accomplishedTraveling, eating, consuming, interacting with others; these are all actions that we do on a daily basis. Added together, they contribute to make our world a great place... or to help destroy it.
Here are 12 simple actions that have a positive impact ont he environment and society. Equiterre invites you to share the actions that are already a part of your daily life, and those that you would like to change.
Joining in our campaign "One Action at a time" is to affirm that you want a healthy planet and a solid society; it's to show that those how are hesitant are not the only ones acting; it's to make a gesture for yourself, for us and for the planet; it's to show that yes, we can change the world!
One action at a time.
Transportation
Contributing to the quality of the air
1- Walking or taking your bicycle for all local shopping, for example, to the grocery store, the bakery or the corner store.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
2- Choosing, at least one time a week, to walk, take my bicycle, a taxi, public transportation or car pooling, instead of driving my own car to get to work or school.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
3- Using a combination of public transport, bicycle, walking, taxi and car rental that will let me get rid of, or significantly reduce the use of my car.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
Making Socially Conscious and Equitable Purchases
Here, like elsewhere, I participate in a more just distribution of wealth
4- Replacing my tea, coffee, chocolate, cacao and sugar purchases with certified fair trade equivalents.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
5- Choosing socially conscious businesses, like non profits and cooperatives for certain purchases, such as clothing, art and food.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
Ecological Agriculture
Consuming food that was produced with respect for the environment...
6- Buying certified organic products at least once a week.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
7- Preparing a meal composed of products from local farmers or produced locally at least once a week.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
8- Replacing, at least once a week, a meal of traditional meat with one made with certified organic meat, or a vegetarian meal.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
Energy Efficiency
Saving on your energy bill and helping reduce greenhouse gasses
9- By reducing the thermostat by 3 degrees Celsius when I leave the house, and during the night.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
10- By installing a water saving shower head, and by reducing my time in the shower by 3 minutes per shower.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
Social and community implications
I participate in the social and democratic development of my region or neighbourhood
11- By supporting the mission of a non-profit organization, community, or an organization focusing on social rehabilitation, by monthly donations of time or money.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
12- By promoting ecological and socially equitable choices to my elected representatives, my co-worker and/or classmates.
[ ] I already do it.
[ ] I will start doing it.
