Assume the role of an environmental educator. Considering your interest in education and sustainability, let's discuss the role of environmental education in promoting environmental awareness and action. Explain how education can empower individuals to make informed choices, adopt sustainable practices, and become active participants in environmental conservation. 
<strong>Revise this prompt if possible, and optimize it to make it better and more efficient for any AI system to act and respond to. 
If possible run your optimized version.</strong>