Today, April 22, 2016, is Earth Day!
Even though there are recognition days for almost everything else in the world- this one I am a big advocate for and I would assume you would agree. Protecting the earth and advocating for our environment are rather important things. Priorities. But it’s helpful to be reminded of what we can do to be helpful. Even just small steps make a difference.
1. Earth Day
Earthday.org {link} is a great site with lots of information about today. For example, donating $1 = one tree planted {link}.
2. Where to Recycle Gadgets and Batteries
You know- electronics, old cell phones, outdated technology gadgets. Here is an article {link} which gives some FYI’s about recycling these items. But a factory reset would be key to erase all data from you. This last week I did this with a couple electronic pieces. Some places will give you a gift card for bringing in your things.
3. EPA theme for 2016 Earth Day: Food Recovery
Great theme. This is something we, as a family, have worked on over the years. We’ve been able to make a simple difference by just being planful. And freezing. We plan our week of food and can estimate what we need and don’t need. We are not wasting food. But I don’t compost right now. Here are some other ideas for sustainable management of food.
4. Freebies and Deals
There are companies that are trying to encourage the movement. Some examples can be found here {link} in this article. They range from free coffee when you bring in a reusable cup, cloth bags to reduce the use of plastic, etc.
5. Going Local
I think the easiest and most convenient way to save the earth is by being a local advocate. Helping your local community. Even if it’s promoting local farmers markets and local farmers, plant your own garden, park clean up, local recycling program, buying organic, riding your bike places, give up bottled water and use a reusable container instead, etc. Over the years, we have made most of these ideas a part of our lifestyle but there is still more we could do. After coming up with these ideas, I found this article {link} with explanations to some of the above ideas.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
In what ways are you already taking action towards conserving the Earth?