It can often seem that there is very little we can do to help the environment. Many of these problems are quite complex, and may seem a little overwhelming. People may get discouraged or become confused about what they can do as individuals. Some people may not like it, but these little coins and slips of paper make our world go round.
Environmental policies hinge on their economic feasibility.
So research the products you plan to buy. Be an informed consumer. Along these same lines, be an informed voter. Be an active member of your society. Find a little cause, such getting a school to use recycled paper, and fight for it.