Earth Day Everyday

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors,
we borrow it from our children - anonymous

Earth Day is on, April 22. Founded in 1970, Earth Day is a time to promote environmental awareness around the world.

Our family got a jump start on earth day celebration last Sunday. At one of our local kids’ club meetings, my son and other kids at the club did a presentation on Earth day. They discussed the phrase “ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”

Here is what they came up with!

What is recycling?
Recycling means taking materials from products you have finished using and making brand new products with them.

Why should I recycle?
Making new things from recycled ones takes less money, less energy, and less of the Earth’s resources. Because less energy is used, factories don’t release as much pollution either.

How can I reduce the amount of trash I generate?
Don’t buy more than you need, especially if the product can go bad over time.

• Buy products that are reusable, refillable or concentrated. If everyone does that, manufacturers will take notice and produce more of these Earth friendly products.
• Buy products in bulk or larger containers rather than multiple small containers.
• Use a sponge rather than disposable towels.
• Avoid products with excessive packaging.
• Repair, rather than replace, broken items.
• Donate unwanted materials to charity.
• Make and wrap gifts with recycled materials.

In the end, they all agreed that keeping our planet clean and safe is everyone’s duty. If we make a habit of reducing, reusing and recycling, we can make the world a better place.