How to Save the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest is disappearing at a rapid rate. Every day plants, animals and insect species are lost. Even though much damage has already been done there is still time to take action. The Amazon Rainforest can be saved with community involvement and dedication. To contribute to saving the Amazon Rainforest, use these steps for guidance.
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Change Buying Habits
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Use recycled products. Buy recycled paper to prevent more of the Amazon's trees from being cut down. Plastic and glass can be recycled to prevent the use of additional land being for landfills.
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Research the companies and conduct business with companies that have gone green. This means the company recycles, has plans in place to support conservation and reduce their damage to the environment.
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Choose captive breed animals. Buy captive bred pets instead of animals caught in the wild. Refuse to buy products made from wildlife animal skin.
Become an Activist
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Learn more about the Amazon Rainforest and how it impacts Earth. Find out the causes of deforestation, pollution and other factors that have reduced the size of the Rainforest.
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Support the Indigenous people along with programs that teach them how to live off the land without causing damage.
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Get involved in politics. Watch TV and read newspapers to gain education on environmental issues. Write state and federal legislature to express personal views and vote for candidates with similar philosophy.
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Join conservation organizations like Greenpeace that work to preserve the environment. Volunteer leisure time to help conservation organizations. Some organizations offer the chance to travel to the Amazon Rainforest and participate in on-site conservation strategies.
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Donate money to various organizations that allow the purchase of land in the Amazon Rainforest to protect it. Other programs work to rebuild trees and reduce pollution.
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Share knowledge with others about the plight of the Amazon Rainforest. Talk to family and friends. Let them know how their actions impact the environment. Teach them simple conservation techniques that can be incorporated into their daily lives.
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