People in developed nations use enormous quantities of resources. Extracting and using these resources does irreparable harm to the planet. What are some things that individuals can do to reduce their impact on the planet and live sustainably?
What will be an ideal response?
Possible ways to lessen the impact people make on the planet include recycling, walking or bicycling instead of using motorized transport; traveling long distances by train instead of plane; eating organic, locally grown food; refusing to buy products with unnecessary packaging (e.g. tomatoes in Styrofoam trays); opposing dams and damaging developments; upgrading electronic products less often; living in smaller homes; using less energy, and many more.
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