Taking action can mean different things to different people. Our members, volunteers and supporters ask their supermarket to source more sustainable seafood. They climb coal stacks and oil rigs to raise awareness for climate change. They share petitions and Facebook posts with their family and friends. They march in rallies, write letters to politicians, and vote for candidates with strong environmental records. They choose to live a lifestyle that has a lower impact on the planet by choosing what brands to support, what food to eat, and how to travel. What they all have in common is that they don’t just talk about the issues–they do something, because they know that what we do, big or small, can make a difference.
No one at Greenpeace holds the job title of ‘activist’ or ‘climber’ or ‘boat driver’ or ‘banner maker’ – these are roles and responsibilities filled by everyday folks who come back to teach at your local school or run their small restaurant a few days after they just climbed a smokestack or interrupted business as usual at a polluting facility. Nathan Santry, Action Unit Head
