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Kids and Teens 
You're never too young to change the world 
 
Simple ways to help the environment around you: 
 
                
                    
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Trash or Waste Pollution | 
 Start a clean-up group with your friends and post signs around school 
 Get people to sponsor  your clean-up efforts to raise money and awareness 
 Join a previously formed clean-up group 
 RECYCLE! 
 Send a letter to the school or city newspaper 
 Explain to people you know why littering is wrong |  
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Sprawling City Growth | 
 Join a Smart Growth Group , or suggest the idea to a grown-up 
 Tell your parents how much you like city parks 
 Enjoy open space while it lasts 
 Visit city, state or national parks to take in the outdoor experience |  
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Wildlife Mistreatment | 
 Urge friends not to harm animals for any reason 
 Tell friends that they should leave wildlife alone for all to enjoy 
 Tell an adult if someone is harming animals or wildlife 
 Start or join a group like the Humane Society  that cares for mistreated animals 
 Send an e-mail  to local or national political leaders to stop wildlife mistreatment |  
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Any Problem in the Environment   | 
 Talk to Someone 
 Send a letter to school or local newspaper |  
 
Reasonable ways to help society: 
 
                
                    
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Issue | 
Solutions |  
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Prejudice or Kids who are Picked On | 
 Tell friends and classmates that everyone has the same feelings inside, no matter how they look or act on the outside 
 Tell friends that when they make fun, it only makes them  look bad 
 Make friends with all types of people 
 Reach out to people who others shrug away, or atleast say "hi" 
 Talk to an adult about problems 
 Find help for struggling people (tell a counselor or teacher)  |  
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New Kids at School | 
 Talk to them about their old school or anything you have in common to introduce them to new surroundings 
 You may find someone you really like who is just new to school |  
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Violence | 
 Explain to friends and classmates why they have no reason to fight 
 Violence doesn't solve anything, it just causes more problems 
 Avoid getting into violent situations by staying friendly 
 Tell any adult, but words from you  might mean just as much  
 Don't let violence be ignored |  
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Needy People | 
 Give time, not "sympathy change" 
 Volunteer  at soup kitchens or homeless shelters 
 Visit people in retirement homes and exchange fascinating stories 
 Get your whole family to volunteer |  
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What are you about? | 
 Make sure everyone knows what you stand for 
 Let everyone know about problems that can be fixed |  
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