Environmental responsibility is in the hands of everyone. Businesses and communities are equally accountable for the health of the environment and there are some ways that some collaboration can take place that will help all involved. Just three little things can take place where businesses and neighborhoods can really make a positive difference.

Communities can work on a large scale recycling effort, and re-direct the proceeds to the specific needs of those who need assistance. Sponsoring large scale recycling, and large item pick-up on a monthly basis can generate revenue to maintain community centers, parks, and common areas that all can enjoy. Businesses can further help by donating recyclables to the cause and pitching in with matching funds. Everyone can participate at this level. And for the most part, this is a free but generous exercise of social and environmental responsibility.

Businesses can direct employee incentives to do community clean-up and recycling events within the community. Businesses can raise money and donate money to goals within the community to create positive environmental space. They can donate space to those who want to create them, whether outdoors or building space, and take the proceeds to create other environmentally positive programs.

It takes both to do it all. Communities and businesses can create the space and life they want, for all.