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Make the most out of Earth Day with these activities

Published On: April 22, 2022, 02:46 PM

Updated On: April 22, 2023, 10:54 AM

Happy Earth Day, fellow green people! It's that time of the year again when we all come together in celebrating Mother Earth and promoting awareness of the current state of our environment.

Although we should dedicate every day to taking care of the planet that we live on, the celebration of Earth Day serves as a reminder for us of the movement that was initiated by former Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior senator from Wisconsin, in 1970.

Because of the effects of the massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California in 1969, the senator encourage thousands of Americans to take a stand for the environment which led to thousands of protests from colleges and universities and the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts. This also became the spark for organizations to conduct activities that will promote acts to take care of the environment.

Today, numerous reports on the Earth's changing environment have been rampant and continuously growing. That's why, now more than ever, we should be addressing these issues and do our part in saving the planet we are living on.

Our small efforts such as going paperless, buying from ukay-ukay shops, etc. might not be as glamorous as Senator Nelson's initiative it's still vital and creates the same huge impact that the former senator did.

And if you have no idea where to start, don't fret, as we've listed some of the ways you can partake in the movement.

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Protect the ocean by using these reef-safe sunscreens when you go to the beach. Check out the full list in this gallery.

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Instead of using plastic toothbrushes shift to plantable ones made of bamboo. By purchasing, you're not only helping the environment but supporting local businesses and providing job opportunities for people as well. Shop here.

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Make it a habit to bring your own reusable water bottles, cups, bags, and straws whenever you go out.

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Instead of throwing away that plastic bottle or jug, recycle it and use it as a pot for your plants.

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Delete your emails as they can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Since emails are stored in servers in big data centers, they consume crazy amounts of electricity. Electricity is generated by fossil fuels and consuming too much of it can lead to global carbon emissions (CO2e). Don't believe us? Studies have shown that the average spam email causes emissions equivalent to 0.3 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per message.

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You don't necessarily have to go to the beach to do a clean-up drive, you can start in your community by picking up pieces of trash that you see. Baby steps can go a long way.

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Protect the ocean by using these reef-safe sunscreens when you go to the beach. Check out the full list in this gallery.

Source: Bambuhay

Instead of using plastic toothbrushes shift to plantable ones made of bamboo. By purchasing, you're not only helping the environment but supporting local businesses and providing job opportunities for people as well. Shop here.

Source: cottonbro from Pexels

Make it a habit to bring your own reusable water bottles, cups, bags, and straws whenever you go out.

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