Eight Simple Things You Can Do to Help Protect the Earth

1. Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. ...
2. Volunteer. Volunteer for cleanups in your community. ...
3. Educate. ...
4. Conserve water. ...
5. Choose sustainable. ...
6. Shop wisely. ...
7. Use long-lasting light bulbs. ...
8. Plant a tree.

Improvements to energy efficiency and vehicle fuel economy,

Increases in wind and solar power

 Biofuels from organic waste,

Setting a price on carbon, and protecting forests are all potent ways to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases trapping heat on the planet