The earth and our environment is one of the most important
God-given gifts bequeathed to mankind, yet it is also one of the most neglected
and abused treasures that many take for granted. Our natural resources provide us
with numerous benefits. We all are recipients of its fruits whether it is food,
clothing or shelter. We only have one
earth and there is no other replacement or not any other world that we can call
home. We cannot allow laxity, abuse or neglect to continue to wreak havoc on
Mother Earth. Our actions must begin now.
Climate change is the symptom of years of neglect with causes such as
fossil fuel use and the deforestation problem.
We must make a conscious effort to take care of our environment before
it’s too late for us to save the earth.
What can you do? Just a small amount of effort from any
individual or groups of people that are willing to make simple changes can make
a big difference. It can be as simple as reducing your energy consumption,
sharing tips on social media or blogging. It does not matter how small or big
your effort. Every action makes a difference. How is saving the earth right in
your hands? The following tips are some of the small ways you can make changes
as well as inspire others in your quest to preserve our planet. It’s in your
hands.
1.
Bring
your Own Water
Instead of buying a plastic bottled water
every time you need to drink, begin packing your own H2O. This will greatly help eliminate disposal of
non-biodegradable plastic bottle or cans every time you may need to quench your
thirst. This will not only save your money as bottle water prices do have a
steep markup, but you’ll also spare the earth from the pollution from the
hard-to-decompose products that are often found in lakes and the ocean. When
making a water bottle purchase, go for a sturdy, reusable and easy-to-clean
bottle.
2.
Walking or Biking
Apart from large fossil fuel companies and
large manufacturing industries, one of the huge contributors of ozone layer
destruction and tremendous greenhouse effect is the harmful carbon dioxide
that’s emitted by vehicles. That’s why if you are going to commute or travel to
your office to home, biking can be a good alternative. But if you are just
going to visit a nearby area, walking or doing a running exercise can be a good
choice to reduce car usage. Not only does your exercise save our environment,
but it is also a healthier alternative.
3.
Avoid
using aerosol perfumes
When it comes to selecting your perfumes or
other personal or household products, avoid choosing a product that is
contained in an aerosol or spray can. According to research, aerosols can
releases chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere which has been proven to
be a harmful chemical component that damages the ozone layer and contributes to
the greenhouse effect.
4.
Don’t
trash your damaged cellphones, electronics or batteries
Don’t turn landfills into a sea of gadgets
and non-biodegradable electronics. Mobile phones alone can pile up more than
65,000 tons of hazardous waste and harmfully leak toxins such as lead and
mercury into the soil. This is another detriment to the ecosystem and
attributes to our land pollution problem.
Saving the planet is one person and one habit at a time. I
bet you didn’t realize that it was right in your hands. Saving the planet is a process,
and we can combat climate change with sustainable solutions that are right at
your fingertips. Will it happen overnight? No. But when we all actively
participate, progress will being made. We will then be able to enjoy a cleaner
and healthier world and pass it on healthy to the next generation.
