Personal Action

Although making a big impact on the environment requires a large scale effort, it begins with each and every individual contribution to make a change.



There are many aspects of everyday life that people often do not realize could be changed in order to accommodate for a more energy efficient lifestyle. One such way people can take action in their homes is through changing the most frequently used lights for more energy efficient lights. According to the EPA, simply replacing the five most commonly used lights in one’s home can save approximately $70 annually on energy bills. Secondly, people can and need to watch the amount of water they are consuming. It is very important for people to realize that gross amounts of energy is used for pumping, treating, and heating water so that we can do everyday tasks such as bathe, clean clothes, and wash our dishes.

Although these are only two ways in which people can take action, the main way people can help the environment is by being aware that what they do significantly affects the condition in which future humans and animals inherit the world. If enough people become knowledgeable about the severity of the issue, then it is only natural that people will become more passionate about protecting the earth and thus will be compelled to work for preserving the environment on their own.