Do Your Part to Help the Environment by Implementing These Steps Today

Originally Published: December 30, 2025

You can do your part to help the environment by taking small, actionable steps that effect change. Focus on what you can actually do instead of what you wish you could do. Change starts somewhere, and it can begin with you. Please continue reading to learn what you can do today.

Maintain Your Land Through Conservation-Forward Land Practices

Land is a precious thing. There is a finite amount of it, and once it has been developed, there is no bringing it back to its original state. While effective rewilding practices are being implemented across the country, it is better to care for the land as is, if that is a viable option for landowners.

If you are a landowner interested in caring for your land alongside your current agricultural practices or instead of them going forward, you should take some time to learn about Texas wildlife exemptions. Through this program, you may be eligible to receive financial incentives to care for your land in a way that benefits the native animals inhabiting it or in the local area, native plants, and your bottom line.

Tending to the land as nature intended it to be does not have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. Landowners can continue to work their land, earn a living from agricultural farming and livestock ranching practices, while still being good stewards of nature and helping the environment to reduce damage and destruction.

Recycle with Intention

You have probably heard about recycling since your elementary school days. But have you adopted the practice in your own life? If so, great! If not, it is never too late to begin. If you are like a lot of people, you might feel like there is a barrier to entry with recycling in your personal life. It is actually quite easy to get started.

The first thing you should do is find out about the recycling laws and options in your local community. Be aware that every municipality has different laws and rules surrounding recycling. This is based on a variety of factors that may range from local recycling infrastructure, government funding or lack thereof, whether or not people are interested in doing their part, and even political viewpoints. 

Once you understand what is and is not recyclable in your area, you should request the appropriate collection bins and learn when the pickup schedule is in your area or where the drop-off bins are located. 

Next, begin recycling. Simply clean, rinse, and dry your recyclable materials and place them in the appropriate bins. Wheel them to the curb on pickup day or drop them off on your way to work. It really is that easy to do your part.

Watch this video to learn about the full cycle recycling process and how you can do your part for the environment.
 

Take Action to Conserve Energy and Water at Home

Sometimes, the small things matter quite a bit when it comes to the environment. For instance, how you use both energy and water at home can have a significant impact on the world’s resources and your monthly utility bills. All you need to do is make a few changes to see a change occur.

Start by switching the lights off whenever you leave a room. This can save you a considerable amount of money and energy over time. Next, whenever you need to change a light bulb in your home, swap it for a long-lasting LED light bulb. While they do have a higher up-front cost than old school light bulbs, they use less energy, produce much less heat, and last a lot longer. This will save you trips to the store to buy new ones, as well as trips up and down a ladder to change them once or twice each year.

As for the water usage in your home, it is relatively easy to make changes here, too. Whenever you brush your teeth, turn the faucet off. As you wash dishes by hand, fill the sink and then turn the water off. Only warm the shower up for a minute or two instead of 10 minutes, and work to reduce your showers if you can. These small actions can really add up over time.

Use Your Spending Power to Effect Change

If there is a product you really enjoy and notice that the packaging is excessive or unsuitable for the environment, you may think twice about making a purchase from that specific company ever again. Of course, this is one way to make positive changes through your spending habits, but there are other ways to go about making change.

Start by contacting the company directly. Research the company and find the best point of contact beyond a generic customer service line. Use a private channel, such as an email, to contact someone in the upper echelons of the company. Create a well-crafted email that is not accusatory but instead one born of concern for the environment. If you have a suggestion for change, this is a good place to mention it. Finish the email with a call to action and a request for a response.

If you do not hear anything from the company, social media is a very visible and available platform to voice your concerns. Remember that canceling the company is not the way to make changes occur. When that happens, the problem changes from your original concern. Note your concerns, make suggestions for change, and the company will likely respond quickly since you have aired your issues in public.

The world is changing, and the environment is struggling. Luckily, there are always things that anyone, including you, can do to help. All it takes are a few kind and thoughtful actions on your part to make things healthier, cleaner, and to reduce energy usage. Vote with your spending power, take care of the land around your home, and pay attention to how you interact with the environment. Start doing what you can today and see what happens.

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