Since everything is mutually dependent on everything else, our actions have an impact on other people and on the natural world. If we allow our waste to pile up untreated it is likely to cause pollution which then affects land and water animals as well as human communities.

A number of Buddhist groups are engaged in projects to better manage waste and to educate local people on the value of doing this. Their actions aim to restore balance to local environments so future generations have a healthy place to live.