Individual efforts taken together can be powerful forces for environmental change. Environmental citizenship involves learning as well as action. It takes understanding, not just awareness and concern. Only citizens who are informed about the environment and committed to protecting it will be able to make the decisions that show we care about a healthy environment, and that we care about keeping it that way. Many Canadians have already put their concern about the environment into action.
Recycling is a good example.
But we need to do more and get everyone involved. Protecting the environment may at first seem to be an overwhelming challenge. But there are simple things that each of us can do to help the planet and ourselves. The key is to start small and go from there. Learn about the effect your daily life has on the environment, and find out how you can make some positive changes.