Stop deforestation

Activists rest in hammocks during a protest against the destruction of Hambi forest, Germany 2018.

Stopping deforestation is one of the most important solutions to many environmental issues such as climate change or environmental degradation. Besides government regulations, there are many things you can do to contribute. Here is a list with some ideas:

Plant a tree.
Go paperless.
Recycle.
Buy recycled products.
Buy certified wood products. You can look for the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) mark.
Only buy products from companies that are committed to reducing deforestation.
Only buy what you will use.
Avoid products that use palm oil.
Take action.

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