It’s Earth Day! Here Are Some Easy Ways to Make a Difference

Earth Day is one of the single biggest days of action for the conservation movement. Established in 1970, it’s a global event celebrated annually on April 22nd to raise awareness and promote environmental protection.

Earth day is a reminder of the urgent need to address the impact of human activities on our planet. And it’s an opportunity to take action to preserve our natural resources. While the magnitude of environmental issues can sometimes feel overwhelming, there are lots of simple ways we can all make a difference in our daily lives.

Here are some ideas to get you started …

Easy Ways To Make A Difference

There are many things we can do throughout the year to help better the world around us.

• Recycle your newspaper and weekly flyer package: If you do this every week, you’ll keep four trees alive per year and increase the earth’s oxygen.
• Recycle a six-pack of cans every week: This will save enough energy to power a television for 936 hours.
• Reduce your daily shower by 5 minutes: Just 5 minutes a day can save up to 9,000 gallons of water.
• Use your blinds to conserve energy: Windows and doors can be major causes of heat loss, with faulty windows adding 10-25% to your heating bill, increasing cost and energy consumption. Open blinds during the day to let the sun in. At dusk, close them to trap heat.
• Opt for double-sided: Configure your office printer or copy machine so it prints on both sides of the page.
• Pay bills online or set up automatic check paying from your bank account: This will help reduce energy consumption associated with printing and delivering statements.
• Participate in advocacy: Send a letter to elected officials advocating for greener practices.
• Choose sustainable fashion: Learn about the harmful impact of fast fashion and commit to dressing responsibly.
• Keep a trash bag in your car: This will reduce the amount of garbage that accidentally blows out open windows or falls out when the door is open.
• Think reusable: Whenever possible, try to use reusable products like cups, straws, cutlery, and shopping bags.
• Use an ashtray: Cigarette butts are the single most littered item. Using an ashtray and properly disposing of butts will help reduce the 2 billion pounds of butts tossed each year.

Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is an important event that reminds us of our responsibility to care for our planet and gives us an opportunity to take action, no matter how small.

As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, let’s commit to investing in our planet and protecting it for future generations.