How Can You Help?

1. SAVE ENERGY 

   1. Shorter Showers/less hot water

   2. Turn off the lights in rooms/unplug electronics when not using 

   3. Replace old lighting appliances with more energy efficient ones

   4. Invest in hybrid or electric vehicles, ride bikes, walk more, utilize public transportation, and carpool! 

2. POLICY/VOTING 

   1. Vote for policies aimed at mitigating climate change

   2. Support politicians who make climate awareness and global warming prevention an important piece of their agendas 

3. SAVE FOOD 

   1. Don’t throw away uneaten food! Eat leftovers! 

   2. Compost!

   3. Stop buying unnecessary food items 

   4. Start a garden! 

4. RECYCLE 

   1. Donate old clothing instead of throwing it away 

   2. Send glass to organizations that recycle it 

   3. Make note of which items New Orleans allows recycling for 

5. DONATE/SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES 

   1. Buy from local businesses, especially by those owned by low-income or marginalized communities 

   2. Support sustainable businesses! https://www.bizneworleans.com/23-local-companies-recognized-for-sustainable-practices/ 

   3. If you can’t make small changes in your lifestyle, donate to climate awareness organizations on a local and non local scale. Any contribution can make a difference! 

6. VOLUNTEER 

   1. Volunteer with local organizations dedicated to mitigating climate change (See Below)

Organizations/Resources:

• Glass Half Full Nola: Collects glass to be recycled towards Louisiana coastal restoration, disaster relief, and more. https://glasshalffullnola.org/home 

• Greenlight New Orleans: Unites New Orleans residents through the creation and implementation of sustainable solutions to environmental problems. https://www.greenlightneworleans.org/greenmission.html  

• Soul Nola: Provides volunteer programs in planting trees within the community. https://soulnola.org/ 

• 350 New Orleans: Raises awareness for climate change and environmental justice.  https://350neworleans.org/ 

• Healthy Gulf: Works to stop the exploitation of the Gulf of Mexico through collaborative initiatives. https://healthygulf.org/  

• Future Coastal Leaders of Louisiana: Engages youth in learning about Louisiana’s history and topography to make a worldly impact. https://www.crcl.org/future-coastal-leaders#:~:text=About%20The%20Coalition%20to%20Restore,resources%2C%20and%20way%20of%20life.

• Louisiana Bucket Brigade: Organizes protests and volunteer opportunities fighting against industry that pollutes our water, air, and soil. https://labucketbrigade.org/ 

• Anglers Bettering Louisiana Estuaries: Protects our estuaries and works towards coastal restoration by planting native plants and organizing ecological education programs. https://www.anglersbetteringla.org/who-we-are#:~:text=ABLE%20is%20a%20non%2Dprofit,Mexico's%20wildlife%20and%20sea%20life. 

Find more environmental organizations:

• Environmental Organization Directory https://www.causeiq.com/directory/environmental-organizations-list/new-orleans-metairie-la-metro/

• Go Green Nola http://www.gogreennola.org/urbanrestoration/