World Earth Day - April 22
On the 22nd of April is celebrated theworld earth day, an important date to reflect on how our actions negatively impact life on our planet.
The moment of reflection can promote attitudes of behavior change so that we can leave the planet healthier for the next generations - whether they are our children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren.
Discover 6 simple and easy tasks that can be performed in everyday life and that make a big difference to the planet:
Save water!
For this, it is enough that some day-to-day practices are changed. Some of the most important points are: reduce bath time and check for water leaks at home. In addition, taking advantage of rainwater and reusing washing machine water are also great tips!
Save energy.
To save energy, it is important to remember to turn on only the necessary electrical appliances. When using the computer, for example, it is not necessary to turn on the television. Another important point is, when leaving an environment, check if the light is on and, if so, turn it off. Reducing bath time is also an important tip to save energy.
Always dispose of garbage correctly.
dispose of the garbage properly prevents pollution and even the spread of disease. By throwing garbage in a vacant lot, for example, you may be contributing to the increase in the population of rats and cockroaches.
Recycle your garbage.
This measure avoids the unnecessary expenditure of natural resources and also helps to reduce the concentration of garbage in the environment.
Opt for organic food.
When choosing organic food (free of pesticides), we are not only protecting our health, but also the environment, which is free of these products.
Contribute to the preservation of bees.
A hypothetical extinction of bees could lead the world to a collapse of ecosystems, with agriculture and the food chain unfeasible, since these small insects are responsible for pollinating 90% from wildflower species and 75% from food crops, according to Embrapa . Some ways to directly contribute to this preservation are by acquiring vegetable gardens at home, or having a garden with bee-friendly plants (basil, sunflower, fennel, mallow, marjoram, oregano, rosemary), planting trees; always chooses organic honeys and products from reliable companies that also help in this preservation.
The date, should not be seen as an isolated action of a single day. It is essential that we work on good deeds every day of the year so that we can keep our planet as healthy as possible.
Together we can transform and help our planet, Happy Earth Day!!
Source – Brasil Escola
