As an example of two things everyone can do:

1. Read this book:

Cradle to Cradle


It’s about sustainable design. It’s about finding the best solution, rather than just a temporary fix.

2. Read this book:

Darwin’s Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life

Wherein he explains the ideas for the philosophy of engineering and the concept of design space, two incredibly useful tools in examining solutions to problems in the world.