40th Anniversary of Earth Day

April 22 marks a big day for everyone around the world; it is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. On this day for the past 40 years, people from every country have participated in Earth Day activities, doing their part to increase ecological awareness and promote a healthy, sustainable environment. Earth Day is constantly growing, with billions of people and 174 countries participating.
But Earth Day isn’t the only day to be green! So here are some tips to help decrease your every day environmental impact:

Plastic is made from petroleum; the processing and burning of which is considered one of the main contributors to global warming. Instead of throwing plastic bags away, think about recycling them, and even reusing them when possible. Also, many grocery stores offer reusable cloth grocery bags, of which could help drastically cut down on plastic waste.

Almost half a home’s energy consumption is due to heating and cooling. Turn down the thermostat in cold weather and keep it higher in warm weather.

Cut down on paper, and if possible, think about using “tree-free” 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Paper with a high post-consumer waste content uses less virgin pulp and keeps more waste paper out of landfills.

Leaving unnecessary lights on is a large factor in wasted electricity. Don’t forget to turn off the lights at night, or any time they are not in use. Also, energy-efficient light bulbs can help drastically decrease your energy consumption.

Recycle! Always keep a designated recycling bin in the home and office. Recycling is one of the most important factors of greener living.

We are doing our part to help conserve our planet, and we hope that you are doing the same!

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