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Kids and Teens
You're never too young to change the world
Simple ways to help the environment around you:
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Solutions
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Trash or Waste Pollution
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![](Symb075c00b700c8ffffff00.gif) Start a clean-up group with your friends and post signs around school
![](Symb075c00b700c8ffffff00.gif) Get people to sponsor your clean-up efforts to raise money and awareness
![](Symb075c00b700c8ffffff00.gif) Join a previously formed clean-up group
![](Symb075c00b700c8ffffff00.gif) RECYCLE!
Send a letter to the school or city newspaper
![](Symb075c00b700c8ffffff00.gif) Explain to people you know why littering is wrong
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Sprawling City Growth
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![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Join a Smart Growth Group, or suggest the idea to a grown-up
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Tell your parents how much you like city parks
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Enjoy open space while it lasts
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Visit city, state or national parks to take in the outdoor experience
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Wildlife Mistreatment
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![](Symb075c00b700c811111100.gif) Urge friends not to harm animals for any reason
![](Symb075c00b700c811111100.gif) Tell friends that they should leave wildlife alone for all to enjoy
![](Symb075c00b700c811111100.gif) Tell an adult if someone is harming animals or wildlife
![](Symb075c00b700c811111100.gif) Start or join a group like the Humane Society that cares for mistreated animals
Send an e-mail to local or national political leaders to stop wildlife mistreatment
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Any Problem in the Environment
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Talk to Someone
![](Symb075c00b700c8ffffff00.gif) Send a letter to school or local newspaper
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Reasonable ways to help society:
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Solutions
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Prejudice or Kids who are Picked On
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![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Tell friends and classmates that everyone has the same feelings inside, no matter how they look or act on the outside
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Tell friends that when they make fun, it only makes them look bad
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Make friends with all types of people
Reach out to people who others shrug away, or atleast say "hi"
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Talk to an adult about problems
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Find help for struggling people (tell a counselor or teacher)
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New Kids at School
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![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Talk to them about their old school or anything you have in common to introduce them to new surroundings
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) You may find someone you really like who is just new to school
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Violence
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![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Explain to friends and classmates why they have no reason to fight
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Violence doesn't solve anything, it just causes more problems
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Avoid getting into violent situations by staying friendly
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Tell any adult, but words from you might mean just as much
Don't let violence be ignored
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Needy People
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![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Give time, not "sympathy change"
Volunteer at soup kitchens or homeless shelters
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Visit people in retirement homes and exchange fascinating stories
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Get your whole family to volunteer
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What are you about?
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![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Make sure everyone knows what you stand for
![](Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif) Let everyone know about problems that can be fixed
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