Protecting our planet starts with you. The responsibility to save Mother Earth starts from a personal level. In our daily activities, we should restrain ourselves from using energy excessively. Simple decisions to reduce the use of water, electricity, transportation etc., could mean a lot in this direction. By being a model to others in our activities, we can bring about the required social change.
Ten Simple Things You Can Do to Help Protect the Earth
1. Reduce, reuse, and recycle
Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three "R's" to conserve natural resources and landfill space.
2. Volunteer
Volunteer for cleanups in your community. You can get involved in protecting your watershed, too.
3. Educate
When you further your own education, you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources.
4. Conserve water
The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater that eventually end up in the ocean.
5. Choose sustainable
6. Shop wisely
Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag.
7. Use long-lasting light bulbs
Energy efficient light bulbs reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Also flip the light switch off when you leave the room!
8. Plant a tree
Trees provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change.
9. Don't send chemicals into our waterways
Choose non-toxic chemicals in the home and office.
10. Bike more
Drive less.
Sources:
- All photos used in this blogpost are sourced from the internet, and the rights belong to their respective owners
- Mandel, Chaviva. “Protecting Our Planet Starts With You.” The Eco Fairy, February 15, 2023. https://theecofairy.com/blogs/news/protecting-our-planet-starts-with-you?srsltid=AfmBOop9c-I0dyfsH7jSC4uocpuU4EkXu9TaPecX4CjCDwrYFNbtu2FE.
Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three "R's" to conserve natural resources and landfill space.