Global warming and environmental issues can seem like a problem too big for one person to solve. Most people agree that it's something we need to address and yet it seems like no one can agree on how to do it and when to start. Frustrating as the bigger problems are, there are some simple changes that you can easily make right now to make a small but significant difference.

Daily Habits

First of all, there are many things you can do on a day-to-day basis to be more eco friendly. Look for eco-friendly and sustainable products. Sort your waste into trash and recycling, for a start. Consider looking at Le-Vel Thrive review for ideas about how to make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need in an eco-friendly way. Eat more vegetables than meat, and walk more often than you drive.

Transportation

Cars are a huge part of the greenhouse gas problem, and you can help by choosing more eco-friendly modes of transportation. Get a more fuel efficient, hybrid or electric car. If you can't afford that, you may be able to afford public transportation or carpooling to work. Most of all, whenever possible, walk. Not only is it better for the planet, it's better for your body. Get your exercise and reduce your carbon footprint in one fell swoop by walking to the shops or to your friend's house. Remember: you don't need a designated driver if you walked to the restaurant.

Upgrades

When it's time to upgrade your dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, heater or HVAC unit, consider getting the more eco-friendly option wherever possible. Anything that uses less energy is likely to be better for the planet and for your utility bills. You can also upgrade your home itself with better insulation and more efficient windows to make your home weather resistant and lower your carbon footprint further. To really go above and beyond, look into solar panels. Installing solar panels will reduce your dependance on fossil fuels, especially if your local power company isn't already using renewable energy sources like wind, solar or hydroelectric power.

Less is More

The key here is that less is more. Using less energy reduces your carbon footprint. Buying only what you need in terms of food reduces food waste and reduces the waste involved in transporting so much extra food around the country. Driving less and taking public transportation reduces the amount of greenhouse gasses you put into the air. Buying less clothing reduces the environmental cost of fast fashion as well as the human cost of sweatshop labor. In pretty much every case here, using less will also mean less money coming out of your pocket in the long run.

Talk to Your Representative

Far and away the most impactful thing you can do is to make it clear to the people who create national policy that this is your priority issue. It's said that actions speak louder than words, but national action speaks much louder than any one person ever could. Shifting your own habits is a great step to take, but it takes just as much effort — perhaps even less effort — to make a phone call, write a letter or send an email. The only thing that can change national policy is you, demanding that your representative change national policy.

If you do only one thing from this list then make it the last one, but if you can then you should try to do all of these things. One person doing one thing from this list is better than nothing, but many people doing all the things on this list couple change the world.