Happy Earth day!
Today we celebrate how much we love our beautiful planet! Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Tons of different events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection, and to learn more about Earth!
We’re celebrating Earth Day 🌎 on April 20th this year with a number of earth-friendly, educational, all-ages activities.
♻️Button Making with ArtsJunktion
🐻 Wild Wild Wilderness Performances
💚 Target Zero Eco-Kids Tourhttps://t.co/jEXuIOXtHv#TheForks #TZTips pic.twitter.com/ArmlSMcAOF— The Forks (@TheForks) April 16, 2019
There are many way to participate in the event at home by doing some of the following:
Smart Shopping
“Buy what you need, not what you want”
Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores
Simple Savers
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
Use aerators on faucets and shower heads
Weather strip windows and doors
Transportation Alternatives
Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation
Food Choices
Choose local and organic foods that are in season, and support local food producers
Eat less meat
Washing and Drying
Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry
Close to Home
Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible
Bathroom Basics
Take short showers instead of baths
Close water taps while brushing your teeth
Careful Cleaning
Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products
Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water.
Don’t Discard
Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash
Happy Earth Day!
Feature Image: Earth Day 2019 ( 25 of the most beautiful places in the world) / Source: Twitter- @CNN
- Sarah & Tyler