Celebrate Earth Day Every Day!
Happy Earth Day, everyone! Today is a special day to appreciate and celebrate our amazing planet, but it’s also a reminder of the urgent need to care for it all year. So, let’s all make a commitment to protect the Earth every day!
Here are 13 simple things you can do today (and every day) to help preserve our precious planet.
- Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Follow the three “R’s” to conserve natural resources and landfill space.
- Volunteer for cleanups in your community, and get involved in protecting your watershed, too.
- Conserve water to reduce runoff and wastewater that eventually end up in the ocean.
- Learn how to make smart seafood choices to choose sustainable options.
- Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag. Choose products made of eco-friendly materials.
- Use energy-efficient light bulbs and turn off the lights when you leave the room.
- Plant a tree to provide food and oxygen, save energy, clean the air, and combat climate change.
- Choose non-toxic chemicals in the home and office to avoid sending chemicals into our waterways.
- Bike more and drive less.
- Reduce food waste by changing the size of your plate, using a smaller refrigerator, and planning your meals.
- Skip the overnight shipping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from delivery trucks.
- When you buy a new iPhone, eCycle the old one to end e-waste.
- Further your education to help others understand the importance of our natural resources.
By taking these simple actions, you are not just making a difference. You are actively protecting our planet! Let’s all do our part to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. Together, we can create a healthier and happier planet.
Happy Earth Day, everyone!
