Sustainability
Caring for the planet is caring for each other.
Sustainability is about meeting our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Small daily choicesโreducing waste, conserving energy, choosing sustainable optionsโadd up to meaningful impact when we all participate.
๐ Featured Sustainability Cards
Action cards that embody this theme:
Visit a refill store and refill one product. Skip new packaging. Refill is the new retail.
Turn off unused lights on a stealth mission. Energy saved is bills avoided. Become the eco-ninja.
Try walking, biking, or transit once instead of driving. Carbon cuts with company.
Buy your next gift secondhand. Brag about the story, not the price. Pre-loved is extra loved.
Try one meatless meal. Thank every bean personally. Beans: tiny climate warriors.
Host a mini swap for clothes and accessories. No judgment, only outfit hype. Fashion but circular.
Fix one item instead of tossing: sew a button, glue a sole. Repair is radical patience.
Unsubscribe from five emails you never read. Save sanity and digital carbon. Less spam, less stress.
๐ Get Involved
Organizations and resources making a difference:
EPA Sustainability
Government resources on sustainable practices
Visit โSierra Club
Environmental advocacy and outdoor activities
Visit โ350.org
Global climate movement and activism
Visit โTerraCycle
Recycling hard-to-recycle materials
Visit โGood On You
Ethical fashion brand ratings
Visit โโจ Words of Wisdom
Inspiration from the Action cards in this theme:
"We don't have to engage in grand heroic actions. Small acts can make a big difference."โ Desmond Tutu
"Save energy. Save the planet."โ Unknown
"The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it."โ Dudley Moore
"One man's trash is another man's treasure."โ Unknown
"Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as vegetarian diet."โ Albert Einstein
"The most sustainable garment is the one already in your closet."โ Orsola de Castro
โ Actions You Can Take Today
- Switch to reusable containers and bags
- Turn off lights and unplug devices
- Try public transit, biking, or walking
- Buy secondhand and give to thrift stores
- Reduce meat consumption a few days per week
๐ฑ Thanks for Being Human Enough
Every small act of sustainability creates ripples of positive change. Pick one action from this page and do it today. Then come back and try another!