YESTERDAY, April 22, was Earth Day, an annual event giving people an avenue to demonstrate support for environmental protection. But really, we don’t have to wait for April 22 to start protecting Earth and stop hurting it.
We should do “green acts” on a daily basis for truly, we all must live a sustainable and Earth-friendly lifestyle not just on Earth Day but every day. There are numerous ways to protect and preserve our environment. No act is too small.
For example, even at home we can sort through trash accumulated during one day. The point is to dig through and weigh the trash, then separate what could have been recycled. Anyone can take the dive into the accumulation of plastic bags, bottles, papers, etc. This is a very simple yet productive and creative way to help the environment, and this yields tangible results.
If you are a student, for example, don’t be the kid who throws away scratch paper or plastic bottle when there is a recycling bin a few feet away.
When you’re the last person to leave a classroom, turn the lights (or electric fan) off.
If you are an office employee, stop buying bottled water and bring reusable containers instead. See?
There are many other simple ways to “live green.” It’s not rocket science.
We should in fact make each day “Earth Day” to preserve Mother Earth. Initiated by a US senator in 1970, Earth Day has become a global celebration observed worldwide aimed at promoting the rehabilitation of the environment. It began at a time when the green movement was just starting.
Now, the spirit behind the celebration needs to permeate our everyday lives to be effective.
