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We all live in a “toxic soup” surrounded by untested
chemicals – most of which we are quite unaware. At times,
we might feel confused and disheartened when we stop in the midst
of our busy lives to consider the complexity of the issue of dangerous
chemical exposure. We ask ourselves: “But, what can I do?"
Here are a few suggested actions that each of us can take to help
improve our environment and reduce the risks of environmental toxins
in the future.
At Home
- Educate yourself to make better choices
- Web sites contain lots of information
- There are many books on safer choices
- Read labels
- Use safer alternative cleaning products (they’re less
expensive, too)
- Dispose of waste responsibly and recycle
- Eat organic or as low on the food chain as possible
- Be a responsible consumer – do not purchase products from
companies that conduct business in a manner which puts our environment,
our health and our children’s future at risk
Locally
- Express your opinion
- Write Letters to the Editor
- Speak out at commission meetings and other forums
- Consider joining a local political committee
- Organize your own group
- Become involved in local environmental groups
- Register to vote - exercise your right at the ballot box
State/Federal
- Join an advocacy group
- Track legislation
- Track how your representative votes
- Make your opinion heard to your legislators in writing, email
and in person
- Testify before investigative committees
- Vote
And, remember “UNLESS someone like
you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s
not.”
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
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