Happy Earth Day
Hug more trees, clean the seas, & save the bees.
On Earth Day, cities, businesses, and individuals all roll out the green carpet. However, there are lots of easy and fun ways to celebrate Earth Day that can actually make a difference all year long.
Take public transportation, bicycle or walk more. It may take you a little more time but you’ll get to enjoy the fresh air, teach the kids about nature on the way to school, or read a book on the train or bus.
Plant your own food. The easiest way to opt out of our corrupt food system without breaking the bank is to grow it yourself. Maybe it’s just a few basil plants, or maybe it’s an entire garden. Put it on your windowsill, your fire escape, or your kitchen wall. But no matter what, get something growing.
Go solar. Rooftop solar is only one way to turn free solar power into free, renewable electricity. Smaller solar harvesting devices are popping up all over, from pocket-sized phone chargers to portable multi-panel kits.
Enjoy the outdoors. Reconnecting with nature is the best way to remind yourself why we’re fighting so hard to protect it.
Use Earth friendly cleaning products. We all want our homes to be clean and germ-free, but we don’t need to rely on chemicals to achieve that. There are many cost-effective, green-friendly options to choose from.
Reusable shopping bags. There are so many nifty reusable bags that fold up to a teeny tiny size, making earth-friendly shopping easy and convenient.
Start composting. Composting biodegradable food and materials is a great way to feed soil, organisms in the soil and plant life while reducing waste.
Make your home energy efficient. From improving insulation to using LED lights to getting a water heater, improving a house’s energy efficiency both helps the environment and saves you a lot of money in the long-run. Household leaks account for a huge amount of water waste each year. So, if you have any faucet, shower heads, or hoses that leak regularly, fixing them up can make a big difference — and you’ll be productive at the same time.
Use a refillable water bottle. Just because you’re tossing your plastic water bottles into the recycling bin doesn’t mean they're not hurting the environment. Buy a reusable bottle, preferably one that has a filter attached to it, so you’ll be getting fresh water every time.
Make your backyard a wildlife sanctuary. By placing a bird feeder, water, or nuts in your backyard, you can make life a little easier for the little creatures in your neighborhood, whether that be birds, squirrels, or something else altogether.
Don’t just leave it to Earth day! If we can do a myriad of things when we are celebrating Earth Day, imagine just how much more that we could do if we took care of the environment every other day during the year. So, why not look into what can be done through the whole year and make taking care of the environment a regular part of how you live.