EARTH DAY
EARTH DAY TIPS FOR YOU TO TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION YOURSELF
AVOID PLASTIC DISPOSABLES A one-time use plastic grocery bag takes 10–20 years to break down , and a throwaway water bottle can take up to 450 years to decompose . Other plastics that are a bit stronger can take up to 1,000 years!
BUY ORGANIC FOOD By buying organic food you will keep your body and the environment free of toxic pesticides.
SAVE ELECTRICITY Turn off lights when you leave a room and turn off switches when they are not being used.
RETHINK YOUR TOILETRIES It is estimated over 2 billion razors are thrown into landfills every year which is equivalent to 454 tonnes of plastic waste. There are now plastic free recyclable items available to help reduce this amount, from plastic free organic biodegradable hair ties , reusable bamboo cotton make-up pads , reusable glass dispensers with eco-friendly refills and zero waste eco-sustainable reusable razors .
VOLUNTEERING & DONATING There are several ways and charities you can volunteer with to help out the environment helping to plant trees and nurture flowers that can be enjoyed by the public. Or donate your old belongings instead of throwing them away old clothes, appliances, laptops, cell phones, and other items can use re-used.
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