By Abdulrahman Alghamdi, YFEL 2021 Member

Ironically, the most crucial problem humans face requires fewer human activities (for example, human wastes and car emissions). Would it be possible to really help the environment? Or would our actions make any difference? The obvious answer is: Yes! But how? The news is filled with studies and statistics that show how our planet is suffering from us. Reducing the use of plastics, using recycling techniques, and saving the forests, do these things resolve the environmental problems?

Nowadays, interconnectedness has become the main feature of our world. This planet relies heavily on how we, humans, communicate and connect. Connections are made without even knowing (we are always part of something bigger).

Thus, simple actions matter now! For instance, if you posted a video about trash/recycle management, people will try to imitate your actions. Eventually, a trend will appear and get published everywhere leading to building greater awareness in our society. A famous quote that we need to keep in our minds is:

“The easiest way to achieve big results is to take consistent and small actions for an extended period. Similarly, taking small negative steps also adds up and leads to negative outcomes.”

We owe it to the world to try. Let us not care about the results for a while, and focus on the actions and strategies that would make the difference.