Our race towards economic progress has caused damage to this planet. People have, of course, realised that they must act quickly to mitigate and undo the damage and are taking various steps to restore the planet’s green environment. The commemoration of World Environment Day is an important step. Every year, June 5 is celebrated to raise awareness about the ways to protect the environment and encourage people to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Sustainable living is more than just a practice. It should be a way of life right now. Notably, the first responsibility we have as humans is to coexist in the ecosystem without harming it. Let us see how we can be more environmentally conscious, starting today.
Be More Informed This World Environment Day
It is never too late to get involved in a worthwhile cause. We have recognised the significance of green living and a green environment as humans. As a result, there are numerous resources available in the form of books, articles, webinars, and websites for keeping up with environmental news. Learn about the issues that affect your community and the rest of the world. Learn how to live a greener lifestyle and make your profession and business more sustainable.
Make Smarter Choices This World Environment Day
Will it not make you happier to know that the light you turn on or the mobile game you play is powered by electricity derived from a renewable source of energy? The cost of producing energy from renewable sources is decreasing. Solar, geothermal, and wind energy are available with improved infrastructure. You can compare them and select the best option.
Raise More Awareness This World Environment Day
There are still many who do not know much about World Environment Day and are far away from an eco-friendly lifestyle. Share your experience of switching to green living and its various benefits to you and the environment. For example, if you are a proud solar user, be vocal about it. Inform your friends, family, and anyone else who will listen about its advantages. Share your solar experience and the benefits you have gained in terms of lower energy bills, increased property value, freedom from the grid and outages, and a clearer conscience.
Take Real Action This World Environment Day
There are numerous ways to help make the world a greener place. Follow the mantra: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Choose a sustainable lifestyle by boycotting environmentally harmful products and services.
Sustainability captures the essence of our environmental, societal, and economic development and has been a buzzword for quite some time. In these trying times, the only way to lead and empower ourselves is to support the ecosystem and there is no better way than to embrace sustainability with a few tweaks. Because making drastic changes in your life can be intimidating, taking small steps in the right direction can pave the way to practising sustainability. To incorporate ‘green’ into your life, you do not have to be a tree-hugger or an eco-warrior. It only takes a little common sense, little practicality, and a strong desire to preserve and conserve the environment. On this World Environment Day, here are a few tips to guide you towards green living:
- With this simple hack, you can start your day on a sustainable note. If you enjoy tea, switching from tea bags to loose tea leaves can save you and the environment from unnecessary waste.
- Compostable bin bags, which are eco-friendly and biodegradable, can be used to dispose of garbage without generating plastic waste.
- Cotton swabs are here to stay, whether you are removing makeup or wiping your dishes. Use reusable cotton buds or towels instead of disposable wipes. Similarly, bamboo paper towels are an eco-friendly option for wiping down dishes or surfaces.
- Ditching your plastic bottle at work or the gym can be yet another simple hack for a green environment. A steel or metal flask will not only last a long time but it can also be a refillable option to avoid additional plastic waste.
- Buying greener sanitation products or eco-friendly sprays/toothpaste can be the smallest change you can make in your daily life for toiletries.
- Make your shopping trip more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Rather than carrying plastic bags, it is preferable to have a reusable fabric shopping bag.
- Cleaning detergents as well as washing soaps and liquids contain a lot of plastics, so it is important to switch to all-natural products that can benefit everyone.
Conclusion
Making these changes could be a little daunting, however, it is the need of the hour. World Environment Day on June 5th is not just a one-day event. It is a must for everyone to instill eco-friendly habits. So, get going and make your own little effort towards green living and an eco-friendly lifestyle.
