Project Mail Storm! Let's send trash to the government as a form of activism

Easy activism from home: let's make homemade postcards out of trash! Is this the most effective form of eco activism? No, but it DOES matter and hey, it's fun. Check out more ways to do beginner activism below and let us know how you practice environmental activism, too! Here is my full guide to making trash postcards on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuUTglxWNg/?img_index=1 Check out more about Project Mailstorm: https://projectmailstorm.carrd.co/ Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeECw1lq6yHJjbX1aiSwENA/join Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/thesimpleenvironmentalist Read along with the blog post and find the sources here: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/blog-1 Videos mentioned/recommended: What even is activism? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mPOzYnAZc8&t=17s What is environmentalism? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7CVqURCUA4 Does calling the government really work? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfBOaapyW9g Activism roles you can fill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mPOzYnAZc8&t=17s Is recycling a waste of time? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYMj7SgZWA0&t=680s How to be an activist from home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OokqkhDuNnU&t=59s Vote with your dollar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vQ0xK5aL4 Tips for writing and calling your reps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-Zr6K8EhOw&t=601s&pp=0gcJCesJAYcqIYzv Timestamps: 00:00 - Supplies needed 1:34 - Making the template 3:04 - What is Project Mailstorm? 6:24 - Preparing the cards 7:04 - Writing and addressing 9:05 - Stamping and sending 10:27 - Optional step: decorating! 11:00 - Activism is a long game 13:12 - Be encouraging to others! 15:29 - Bloopers SHOP MY FAVES! My e-bike from Aventon: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=a41b063c-52a4-4d87-8f09-d6c71998ed15&website_id=a77986c7-bd90-4654-9ab0-f12c3bb14ae2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aventon.com%2F Whisper bidet: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1597260&u=2660543&m=100287 Allbirds shoes: https://shop.allbirds.com/k33o/thesimpleenvironmentalist Modibodi period underwear: https://modibodi.pxf.io/c/3497631/996645/13065 Meliora laundry powder: https://meliorameansbetter.com?sca_ref=4747255.DvudG0Wmyg&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=emma-dendler Leaf Shave safety razor: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2130977&u=2660543&m=130203 Plastic free makeup from Axiology: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2017262&u=2660543&m=124911 Bathroom swaps from Plaine Products: https://plaineproducts.com/?sca_ref=8406175.lGWKhvoZJNSI1OzL Get all your eco needs from Earth Hero: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=23846&awinaffid=1122027&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fearthhero.com%2F INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesimpleenvironmentalist/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@simpleenvironmentalist?lang=en WEBSITE: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! https://www.facebook.com/thesimpleenvironmentalists DAN & EMMA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxuHqjBcqVnOGKrw7_90Tg FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/business-inquiries BUY OUR PHOTOGRAPHY: https://dendlerphotography.myportfolio.com/ FREE GUIDES! Breaking up with Consumerism, How to Spot Greenwashing, How to Live Zero Waste from Home: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/freedownloads DISCLAIMER: Links included may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product from a link, I may receive a small commission with no charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so that I can keep providing free content!