There are plenty of simple ways you
can be the change when it comes to restoring our earth.
Reduce meat consumption. Cattle, sheep and livestock
have an enormous carbon footprint.
By switching towards a plant based diet,
we can reduce methane emissions and use global farmland
more efficiently. Buy wisely.
It may not seem like it, but your shopping habits
are a political act.
When you have the choice, it's better
to buy food that is local and in season. Avoid items
with excessive packaging and consider
if what you are purchasing may have
an impact on deforestation
and endangered species. Plogging. The word plogging
is the activity of picking up litter while jogging.
The name comes from Sweden, but the act
of combining sports with caring for your environment
is something we can do worldwide.
Recycle. Take that extra step to wash out plastic, glass
containers and cans. Instead of trashing them,
recycle. Save water.
Shorter showers save water and the energy
it takes to heat that water.
It may not seem like much if you cut down gradually,
but by the end of the year, the total amount
of energy and water saved is huge.
Relish daylight hours.
If you can, get up earlier and make good use of daylight hours.
When you're in bed earlier, you'll need less lighting
and overall you save on energy consumption.
Take a moment to reflect on what steps
you can take to restore our earth.