And when you're comfortable, work your way toward the in-depth ones. First Steps Use more natural personal care and home cleaning products. Many petroleum-based products add unnecessary air pollution to homes and offices and continue to pollute the environment even after you are done with them. Make recycling at home and work a way of life. It's easy and reduces the need to cut down forests and destroy wilderness areas.
Recycling reduces greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
Contact your local community organization or city hall and ask them how you can recycle more. Reduce your consumption. Reducing consumption allows you to tread more softly on the Earth. Choose recycled packaging and paper for home, school and work. Recycled products protect our forests and reduce air and water pollution.