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. We can limit emmissions through individual actions like turning off equipment not in use, and applying the 3 Rs. We can also encourage management to make decisions and take actions that are good for the environment. We are their clients and consultants, and our opinions matter to them.