Managing weeds and pests without toxic chemicals can be a challenge, but it is possible. There are many science-based strategies that can reduce your use of pesticides, including: increasing beneficial insect populations to prey on pest insects, flame weeding, mulching, mechanical and manual removal of weeds, and seeking out least-toxic pesticides.   

Climate solutions are also applicable at the household level, where food waste can be recycled through the composting process and then reused as growing material. Purchase local, pesticide-free food whenever you can from farmer’s markets, farm stands and through community-supported agriculture (CSA). 

At the legislative level, vote for leaders who support organic agriculture and pesticide reforms. Making a bill into law is often a slow process, but we have power through coalitions and advocacy groups. You can even start community petitions around pesticides and the climate crisis and bring them to your state representatives; and be sure to sign on when NCAP has petitions and other action alerts available.