LIVE YOUR LEGACY

What is your legacy for the environment? What you do in your daily life makes a difference, and you can start reducing your impact on the Earth today. The David Suzuki Foundation has many resources to help you live your legacy with a small ecological footprint.

The David Suzuki at Work program offers tools for greening your workplace, while our Queen of Green gives you tips on making your home more eco-friendly. And when it comes to community action, we'll help you call on our leaders to push for Earth-friendly legislation. Visit our website for more ideas on what you can do.

What you can do, starting today:

Transportation ›

Energy ›

Food ›

Public Action ›

Transportation

Take transit, carpool, bike, or walk to regular destinations Get on your bike - and off oil

Use a compact and fuel-efficient vehicle when you drive Drive smarter for a better planet

Teleconference for long-distance meetings rather than flying A new way of doing business

Energy

Plug the heat leaks around your home with insulation Reduce home heating and electricity use by 10%

Look for the EnergyStar label when buying new appliances Use your home appliances more wisely

Reduce air pollution by going carbon neutral Go carbon neutral

Food

Eat locally grown and seasonal meals Eat for a healthy planet

Choose at least one day a week to eat meat-free Food and climate change

Stop using chemical pesticides when gardening Take Action for a B.C. ban on lawn and garden pesticides

Public Action

Vote for candidates who legislate conservation Protect B.C.'s grizzly bears

Write letters to political representatives and media Take action for smarter regulation of chemicals in cosmetics

Get involved in local community plans Take action for healthy oceans