Protecting What Sustains Us

Nature & Biodiversity – Preserving Life on Earth

Nature is the foundation of all life. Healthy ecosystems provide clean air, fresh water, fertile soil, and food — yet biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate. Habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and intensive agriculture are putting countless plant and animal species at risk.

By protecting nature and biodiversity, we safeguard ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and ensure a livable future for generations to come. Even small actions in everyday life can help preserve the incredible diversity of life on our planet.

Tips to Protect Nature & Biodiversity

Support Native Plants & Wildlife

-Choose native plants for gardens, balconies, and public spaces to provide food and shelter for local insects and birds.
-Avoid invasive species that can disrupt local ecosystems.

Create Space for Nature

-Let parts of your garden or green space grow naturally.
-Leave fallen leaves, dead wood, or wild corners to create habitats for insects and small animals.

Reuse & Upcycle

-Many items don’t need to be thrown away: mend clothing, reuse jars for storage, and turn old items into something new.
-Find inspiration on DIY platforms or in zero-waste communities.

Sort Waste Correctly

-Separate your waste into paper, glass, organic waste, residual waste, and packaging (plastic, metal, composites).
-Proper sorting enables recycling and saves valuable energy and resources.

Overhead view of eco-friendly mesh bags with oranges, lemons, beans, and pasta on a wooden surface.

A fresh sliced watermelon with reusable food wrap, surrounded by avocados and limes on a white table.

Two people holding reusable mugs by a serene lake on a sunny day.

Volunteers organize recyclables into glass, paper, and plastic bins to promote eco-friendly practices.

Assorted natural products and food in glass jars and paper packages on shelves in self service eco shop

Side view of bearded male master in casual clothes standing at workbench and fixing details with professional metal instrument

More Tips & Inspiration

Avoid single-use items like cotton pads or plastic straws

Choose products with minimal or recyclable packaging

Repair instead of replacing, repair cafés are a great option! (Repair-Cafés!)

Swap, share, or borrow books, clothes, and children’s items

Less Is More!

Every piece of waste you avoid helps conserve resources and keep our planet cleaner. You don’t have to change everything at once — small steps add up.

Find your own path to a low-waste lifestyle, one conscious choice at a time.

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