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Looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day? There’s a lot you can do at home, in your community and at work to take care of the planet every day.
From the products we use to the things we throw away, the activities of an average day, for even one person, can take a heavy toll on the planet. To reduce your impact, become more aware of the energy you use in your home. Look for energy wasters such as lights and equipment needlessly left on, drafty windows and doors you could insulate and inefficient thermostat settings. You can do the same kind of energy audit at your workplace. Correcting these energy wasters can save money as well as reduce your contribution to globalwarming pollution.
The production of paper and plastic also uses a lot of energy and adds to overflowing landfills. Reduce the amount of paper and plastic you use and throw away by using reusable food containers, tablecloths, napkins, utensils and thermoses. Instead of choosing paper or plastic at the grocery check-out counter, bring your own reusable bag. Buy food items in bulk to minimize plastic food packaging.
Choose fresh, locally grown produce from your farmer’s market. Join a
community garden, or try growing a vegetable garden at home. Choosing fresh
food over processed items reduces packaging and energy used in processing. A
health benefit of the choice to buy fresh produce is no added salt or sugar.
This Earth Day, make a commitment to find ways to live more
sustainably with a reverence for the abundance of natural resources we enjoy on
this beautiful planet.