The Global Climate Strike

Today marks the second Friday in a row that millions of people around the world have been striking for political action on climate change. These strikes have gone by several names: Fridays for Future, Youth for Climate, and Youth Strike 4 Climate. They basically all mean the same thing, though: people around the world are ready for change. 

In my previous post, I talked about Greta Thunberg, one of the founders of the current worldwide school movement for change. She's faced great criticism and mockery from political leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump. It doesn't seem to phase her, though. When asked about the criticism she and other strikers are receiving, she said, "...we should take as compliment that we are having so much impact that people are trying to silence us." 

 She's just one domino in this giant chain of events, though. In 150 countries around the world, millions (literally millions) are making their voices heard. Even Prince Harry is supporting the movement saying, "The world's children are striking. It is an emergency... ." Though this huge event that has been going on for the past week was officially designated to be going from September 20 -27, it is having lasting effects around the world. People are coming together to create change. To hear the most current news on these climate strikes, visit this link: https://globalclimatestrike.net/.

Sustainable tip of the week:
Try composting! Some municipalities take compost as a separate type of waste, and if that's the case for you, simply get a separate bin for all of your compostable waste and put it in the appropriate spot on garbage day. 
If you're not so fortunate, don't fret! You can still compost at home. I simply use and old container that I put my compostable kitchen waste in and give a shake or two every few days. Then when the bucket fills, I just toss it in my garden. (If you don't have a garden, you can find a pal that does or even use it in house plants. Or, if that's not your thing, the internet is full of tons of ideas for using up compost!) 
This helps prevent unnecessary waste from going to landfills!