Issue	Solution
Trash Build-up	Tell people who you know why littering doesn't make sense Start a neighborhood or city-wide group to clean-up creeks or roadsides.  (send out flyers or e-mails) Explain to your kids why littering is wrong RECYCLE!  RECYCLE! RECYCLE! Urge schools to teach recycling education Send a letter to the local newspaper Send an e-mail to local political representatives
Urban Sprawl	Start a smart growth lobbying group to sit in on city council Join a smart growth group Send an e-mail to local politicians urging for a smart growth plan
Gas Emissions and High Cost of Gas	Drive less Go a constant speed If your pocket book allows: try the practical new hybrid (gas-electric) cars from Honda, Toyota, and Ford. Buy cars with ULEV or SULEV emission ratings Encourage others to consider emissions and mileage in cars What the heck, ride a bike!
Energy Shortages	Invest in vehicles or homes using alternative energy such as solar, fuel cell, wind, geothermal, or hybrid powers Donate money to alternative energy research groups Encourage schools to teach about alternative energy Send an e-mail to a national politician to encourage alternative energy development groups
Wilderness Destruction	Send an e-mail to local or national politicians saying we should preserve the land's natural beauty
Wildlife Mistreatment	Teach your kids to RESPECT animals, plants, trees, and everything around them Encourage schools to teach respect for wildlife with field trips Take your children outdoors on camping trips or on nature walks Explain to everyone you know why hurting or mistreating the environment is wrong Start or join a group like the Humane Society that cares for mistreated animals and educates people about animal care Send an e-mail to a local or national politician encouraging punishments for the mistreatment of wildlife

Issue	Solutions
Prejudice	Treat everyone the same, no matter how the look or act Teach your kids to except everyone as a human being Lend a hand to anyone in need, or just as a friendly gesture If you see someone being isolated, get them help If a child is being made fun of, stand up for them and explain to them their positive quailties.  It helps! Encourage your child to make friends with all sorts of people
Needy People	Give time not "sympathy change" Start a food or clothes drive Contribute to organizations helping the unfortunate Volunteer at a food bank or homeless shelter Spend time at retirement homes and swap stories Get your entire family to volunteer with you
Violence	Explain to your children why violence only creates more problems Talk to people on both sides of an argument to help solve it Encourage anti-violence education Leave space for people in stressful situations or only give friendly help if it seems exceptable Think of how other people could react to your words and actions Make sure your child grows up in a safe environment
What are you about?	Make sure people know what you stand for and why Encourage others to take a positive, giving, and non-violent approach to problems and to get involved!