I too tend to feel pretty downtrodden about the seemingly expansive lack of conscious respect for the world around us.
I am working on focusing all my intentions towards changing my own habits and consumption in order to reflect the energy I value in the world.

I used to worry a lot about being able to change people's minds, or change people's viewpoints. Often though, people will turn to look at whatever you are looking at if you are gazing intently enough, without you needing to ask. Soon a whole crowd of folks will be searching for what you're staring at!