We all have to do our part. We have to start small and work up big. You might be surprised what effect your small actions have. I have seen massive changes through the ripple effect. When we moved here to the homestead 9 years ago, no one was composting or recycling (upcycling). Every one burned garbage and used plastic to start those fires. Everyone threw plastic bottles in the river or creek. Laundry water was tossed into the street to run down into the creek where they fished for conches (muscles). We showed by example and campaigned for recycling and garbage pick up. We helped people put gas stoves in so they wouldn't burn plastic to start cooking fires. We composted for gardens now we have community gardens. It takes time and patience to do things, but every small action has results.