The planet is facing severe environmental issues such as pollution from exhaust gases, factory smoke, and oil leaks which are contaminating the atmosphere and oceans and destroying forests and coral reefs. The planet is also overpopulated and producing more waste than can be properly disposed of. However, some efforts are being made to address these problems through recycling waste, making oil shipments more secure, fining illegal rainforest cutting, and incentivizing recycling through waste collection programs. The document also provides 10 tips for reducing waste, such as consuming all edible food, not buying more than needed, composting, sharing extra food with others, recycling, and growing one's own plants and vegetables.