Ways to Celebrate Earth Day From home
Summer, fall, winter, spring,
The seasons rotate as each brings
Its special beauty to this Earth of ours.
Winter’s snow and summer’s flowers;
Frozen rivers will flow come spring,
There is a renewal of everything.
–Edna Frohock (1906–97)
EARTH DAY BECOMES a little more exciting each year as we realize just how much can and should be done for the health of our planet — and as our opportunities to make an impact grow.
It’s easy to go all doom’s day when it comes to Earth Day, but we’re staying focused on the practical changes that must be made at home and the inspiring growth of trends like renewable materials, lower-waste consumer experiences, and regenerative agriculture.
What is Earth day?
Ever wonder how Earth Day began? The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, when San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. Dealing with dangerously serious issues concerning toxic drinking water, air pollution, and the effects of pesticides, an impressive 20 million Americans—10% of the population—ventured outdoors and protested together.
Celebrate Earth Day by appreciating and respecting the natural world. Here are some ideas to inspire you this year.
1. SUPPORT OUR POLLINATORS
Bring native bees and other pollinating creatures to your garden. One way to do this is by selecting the right plants. Need ideas?
Find a beauty or two from our list of plants that attract butterflies and plants that attract hummingbirds.
Learn more about native bees (the super-pollinators!) and make a native bee house (much like a bird house!).
2. SWAP OUT YOUR KITCHEN AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Let’s talk about the cooking and cleaning products that touch the food we eat as well as our skin. This year, we’ve discovered a line of kitchen and household products called “If You Care.” Everything’s biodegradable and does not use chemicals or plastic. Think 100% recycled aluminum foil, chemical-free parchment paper for baking, compostable bags made with potato starch, and even vegetable-based inks for their packaging. We love company’s motto: “We care simply because it’s the right thing to do.
3. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE IN THE GARDEN
Caring about yourself and nature means being less wasteful and saving money, too. Who could argue with this? If you are a gardener, here are just a few ideas:
Buy in bulk when you know that you’ll need a lot of topsoil, mulch, compost, or other materials. This cuts down on plastic bags. Many garden centers will even deliver right to your yard. Also check with your city recycling center or Department of Transportation—they might offer free compost, soil, sand, or other materials.
Reuse, recycle, or return old plastic pots and trays. See six ways to reuse pots and containers and how to repurpose common household items to use in the garden—and save money
4. CONSERVE WATER
We waste a lot of water. Avoid overwatering your plants and improve their health by knowing how much your garden really needs. Avoid watering your garden vegetables and plants from overhead, which invites fungal disease. Water at the soil level.
5. THINK ABOUT YOUR DIET
About one-third of the food that we produce every year goes to waste annually! Usually, this happens after we buy the food. How do we avoid waste in our own lives (and save money)? Also, how can we improve our diet so that it’s healthier for ourselves (and the planet)? One way is to care about your “foodprint,” which is the result of everything that it takes to get your food from the farm to your plate.
This Earth Day, we’re challenging ourselves to make some very simple change to do our part 365 days a year and challenging our readers to do the same — without compromising convenience, cost, comfort or style.
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Reference:
https://www.almanac.com/content/earth-day-date-activities-history