Ten DOTs

1. Educate yourself and others about the relationship between people and the environment. It is so hard to care for something you don't understand, and that is why there isn't enough action being done regarding the environment. I think once our connection to the environment is understood, one can really appreciate the Earth and why we need our living to be sustainable. 
2. Volunteer locally, and maybe internationally if you get the opportunity to. A lot of environmental organizations are nonprofits and they can only make a change if people are up for it, and being around people who care about the same thing is really motivating.
3. Support environmentally friendly technology. Technology has become a big obstacle to becoming greener. There are so many innovative technologies that are very sustainable, but they aren't as supported as non-sustainable ones. For example, electric cars and pellet fuels.
4. Advocate for environmental policies, just like we did for Protect South Portland's Ordinance. This is one of the most effective ways to create change in the community. 
5. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost. Obviously. 
6. Advocate for environmental design. Choosing environmentally friendly building designs and products  will make a huge difference. Plus its not something you have keep up with, such as recycling. 
7. Conserve energy as much as possible. Unplug electronics when not needed, carpool when you can, use cold water when washing the laundry, I'm sure you are aware of these already.
8. Conserve water as much as possible. Use the minimum amount of water needed for laundry, don't leave the faucet running, don't take too long showers, lessen the amount of water the toilet uses with each flush, ect. 
9. Support international organizations like Heifer that help those in developing countries become more sustainable. 
10. Continue being a part of environmental clubs or organizations in order for our awareness to persist.