This weeks installment is more a message than a tip. Tomorrow, Friday April 22nd, is Earth Day, an annual holiday intended to increase awareness about the importance of keeping our environment healthy. The first Earth Day was held in 1970 and is now observed by hundreds of million people across the globe and is recognized by 175 countries. After over 40 years it seems the message isn’t being conveyed loud enough or is falling on deaf ears. Our Planet’s environment has never been more threatened than it is now. Humans have repeatedly ignored calls to action, mostly in the name of profit. It is human nature to be short-sighted and to procrastinate until it is too late or when we’re forced to change our ways. No doubt you’re aware of some of the world’s worst environmental disasters- two of which have happened just in the last year- the BP oil spill and the nuclear crisis in Japan. It is unacceptable to continue to operate status quo, yet it seems to happen all too often.This weekend strive to be a green advocate. Attend a local Earth Day event in your community. If you have children explain to them the importance of this day. Organize a litter patrol with your neighbors. Speak up against folks you witness being wasteful. If your community doesn’t offer recycling or only accepts limited materials get in touch with your township to voice your interest in expanding their services. Make a donation to an environmental advocacy group or organization. Plant a tree.
You’ll feel good knowing you took some time out of your day to think of Mother Earth. You’ll also be proud of yourself that you’re part of the solution, not the problem.
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