Issue	Solutions
Trash or Waste Pollution	Start a clean-up group with your friends and post signs around school Get people to sponsor your clean-up efforts to raise money and awareness Join a previously formed clean-up group RECYCLE! Send a letter to the school or city newspaper Explain to people you know why littering is wrong Send an e-mail to local political leaders about the problem
Sprawling City Growth	Join a Smart Growth Group, or suggest the idea to a grown-up Tell your parents how much you like city parks Enjoy open space while it lasts Visit city, state or national parks to take in the outdoor experience Send an e-mail to local political leaders asking to conserve land use
Wildlife Mistreatment	Urge friends not to harm animals for any reason Tell friends that they should leave wildlife alone for all to enjoy Tell an adult if someone is harming animals or wildlife 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
Any Problem in the Environment	Talk to Someone Send a letter to school or local newspaper Send an e-mail to political leaders

Issue	Solutions
Prejudice or Kids who are Picked On	Tell friends and classmates that everyone has the same feelings inside, no matter how they look or act on the outside Tell friends that when they make fun, it only makes them look bad Make friends with all types of people Reach out to people who others shrug away, or atleast say "hi" Talk to an adult about problems Find help for struggling people (tell a counselor or teacher)
New Kids at School	Talk to them about their old school or anything you have in common to introduce them to new surroundings You may find someone you really like who is just new to school
Violence	Explain to friends and classmates why they have no reason to fight Violence doesn't solve anything, it just causes more problems Avoid getting into violent situations by staying friendly Tell any adult, but words from you might mean just as much Don't let violence be ignored
Needy People	Give time, not "sympathy change" Volunteer at soup kitchens or homeless shelters Visit people in retirement homes and exchange fascinating stories Get your whole family to volunteer
What are you about?	Make sure everyone knows what you stand for Let everyone know about problems that can be fixed