On April 22, people all across the world commemorate Earth Day, which has been an annual event since 1970. It serves as an activist day to promote environmentally friendly changes and more sustainable lives in support of our beloved planet and its natural beauty.
Some activists use Earth Day to lobby for global, national, and local policy changes and raise awareness of the large effect that tiny changes may have on our environment.
Engage your family by being conscious of your lifestyle. Try a few of these eco-friendly suggestions to educate your children about sustainability while encouraging “green” behaviors.
Reduce your plastic footprint.
Discuss the effects of plastic waste on our seas and wildlife habitats with your children. How often do you purchase plastic water bottles or use plastic bags at the grocery store? Commit to be more aware of these options and attempt to cut down when feasible by adopting the following ideas:
- Use your favorite water bottle again.
- Choose paper or reusable bags over plastic.
- To the shop or farmers’ market, bring your tote bags.
- Instead of purchasing new, repurpose resources or upcycle craft items.
- For food storage, use glass containers or mason jars.
- Recycle gently worn stuff from thrift shops.
- Recycle old electronics
- Pick up rubbish that you find on your regular walks or at the park.
- Use both sides of notebook paper before recycling it.
- Use eco-friendly cleaning materials instead.
- Pay close attention to the packaging of commonly used items.
Save on energy.
Conserving energy minimizes the demand for fossil fuels and keeps carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere low. Your family can make a difference by making little efforts to make your home more environmentally friendly:
- Turn your computers off at night.
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
- Unplug all items while not in use.
- Ride your bike or walk to the local grocery, coffee shop, or preschool.
- Replace fluorescent lights with more energy-efficient LED lighting.
- Try taking shorter showers or turning off the water while washing dishes.
- Use your barbecue to make supper a couple of times every week.
- Instead of using a dryer, consider a drying rack or clothesline.
- Replace your air filters every three months.
Support your community.
Supporting your community might take several forms based on your family’s interest in environmental problems. Take a tiny step in the right way by following one of our suggestions:
- Encourage green enterprises.
- Donate gently worn or outgrown clothing
- Connect with nature daily.
- Plant a tree or make a garden.
- Volunteer to assist with a neighborhood cleaning project.
We hope your family appreciates the critical challenge of forming new habits and feels good about supporting long-term eco-friendly improvements. Let’s make our globe a more environmentally friendly place to live, work, and play—on Earth Day and every day!