How to Celebrate Earth Day at Home
Earth Day is April 22 this year (2020), and while you may not be able to get out and support a project in your community there are plenty of ways that you can celebrate at home. The day is about giving back to this wonderful earth and supporting it in any way that we can. So roll back your sleeves and start a project at your home to celebrate this wonderful earth that we have!
What You Can Do At Home
These fun activities are ways that you can celebrate Earth Day at home with the entire family:
- Start a composting bin! This is a great way to reduce waste and make your own soil that is fertile.
- Plant a garden! Whether you want to plant flowers, vegetables, herbs, fruit or all of the above it is a great way to become more self-sufficient and encourages you to get outside.
- Build a bird house! This is a fun activity for the entire family. Plus, you and your family will get to observe the birds that come and visit.
- Plant a tree! Billions are cut down every year so do your part in helping to replenish the loss.
- Become conscious of your energy consumption! Unplug appliances that are not in use, turn off lights when you leave the room, fix leaky faucets, and invest in rechargeable batteries.
- Go paperless! Switch to online billing statements and paying bills online. Also, unsubscribe to junk mail.
- Get a reusable water bottle! Reduce your plastic consumption by switching to a reusable water bottle.
- Collect rainwater! Use the rainwater you collect to water your garden and plants.
- Recycle! Put a recycling plan in place at home and designate bins to collect your recyclables.
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