International Earth Day: 5 Things for Awakening the Environmentalist inside You in 2018

“We don’t have to sacrifice a strong economy for a healthy environment”

                                                                                                             : Dennis Weaver

We are living in a world where even the richest man in the whole Earth doesn’t have access to clean air and pure drinking water. And we, the humans are finding more and more gruesome ways to destroy the environment day-by-day. With a precarious incline on global warming year to year, our planet is already on the verge of becoming a flaming wrecking ball. Well, this does has to stop before our Mother Nature is forced to rain down her wrath upon us. With all those seminars, papers and interactive sections which we’ve been reading and attending since our childhood on ‘the importance of preserving environment’, have we ever tried to make them in to practice? 
            

International Earth Day which is celebrated worldwide on April 22^nd, has a motto of promoting or educating the world about the importance of fostering a sustainable healthy environment and protecting the earth from further damage. So, here are some tips to awaken the environmentalist inside you on this International Earth Day 2018.

1.  Ditch Your Car

Since April 22^nd falls on Sunday this year, we don’t think to ditch your car for the day back in the garage would bother much. From the latest environment survey, the main culprit of 80% of the pollution is from our vehicles. Whether it’s a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler, the number of impurities they emit while running is enormous.

So, on this International Earth Day keep your vehicle back in your garage itself. A day off for your car is like a day in heaven for nature. The amount of fuel you’ll save the amount of fresh air you inhale and much more. Have a picnic in the nearest park with your friend or family. A picnic blanket, a picnic basket, and some peanut butter jelly sandwiches can entertain you much more than a record-breaker movie in a multiplex.

2.   Stay Organic

The whole point of Earth Day is to be environmentally friendly. Trying to stay organic as much as you can from this day might be the least amount of justice you can show to the Mother Nature. Eradicate plastic and non-degradable stuff from your home. Plastic is one amongst the most pollutants that kill the Earth and its beings.

Instead of carrying bags, you can use a tote bag for daily use. Use good quality waste cans and bio-friendly garbage bags. Keeping your surroundings clean is the first step you can take towards a clutter-free Earth. Place liquid and solid waste in separate garbage bins, this will not only help you to organize your wastes accordingly but also helps the garbage authority of your locality to treat them accordingly.

3.   Volunteer For an Environmental Group

The best thing you can do on the International Earth Day is to volunteer for an environmental group. Search for an environmental group in your locality and enroll today itself. Most of these groups might be planning something big on Earth Day so, lend your part in saving the Earth.

Cleaning up local water bodies, planting trees, prepping local parks and gardens, running campaigns on fighting for air and water, public seminars on environmental safety are some of the common activities every environmental group come up with on April 22^nd. Make sure to conduct a lemonade party after your activities to spread the love and care. A few fresh lemons from your kitchen garden and lemonade glasses with sugar will do the trick.            

4.   A Vegan Diet

Does a vegan diet on International Earth Day save Earth’s future? Absolutely not! But, a vegan diet on International Earth Day might help you to get into the vibes of this day. Invite your friends and family for a special Earth Day meal. Come up with a menu that uses minimalist ingredients and makes sure these are available in your kitchen garden too.

‘Eat Green and Stay Healthy’. Try including green and leafy vegetables in the recipe. A vegetable salad might be apt for this title. Include cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and olive in your recipe for better taste. Make sure to use dishwasher safe dinnerware for the party. Set your dishwasher to low-water dishwashing mode to safe water. Washing each plate and saucer will be time-consuming and results in water loss.  

5.  Upgrade Your Light Bulbs

Do you still use those old and yellow ray emitting incandescent light bulbs? Well, it’s time to step up to a more energy efficient light source. LED bulbs can be a potential replacement for your regular bulbs. The amount of energy being wasted from incandescent bulbs in the form of heat is more than enough to power up a whole village.

It is a great decision that power governments of countries like the United States, Great Britain, Australia, and India have already taken actions on phasing out the energy-hogging bulbs and they are succeeding too. So, change your ugly bulbs to energy efficient LED bulbs today itself.     

Conclusion

      You must remember that every day is Earth Day. Don’t restrict yourself to a mere one day in a year to make a difference and do something for the Earth. Consider taking care of Mother Nature as a responsibility more than that of a burden. Well, She does take care of each of us without complaints right!