What You Can Do
There are countless ways that you can promote our planet’s health. If you received a globe and want ideas, or if you do not have a globe but want to act, check out these suggestions.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Learn how with this Carbon Calculator.
Support Science
Fund scientific research that addresses climate change or air and water pollution.
Teach
Teach children to appreciate and care for nature.
Clean Up
Recycle trash from our oceans or on land.
Plant a Tree
Plant native trees in bare or urban areas to increase carbon sequestration.
Create
Create and share art, poetry, literature or music that will inspire others to act.
Participate
Create additional globes and register with us to start them on a journey.
Get Political
Advocate politically for policies that promote the planet’s health (contact a legislator, write an op-ed, attend a local zoning or planning meeting).
Advocate Locally
Advocate locally for planning methods, landscape architecture, and architectural practices that promote sustainability.
Act Globally
Promote foreign policies or other actions that help countries around the world to reduce pollution or mitigate climate change.
Share
Discuss and promote the Carry the EARTH project on your own FB feed, blog site, local news feed, etc.
Donate to a Non-Profit Environmental Organization
Support your favorite organization or consult this list for some of our favorites.