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Environmental activists have to keep their minds sharp and encourage others to join them. Convincing knowledge and persuasive rhetoric are both critical to calling people to join in conservation efforts. Try to read environmental publications to keep up with relevant news, then share it with others. Post it to social media, your blog, or find other ways to tell people you know. Reading about social relations, industrial infrastructure such as oil refineries, and alternatives to the present way of living are always helpful. Stay active with your efforts to increase the likelihood of other people reading what you post. paper and other goods in your home. Waste is one of the most pressing environmental issues. Every year countless amounts of used products go into landfills or end up in the environment. That doesn't even include the energy sources used to make the items. Instead of putting everything in the trash, take your paper products, metal cans, glass, and other products to a recycling facility. Many garbage removal services also offer recycling programs. Contact them for more information about how to participate. Another way to recycle is to buy products made from recycled materials. Also, get used products from secondhand stores instead of buying new. Farm animals take up a lot of resources and produce a lot of waste. This includes pesticides, hormones, and other nasty chemicals that get washed into lakes and rivers. You don't have to eliminate these items from your diet, but try to substitute them on occasion for more fruits, vegetables, and grains. Choose fruits and vegetables that aren't treated with harmful pesticides. Some environmentalists choose to go vegetarian and stick to an organic diet. Learn about how you can care for the environment, and make an effort to do so. When you do eat meat and dairy, look for products without antibiotics or chemicals. Every environmentalist can tell you about the impact of fossil fuels. Every time you drive a car, you put more nasty car exhaust into the environment. Any transportation method that burns fuel contributes to air pollution and global warming. When you can, walk or ride a bike. If walking or riding a bike isn't an option, look for public transportation to reduce the number of cars on the road. Carpooling also helps. Buying locally also helps cut back on carbon dioxide released by transportation vehicles. Most people use way more water and electricity than they need. These energy sources take resources to refine, let alone how often they lead to more pollution. Always turn off your water supply and lights when they aren't in use. Try to save excess water, such as water in your shower as you let it heat up, and find a use for it. Avoid energy-heavy items like washers and dryers when possible. Wash and dry clothes by hand to save lots of water! Replace your appliances and light bulbs with energy-efficient versions. A lot of these items are eligible for rebates or tax incentives, depending on where you live. Another way to save energy is to install solar panels. You may even produce enough electricity this way to avoid dealing with the electrical company. Changing the world is a long-term commitment. At first, you may find out that not a lot of people listen to you or make changes to help your cause. The struggle against pollution is difficult, but even small efforts make a big difference. Remind yourself of all the good you have done by raising awareness. Reading environmentalist literature can serve as a morale boost in addition to being a recruiting tool. When you feel discouraged, pull back and focus your energies on small tasks like recycling. These count, and by doing them you are already having an impact on the world.

summary: Post information about activism online. Recycle Eat less meat and dairy to reduce the impact of raising animals. Reduce your usage of transportation. Conserve energy at home by turning off appliances. Stay persistent when your efforts don't seem to be working.

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Simply stick it straight down, as far as it will go. Your thumb should still be blocking the end of the tube, and that the end of the tube is in the bucket. Once you let go of the tube, dirty water will start flowing out. If you have very fine-grit gravel, such as sand, don't stick the vacuum all the way down. Instead, place the mouth just over the top of the sand. With the end of the tube still in the bucket, slowly pull your thumb away from the end of the tube. This will start creating the siphoning effect. Dirty water will flow out of the end of the tube and into the bucket. The gravel will shake and rattle inside the tube. If you are using a Python, or a similar type, simply turn the water on the begin siphoning. How long this takes will depend on how dirty your aquarium is to begin with. When you recover the tube, the gravel will settle once again. If the gravel starts to go too far up the vacuum, just cover the end of the tube and let the gravel settle. Then, uncover the tube and let the water flow again. If you are using a Python, or a similar type, simply turn the water off the stop siphoning. Try to keep it as straight as possible, so that you don't dislodge the adjacent debris. Push the vacuum straight down into the gravel, and slowly release the end of the tube. When the water runs clear again, cover the tube back up and carefully lift the vacuum out. If your tank has any caves, rocks, logs, and other nooks and crannies, be sure to give those special attention. These areas tend to get the most waste. If your tank has any live plants, leave a 2 inch (5.08 centimeters) radius around the stems. Plants love organic waste. If you remove this waste, the plants won't have anything to eat. Keep vacuuming until the water level is two-thirds of the way full. By now, you will have cleaned one-fourth to one-third of the gravel. This is perfectly fine. You do not want to clean more than that at one time. Aquarium gravel hosts a lot of good, helpful bacteria that is important for the health of your tank. You can continue cleaning the gravel the next time you do a partial water change.

summary: Place the end of the vacuum into the gravel. Let go of the tube. Cover the end of the tube once the water starts to run clear. Remove the vacuum from the gravel, but not out of the water. Move the vacuum to the next patch of dirty gravel and repeat the process. Do not clean all of the gravel.

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Purchase fresh when it fits your budget and timing. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be more expensive, but are worth the money in nutrition and flavor. Usually they can be eaten raw or cooked. Sometimes there is not a substitute for fresh. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be consumed in the week you purchase them to avoid rot or lessening nutritional value. Antioxidant content begins to degrade immediately after harvest as do some vitamins, so the closer to harvest you eat them the more nutrition you will obtain. Frozen vegetables are frozen quickly after harvest and maintain many nutrients. They are easy to cook and can be stored for long periods of time. They are also very affordable and readily available. Frozen fruit is also a good option. It can be defrosted overnight and eaten without cooking, but the texture will have changed because of the freezing process. It is best to use frozen fruit for desserts or to cook with. Canned vegetables are great for making soups and casseroles. They are also convenient. Canned vegetables may have lost some nutrients during the high heat cooking process, but they still contain a fair amount. Having canned fruits and vegetables on hand helps with having a fruit or vegetable at every meal. When purchasing canned fruit be sure to read the label. Many canned fruits are packed in syrup, which adds extra sugar and calories. Try purchasing canned fruit in juice or water instead. Canned fruit is great for all ages because it is typically softer and comes pre-portioned. " Purees are useful for making smoothies and adding sauces. Juice has nutrients, but lacks the fiber. It is good for getting a fruit in when you don't have time or you are not somewhere fruit is readily available. The high sugar and calorie content of juice makes it a tricky choice. The best way to consume is in moderation. Also, remember to only purchase 100% fruit juice.
summary: Think ahead to eating more fruits and vegetables and less junk food, and buy your foods accordingly. Purchase frozen fruits and vegetables for convenience or when fresh are not in season. Purchase canned to stock your pantry and for cooking. Purchase purees and juices for cooking or eating "on the go.