In April we enter a time where we focus on the planet we call home. Earth Month is a time for us to reflect on our impact on the environment and think about ways we can take action to preserve it for future generations. Originating with the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, Earth Month extends the focus on environmental consciousness throughout the entirety of April, fostering a collective effort towards positive change.
This year, the theme for Earth Month and Earth Day is "Planet vs. Plastics," highlighting the pressing need for a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040.
This theme emphasises the critical importance of addressing plastic pollution, a pervasive threat to both human and environmental wellbeing and calls for:
A widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics
A rapid phase out all single use plastics
An urgent push for a strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution
A demand an end to fast fashion.
There are many ways to get involved during Earth Month, from participating in local clean-up events to reducing your carbon footprint. Here are some ideas for how you can get involved during Earth Month:
1. Participate in a local clean-up event
Joining local clean-up efforts not only benefits the environment but also fosters community engagement and empowerment. Contact your local government or environmental organisations to discover clean-up events in your area and get involved.
2. Switch to eco-friendly products
Reducing your carbon footprint can start with the products you use on a daily basis. Switching to eco-friendly products like reusable water bottles, cloth shopping bags, and energy-efficient light bulbs can make a big difference in the long run.
3. Reject fast fashion
Challenge the unsustainable practices of the fast fashion industry by making mindful choices about clothing consumption. This $2.5 trillion fast fashion industry is shockingly unregulated. With cheap production, lowered costs and societal pressure to constantly consume clothing, fashion’s numbers are staggering:
100 billion garments made annually and 87% of that ends up in landfills or incinerators with only 1% recycled.
Each year 200 million trees are razed for cellulosic fibres imperilling biodiversity.
69% of clothes are made from crude oil and washing them accounts for 35% of the ocean's microplastics.
Microfibres are in the food chain, our air, our soil and appear deep in our organs and our bloodstreams threatening our existence.
4. Educate yourself and others plastics
Explore resources provided by EARTHDAY.ORG™ to deepen your understanding of plastic pollution and its consequences. By raising awareness and advocating for change, individuals can contribute to the global effort to combat plastic pollution and protect ecosystems worldwide.
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
We are committed to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. We are taking steps to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote sustainable practices across our business. We believe that every small action can make a big difference, and we encourage everyone to make sustainable choices in their daily lives.
For additional resources and inspiration for sustainable practices, explore the links below and empower yourself to make a difference.
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