Ashley Oelsen's sustainable, long-term conservation tips

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Ashley Oelsen's sustainable, long-term
conservation tips
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• Ashley Oelsen is an Environmentalist from Santa
  Monica, California, United States Of America.
  Ashleys goal is to understand the connection
  between ecological significance environmental
  health which allows us to think critically about
  methods for protecting natural resources
  ensuring sustainable, long-term solutions. She
  says whether its global warming or deforestation
  of the rainforest, we are constantly bombarded
  with devastating stories about the state of our
  environment. Here are Ashley's tips for
  protecting natural resources ensuring
  sustainable, long-term solutions.

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Educate Yourself

• There are many things you can do to ensure the
  sustainability of our planet, whether it be your
  workplace or personal life. Ashley Oelson has
  made the commitment to live a Green lifestyle and
  her recommendations below are aimed at increasing
  knowledge and awareness of how we can all help
  protect natural resources
• 1. Educateyourself about green technologies and
  materials. Read up on sustainable
  farmingtechniques and methods for processing
  water in your home. Ashley alsorecommends taking
  an interest in renewable energy sources such as
  solar power,wind power, and geothermal heat
  pumps
• 2. Spread theword to friends, family members,
  and co-workers about the importance ofprotecting
  natural resources.
• 3. Take part in activities that can help
  youbetter understand our natural environment.
  Ashley says taking a hike orenjoying nature
  preserves is a great way to learn more about
  native flora andfauna

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Reduces your Carbon Footprint

• One of the most important things you can do for a
  healthy environment is to buy locally grown and
  sourced goods. Not only does it support your
  communitys sustainability efforts but also
  reduces your carbon footprint as these items will
  spend less time on a truck from miles away. -
  Ashley Oelsen. She also feels that this statement
  misses one of the key aspects of sustainable
  living which is reducing our personal carbon
  footprint. Reducing our personal carbon footprint
  doesn't just mean driving less or biking more
  Ashley feels that there are many different ways
  we can reduce our emissions and make small
  changes in order to create a difference. Here are
  three ways

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• 1) Userechargeable batteries instead of
  single-use batteries
• 2) Unplugelectronics when not in use
• 3) Recycleelectronics/batteries rather than
  throwing them out
• We need to be mindful of our impact on the planet
  and understand that there are many small actions
  we can take each day to have a positive effect.
  Ashley hopes that by taking these steps towards
  making the world a better place, her children
  will grow up with fewer struggles because they
  won't have to deal with extreme climate change or
  other man-made disasters like global warming.

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Educate Others

• As a strong advocate for sustainability and
  long-term solutions, Ashley recommends always
  being aware of how every action affects natural
  resources. By teaching others to think critically
  about sustainable solutions we can all live in
  harmony with the environment. Start by educating
  yourself if you are knowledgeable about
  environmental issues it is easier to talk to
  others about these issues and persuade them
  toward your point of view. Research helps you
  stay on top of important current issues and
  challenges facing the environment. Staying
  informed allows you to participate in meaningful
  conversations about the environment which will
  encourage others to protect natural resources
  too. Be mindful that there are many avenues for
  sharing knowledge such as writing articles,
  creating presentations, or speaking at
  conferences. Choose an area of interest and make
  an effort to educate others so they may be
  empowered to make their own decisions about
  protecting the environment.

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Take Pride in Small Accomplishments

• In the grand scheme of things, every effort
  counts. Taking pride in your small
  accomplishments will make you feel more
  accomplished and empower you to do bigger things.
  Take a moment for yourself today and think about
  what youve done! Maybe you've taken out one bag
  of trash from the street or turned off one light
  switch that was being used unnecessarily. Small
  actions are not so insignificant when they are
  part of something larger, such as saving money on
  energy bills or conserving natural resources.

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Don't Forget About the Earth

• Ashley advises all to think critically about
  methods for protecting natural resources that are
  available to us so we can protect both our human
  lives and the planet. She believes that one of
  the most important ways people can do this is by
  recycling which also helps keep landfills from
  filling up and prevents toxic chemicals from
  entering into groundwater sources. Ashleys goal
  is to educate people on what they can do in their
  everyday life to help reduce their carbon
  footprint, increase plant biodiversity, and
  maintain the health of our ecosystem. Ashley
  hopes to provide the tools necessary for
  individuals and communities alike to take action
  to create a better world for future generations.

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Learn From Past Mistakes

• You should learn from the mistakes that have been
  made before and improve upon them to create
  sustainable solutions. Many times, humans do not
  realize how detrimental their behaviors can be.
  It takes long term observation to really
  understand how devastating peoples activities
  can be for animals and plants. There are several
  examples of this when it comes to deforestation
  but often we cannot see the connections between
  how cutting down trees or burning coal causes
  problems for people in other places. We need to
  study our past and think about ways to make
  changes for future generations. To combat
  climate change we should decrease our dependency
  on fossil fuels, plant more trees and limit
  animal agriculture. To help combat pollution
  Ashley recommend using a reusable water bottle
  instead of plastic bottles which pollute our
  oceans with micro plastics that end up in fish
  and seafood being eaten by humans all over the
  world. Ashley says that these three simple steps
  will lead us to a better world without harming
  natural resources in the process.

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