We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.
-- Native American Proverb
Not-So-Fun Fact
Over 100,000 sea mammals and sea turtles die each year because of plastic grocery bags they encounter in their habitat.
Be a Friend to the Earth
Monde Ami encourages you to get involved with other people--both in your Local Community and in the Online Community--and make a difference for our environment. You don't have to wait for other people to take the initiative. Remember these wise words:
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
-- Mohandas K. Gandhi
Start doing what you can today. Start encouraging others to do what they can. Where do you start?
Here are some ideas:
- Monde Ami's Recommended Top 20 Things You Can Do to Help
Read this List. Chances are that you're already doing many of these. Good for You! When you're working to improve, it's nice to get new ideas.
- Monde Ami's Symbol of the Commitment to Living More Sustainably: the 'Waist Knot'
Take pride in the time and effort you give to living sustainably. Encourage others to do the same. We are all connected to each other through our environment, so we must all work together to take care of it. Show your Pride with a symbol of your commitment to do something--however small it may be--everyday. Become a part of a growing movement.
- Monde Ami's Customizable Products for your Business or Group
If you have a store, a business, a church, or a community group, encourage your customers or members to do what they can. Monde Ami can help: we can customize reusable totes with your groups choice of logo and color. We can create environmentally sustainable "Promo" Items, too.
- Monde Ami's Pick of Environmental News
Keep up with what's happening in the environment and about innovative ideas that help us all to live in balance with the Earth. Share your thoughts and opinions, ask questions, find answers. Talking with others can inspire you to try a little harder and can also inspire others to try harder.
- Monde Ami's List of Local Events
Volunteer to help at an event in your local area that is promoting a green way of living. The more people that help, the betterchance of reaching more people. By increasing the number of people who "Take Small Steps for Big Change" we can multiply the effectiveness of our efforts.