60 Actions for the Planet

The document outlines 60 practical steps for individuals to mitigate their impact on the planet. These actions are categorized into themes: biodiversity, climate, food, forests, freshwater, oceans, plastics, and wildlife. Key recommendations include reducing food waste, transitioning to electric vehicles, supporting sustainably sourced products (such as FSC-certified wood), and advocating for public policies like the UN Global Treaty on Plastic. The guide emphasizes that collective individual choices in daily routines—such as composting, using cold water for laundry, and planting native species—contribute to global conservation efforts.

• Individual actions to support biodiversity include planting native flora to enhance local ecosystems, avoiding pesticides, and preventing the spread of invasive species by cleaning gear like hiking boots and boats.
• To reduce climate emissions, the guide suggests using carbon calculators, switching to clean energy subscriptions, driving electric vehicles, and choosing standard rather than expedited shipping for online orders to optimize delivery routes.
• Food waste is a significant environmental driver, with nearly 40% of global food production wasted and food loss and waste generating up to 10% of all global greenhouse gas emissions.
• The guide recommends protecting forests by purchasing wood and paper products with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) logo or buying secondhand furniture to reduce the demand for new timber.
• Freshwater conservation can be achieved by installing low-flush toilets, using cold water for laundry, and supporting farmers who employ water-saving methods such as drip irrigation and rainwater collection.
• Ocean health is threatened by 'ghost gear' (abandoned fishing gear) and plastic pollution; the guide advises using reusable products and looking for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) labels on seafood.
• To combat plastic pollution, the guide advocates for the UN Global Treaty on Plastic and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the United States, while advising individuals to avoid microplastics by eschewing bottled water and microwaving plastics.
• Wildlife protection measures include reporting illegal wildlife products to the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online, researching exotic pets before purchase, and reducing light pollution to protect nocturnal animals.

APA

WWF International (n.d.). 60 Actions for the Planet. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2269/Final_60_Actions_for_the_Planet_2026.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. 60 Actions for the Planet. n.d. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2269/Final_60_Actions_for_the_Planet_2026.pdf.

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternationalndactions, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{60 Actions for the Planet}}, institution = {WWF International}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/2269/Final_60_Actions_for_the_Planet_2026.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }