Earth Day is celebrated annually on the 22nd of April globally. It is a day to reflect on the achievements of the environmental movement and raise awareness of the need to protect the earth’s natural resources. Each year, more than 1 billion individuals across 180 countries take action to raise awareness of the climate crisis and bring about behavioural changes to protect the environment. The theme for Earth Day this year is ‘Invest In Our Planet’. If you want to join the movement this year, we have curated this list of eco-friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day to help you move in the right direction.
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Birds help the environment by providing plant pollination, rodent control, and plant seed dispersal. So, keeping our flying friends around is essential. Unfortunately, the most significant cause of bird decline is habitat loss. But no worries, this is something that we all can help with! Building a bird feeder or house provides birds with a safe environment for food and shelter. You can make bird feeders out of oranges, apples, tea cups, and plastic bottles. You can also easily make a birdhouse out of a milk carton. Giving the birds a helping hand is a brilliant way to celebrate Earth Day!
Get More Exercise
Another brilliant idea to celebrate Earth Day is going carless! Instead of taking the bus, taxi, or car to work or running errands, think about riding a bike or walking. Leaving gas-powered transportation behind can help lower air pollution in your area, save you money, and improve your mental and physical health. Its a win win win situation!
Use Your Green Thumb
Planting something green for Earth Day is an excellent way to give back to the environment. Plus, when planting a tree or growing in your community, you don’t have to worry about having a green thumb, as the local ecosystem will care for what you have planted. If you have a green thumb, this is a beautiful day to add more greenery to your garden. Trees reduce the ‘greenhouse’ effect by removing carbon dioxide from the air and releasing oxygen. Each year, mature trees produce enough oxygen for ten people, so the trees you plant now will significantly help future generations. We rely on plants for food, water, medicine, air, climate, and more. So whether you decide on planting a tree or some greenery to celebrate the day, you will be helping the ecosystem significantly.
Volunteer
There is always a supply of volunteer opportunities on Earth Day. From litter pickups to planting trees as a group, there is always something you can lend your hand to help with. If you would like to be a part of the massive global cleanup, here is the map showing where Ireland you can participate in the event.
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