Every April 22, billions of people around the world join together to raise awareness about protecting the environment. This event is known as International Earth Day. The main objective of this activity is to raise awareness about the condition of the earth which is getting worse every year.
The age of the earth is now old, which is 4.5 billion years. The older the age of the earth, of course, the less the age in which humans survive. However, we can also participate in protecting the earth. Launching from Eco Watch, here are 6 easy ways that young people can do to save the earth. Check it out!
Save Water
Saving water is certainly the easiest way we can do. Don't forget to turn off the water tap when it's not in use. If the faucet leaks, fix it immediately. Because dripping water from a leaky faucet that is not immediately repaired can waste 340 liters of water, you know!
Also try to stop buying bottled water. Start to bring your own water bottle. By stopping buying bottled water, we have helped reduce plastic waste that is difficult to decompose.
Walk, Bike or Take Public Transportation
Nowadays, it is very rare to find people going to work by bicycle. We can use this method if the distance between work and home is not too far. In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cycling can also help burn calories.
If the location you want to go to can be reached on foot, it never hurts to try. Alternatively, we can use public transportation instead of using private vehicles.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Nowadays, we are used to bringing our own shopping bags when we want to shop. This method really helps protect the earth from the buildup of plastic waste that takes a long time to decompose.
We can also start paying attention to small things, such as sorting organic and inorganic waste to make it easier for officers to recycle the waste. Also avoid using disposable cutlery because it can create large amounts of waste.
Reduce Use of Chemicals
Chemicals used to clean bodies, homes, cars, and other items will enter drains or be absorbed by the grass. These chemicals can damage water and life in the water. Chemicals are also not good for humans, so as much as possible to reduce it, yes!
Now there are also many hygiene, beauty, and health products made from organic ingredients. It never hurts to start switching to using products with organic ingredients.
Reduce Electricity Usage
Coal and natural gas are sources of energy to generate electricity. The burning of these substances is a major factor in the spread of air pollution in the world. Reducing electricity use is a great way to help protect the earth.
Use sunlight as lighting during the day. Take advantage of natural air instead of air conditioning or fans. Turn off lights, computers, TVs, and other devices when not in use.
Plant Trees
The number of trees that are less and less and the production of more emissions makes the earth's atmosphere warmer and accelerates climate change.
If you have enough space, plant some trees as they protect the soil from erosion. By planting trees, we save not only land, but also water and air.
Don't be discouraged if you don't have enough pages. We can participate in tree planting actions that are often carried out by Indonesian environmental activists. In fact, the government has set November 28 as National Tree Planting Day.
Those are 6 easy things we can do to help protect the earth. By helping protect the earth, we also participate in sustaining life on earth in the future.