The forests have been extinguished, the rivers have lost their volume and pollution has been engulfing cities and destroying lives, not only human but also at the level of flora and fauna. April 22, Earth Day is renowned, with the aim of making a call to become aware and seek protection of natural resources. There are several countries that have joined this initiative and the United Nations Organization has taken the celebration as its own, to remember that the planet and its ecosystems give us life and sustenance.
With this celebration, we accept the collective responsibility, as the Rio Declaration of 1992 reminded us, of fostering harmony with nature and Mother Earth in order to reach the right balance between the economic, social and ecological needs of present and future generations, declares the UN.
It also highlights that this day gives us the opportunity to raise awareness among all the inhabitants of the planet about the problems that affect the Earth and the different life forms that develop there.
We need global citizenship to know the concepts of climate change and be aware of the unprecedented threat to the planet. The knowledge will empower us all and will take us to take measures to defend the atmosphere. “As a tribute to our planet, we invite you to take care of it and above all to put into practice actions that diminish the negative impact we cause.
We leave you some simple, but basic ecological tips to maintain harmony with the Earth:
- It will lose the key! Avoid keeping the tap open while you brush your teeth, when you get soapy, you will lock the key. You do not open the valve to the maximum without needing so much pressure. And check that the taps do not drip when they are closed.
- Buy recycled paper: it is a good way to save many trees – it can be toilet paper, napkins, towel or writing paper. If you are organizing your wedding, I chose cards made from recycled paper and still life.
- Electrical appliances as long as you do not use them: use responsibly the air conditioning, the television, the computer; Do not keep the chargers connected if your cell phone already has the full battery.
- Use energy saving spark plugs: in addition to taking care of the environment, your electricity bill will decrease.
- Care with the bags: the plastic with which they make the bags takes hundreds of years to degrade. Use biodegradable bags instead or reusable cloth bags.
- If there is natural light, do not light the bulb: I opened the curtains so that the light enters and avoids using energy in the day if you do not use it.
- You can redecorate your home with the same pieces, for example, you can create a lamp by cutting rows of a plastic bottle. You can cut a container of juice and make a small shovel.
- A friend of the flowers: make a garden in your home, I had plants inside and outside, but remember to water them and prune them.
- If you do not like animals, do not have and do not mistreat or abuse those who walk the streets. If you like them take care of them and protect them.
- Do not waste fuel in vain: if you do not need to move in a car, do not do it, walk and breathe fresh air. I left your house early, not to find traffic and save fuel.
