, but local cloth diaper retailer Lagoon Baby is here to help!
www.lagoonbaby.com/
