1. 1. Flourishing Your Own Backyard.

Growing and planting multiple local plants is actually a movement that supports the species nearby by providing them food as well as shelter, also preventing a house from wasting water. Simply an example is that when plants supply food, the insects would act like a delivery rider that assists to extend genetic material further away, and embraces the overall permanence of species. My father has always been an expert of growing plants, he spends most of his time just to protect our garden. Everyone must know that trees produce oxygen for both animals and humans, it is beneficial for both kinds. There shouldn’t be an excuse for not wanting to sprout a seed, right?

2. 2. Shake Your Head When Plastic Products Are Approaching.

The television shows that each year, sea creatures get tangled in malleable outputs. Furthermore, these products sometimes end up being devoured by the fishes and eliminating beneficial microorganisms. Plastic includes toxic chemicals that increase chances of affect reproduction. After ingesting micro-plastics, animals suffer for a long period before they die. By preventing plastics usage, it lessens greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. I started to stop buying things that are made of plastic like straws, water bottles, disposable cups. Moreover, my family and friends also agree to listen to my advice by using paper straws, cotton bags, and reduce the amount of plastic compared to themselves before.

3. 3. Say Hello To Organizations That Save Endangered Species.

Besides people that keep purchasing animal fur clothes, there are many companies that stand out with its purposes as protecting nature and wildlife in general. For myself, I have donated and volunteered in many activities from multiple organizations like picking up trash, signing up for stopping forest damages, and cleaning up shelters. Moreover, I call for support from various connections that are affordable enough to adopt and create a home for stray animals. You can look up for associations in order to demonstrate your desire in saving these poor animals, even a small post on social media can also provide one big help. Organizations you should know, PAWS, Gorilla Doctors.

4. 4. Become A Vegan?

This should be your decision. It must be hard to remove meat out of daily meals since it’s necessary for your health. However, animal farming is the main cause of water wasting, forest damages, and pollution. Husbandry has been known to have a higher greenhouse effect on the environment than kerosene usage. Therefore, I ask for a friend that is vegan to help me plan a healthy meal without meat. It was strange for me at first, but I somehow got used to it. Even though I cannot fully become a vegan, I do remind myself to have 2 days a week those proteins should not appear on the table.

5. 5. Focus On Your Speed!

It may sound weird, but for some areas that are closed to wildlife, they usually witness animals getting hit by vehicles. It is not only for the species’ safety but also the human’s, driving carefully always remains to be our first priority. With your focus on the road while roaming around the street might create a safe feeling for others, accidents happen because of irresponsible driving. I also once witnessed a cat being hit right on the side of the road, not in the middle, but the side. It was hurtful to see, and I swore to never allow this to happen again, at least not in my sight!

6. 6. Learn About THEM.

Studying species habitats also brings lots of helpful information as well as acknowledgment about the world outside. It helps us understand more about whether what we have done should be good or bad for the animals and the environment in general. Some animals that actually contributes many beneficial things towards the humankind that we have never seen or known before could become a surprise once we open our eyes to the wildlife, bees are powerful pollinators, beavers fight climate change, rats detect landmines, elephants create many sources of water for other animals, squirrels provide trees take roots, etc.

7. 7. Stop purchasing toxic herbicides or pesticides.

Yes, who never wishes for their garden to remain beautiful looking permanently? However, there are some herbicides or pesticides that abandon heavy consequences of pollution on the environment. It is not only eliminating the wildlife but also destroying their hormones. It affects their natural behavior and ability to reproduce. My father never wants to apply those pesticides on his plants as he declares to be the only one who gives out his hands in order to keep the environment clean and pretty with enough effort. As his daughter, I also love to support my dad with everything I have by telling people about how awful these products can be!