{"id":41226,"date":"2021-03-30T09:34:20","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T16:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=41226"},"modified":"2021-04-07T09:08:51","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T16:08:51","slug":"earth-day-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/earth-day-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Celebrate Earth Day: 30 Tips to Make a Difference This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring is hitting a little differently this year. After spending the winter months stuck at home with little social interaction, we\u2019re all itching to get outside, see our loved ones, and celebrate nature. Few things are more rewarding than giving back and working towards a greater good, and this Earth Day is the perfect time to work together to live more sustainably.<\/span><\/p>\n

The beautiful thing about <\/span>celebrating Earth Day<\/span> is that anyone can do it. It doesn\u2019t matter where you are, what your budget is, or how much free time you have. There are a plethora of ways to reduce your negative impact on the environment and band together to show Mother Nature some love. In this post, we\u2019ve compiled our best <\/span>Earth Day tips<\/span> that you can use every day to promote a greener tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It may seem like a no-brainer that environmental pollution can have a negative impact on public health. To most of us, it\u2019s clear that adding toxic chemicals to the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat can be bad for our health. However, things weren\u2019t always that way.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the decades leading up to the first Earth Day in 1970, pollution was growing rapidly, and no one was doing anything about it. Factories were spewing black clouds of toxic smoke into the air and dumping hazardous waste into nearby streams. Inefficient cars clogged the roadways with exhaust. There was no public outcry and no Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) working to minimize the US public\u2019s exposure to toxic chemicals. In fact, pollution wasn\u2019t even seen as a public health concern. It was simply a byproduct of a growing industrial economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the spring of 1970, that changed. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson called for people to band together to bring the issue of environmental protection to the forefront of national discussion. Twenty million people demonstrated across the United States, and the government took notice. That December, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was born.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since then, Earth Day has been celebrated every year on April 22nd as a way to inspire humanity to actively work to protect our environment. It\u2019s considered a day of action to fight for sustainability and greener living. Now, more than ever, people are sharing <\/span>Earth Day tips<\/span> with a sense of urgency as we fight for the future of our planet in hopes that upcoming generations will have a healthy planet to enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Earth Day Tips: What to Do on Earth Day<\/span><\/h2>\n

This year, thanks to the ongoing pandemic, <\/span>celebrating Earth Day<\/span> may look a little different. Instead of large-scale gatherings and organized clean-ups, many people will opt for activities they can do in smaller groups or even at home. That doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t still make a big impact. Here are our top 30 <\/span>Earth Day ideas<\/span>, most of which you can do without even leaving your home:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Unplug It! Turn Off Appliances and Lights When Not in Use<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    One of the simplest things you can do to conserve energy is to unplug appliances and other electronics when you\u2019re not using them. Electronics still use power when they\u2019re turned off, which causes carbon dioxide emissions (about 44 million tons per year in America alone, <\/span>according to the New York Times<\/span><\/a>). By unplugging things like kitchen appliances, lamps, phone chargers, and televisions when you\u2019re not using them, you could save around $165 USD a year on your electricity bill, too! It\u2019s a win-win for the environment and your pocketbook.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Switch to Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You can save energy by replacing any incandescent light bulbs in your house with compact fluorescent or LED bulbs. They may be a little more expensive upfront, but you\u2019ll ultimately save money because these bulbs use less electricity <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>have longer lifespans than incandescent bulbs. They also last longer, so you likely won\u2019t have to replace them as often as well. And don\u2019t forget to turn the lights off when you leave a room!<\/span><\/p>\n

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