Keeping elected officials accountable. Speaking up can also take the form of writing to government representatives. Working with others. One of the most effective ways individuals can take action, aside from changing their own daily habits of consumption and waste generation, is to work together. Whether by joining an environmental group, or infusing a non-environmental group with a concern for good environmental citizenship, individuals can have a big impact when they act collectively.
Individuals can empower others by promoting active environmental citizenship.
This means helping others learn about their environment, and encouraging them to take responsible environmental action. Communities and Organizations Canadian citizens can be environmentally responsible not only as individuals but also as members of communities and organizations. This section looks at the practical implications of environmental citizenship for Canadian institutions. Action on the part of communities and organizations of all types and sizes is crucial to spreading the message of environmental citizenship and to the achievement of environmental goals more generally. Adopt a comprehensive set of environmental citizenship principles, and build these into its mission statements or organizational policy frameworks.