Earth Day - Join in with the Earth Day movement.

Written By Helen

Today is Earth Day! Have a read on to see how you can get involved!

Every year on April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day.  It is a day to come together to and raise awareness for the protection and preservation of our beautiful planet.  Here are some ideas on how you can get involved in your very own Earth Celebrations. 

Start an online protest 

Make a placard pledging your support to planet Earth and become an activists by encouraging your friends to join. 

Read don’t stream 

Think about the energy you are using today and pick up a book instead of turning on the TV.   Why not start a virtual book club with your friends?

Plan your resolutions

Has there been anything you would like to keep as a good Earth habit after lockdown? Whether it is travelling less by car or eating local - make a pledge and keep your promises.

Have a zero waste day

How about trying to re-use everything instead of throwing it away and have a zero waste day.  Here are some ideas to get you started

  • Use up old food buy making soup

  • Junk model and make kids toys instead of buying them

  • Make a compost heap or bug hotel in the garden 

Measure your carbon footprint

Lastly, if you want to find out what your impact is on the Planet, try measuring your carbon footprint here.  You will find out your impact and pick up some useful hints on how to lower it.  

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