More tips to be more eco-conscious for Earth Day and beyond

Earth Day is an annual reminder to be mindful of the planet we all call home. By adopting any of the practices below, we can all do our part in helping to ensure a healthy natural environment for future generations. As we celebrate Earth Week, let's commit to making positive changes towards a more sustainable future.

Last year, we shared a few tips on how to be more eco-conscious (Read Here). Here are a few more ways to be sustainable:

Use Public Transport: Opting for public transport over driving a car can reduce your carbon footprint, alleviate traffic congestion, and reduce air and noise pollution.

Conserve Water: Water is a precious resource that's becoming scarce day by day. Conserving water not only helps the environment but can also reduce your water bill. You can conserve water by taking shorter showers, fixing leaks, and using a water-efficient washing machine.

Eat More Plant-Based Foods: A plant-based diet is not only beneficial for your health but also for the environment. Animal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. By choosing more plant-based foods, you can reduce your carbon footprint and support a more sustainable food system.

Compost: About 30% of what we throw away in our household garbage can be composted instead. Composting allows organic matter from food, yard, and paper waste to break down efficiently. If organic waste ends up in landfills, it can take decades to decompose properly. Moreover, microbes in landfills produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Plant a Tree: Although planting trees has become a symbol of Earth Day, it can make a real difference when done right. Scientists estimate that an additional 1 trillion trees are needed to capture greenhouse gasses and slow climate change.

Remember, every small action counts towards a more sustainable future. Let's celebrate Earth Day by committing to making positive changes in our daily lives.