the environment

• by promoting certified organic products, we promote healthy, organic farming & safeguard the earth from an unnecessary burden of toxic chemicals 
• by our educating & information-sharing, we help protect the environment as more and more people learn about the dangers of synthetic chemicals in so many manufacturers’ products & refuse to buy them any more

the David Suzuki Foundation

Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. It does this through 4 key programs:

• oceans and sustainable fishing
• forests and wild lands
• climate change and clean energy
• the web of life

The Foundation also uses science & education to promote solutions that help conserve nature & our quality of life, now & for the future. With a goal of achieving sustainability within a generation, the Foundation works with scientists, business, industry & educators, government & non-governmental organizations to seek creative solutions that help build clean, competitive economies—economies that don’t threaten the natural services that support all life.

Dr. Suzuki’s Nature Challenge

The question people ask Dr. Suzuki most often is “What can I do to protect nature?” Here’s his answer, based on the Foundation’s research into the 10 most effective ways to help conserve nature and improve our quality of life:

 1.  Reduce home energy use by 10%
 2.  Choose an energy-efficient home & appliances
 3.  Don't use pesticides
 4.  Eat meat-free meals 1 day a week
 5.  Buy locally grown & produced food
 6.  Choose a fuel-efficient vehicle
 7.  Walk, bike, carpool or take transit
 8.  Choose a home close to work or school
 9.  Support alternative transportation
10. Learn more & share with others

The challenge is to pick at least 3 ways & follow through. It's an easy & effective way to make a difference. We depend on nature to clean our air & water, and keep our climate stable. But human activities take a huge toll on the environment. Making some simple changes to our everyday lives will help create a better world for our children & for their children too. To view Dr. Suzuki’s interactive presentation of these 10 ways, visit www.davidsuzuki.org/NatureChallenge

In all it does, the David Suzuki Foundation promotes the sustainable use of earth’s natural resources. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.davidsuzuki.org

local organizations

One simple way to support health and wellness is to buy local. Shop at local farmer's markets. Buy products from independent small businesses. By doing so you end up supporting your community.