An important part of the solution is putting our own house in ordre by making our behavior and lifestyle more environmentally-friendly. As consumers we can influence manufacturers through our purchasing habits. We can avoid overpackaged or unnecessary purchases, and seek out products that involve minimum environmental damage during production. We can also contribute to the 3 Rs by buying durable, repairable, recycled and recyclable goods. Typical Canadian households are willing to take action if it is not inconvenient.
Many actions are easy to do, painless and profitaable.
At the same time, an increasing number of households want to make a difference and really work at it. For example, households with children are more likely to buy paper products with recycled content, according to Statistics Canada. Parents learn from their children what their children learn about the environment at school. In Communities We can take positive steps in our community centres, join an environmental group, encourage environmental learning in schools, and support sustainable development projects in developing countries. At Work We can reduce greenhouse gas emmissions related to work activities.