This April, as Earth Day draws near, it serves as an important reminder of our shared duty for protecting the environment. But celebrating Earth Day shouldn’t be limited to a single day each year. The environment can be greatly impacted by us incorporating easy, environmentally friendly behaviors into our daily life. These are simple yet impactful strategies to ensure that every day helps create a more sustainable and greener environment, whether you’re celebrating Earth Day in April or not.
Learn how your food can be grown sustainably
To guarantee the sustainability and quality of our food supply for future generations, a large number of farmers are at work. For instance, they take measures to preserve the health of the soil by limiting tilling, growing cover crops, and switching up the fields where animals graze. Although many of us consume food on a daily basis, we are not well-versed in the sustainable production methods. Get a little more information on the environmental efforts of your local producers while spring crop is ripening.
Watch your waste and save money
Climate change is indeed worsened by food waste. By throwing out less food, you may maximize the resources used to cultivate your food, reduce the amount of methane generated when food breaks down in landfills, and even save money. There are several easy ways to achieve this, such as buying only what you need, properly preserving food, coming up with inventive ways to use leftovers, and composting. You can try some further advice from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada.
Green your wheels
Many of us depend on our cars or trucks on a daily basis. If that describes you, you might want to research electric cars (EVs). EVs can help you save money on gas and maintenance costs while also drastically reducing pollution. In addition, government subsidies are available to assist with the cost of leasing or buying. One of these programs is designed especially for companies and groups who want to invest in environmentally friendly electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Spring clean sustainably
Many of us aim to renovate our homes during this time of year. Furthermore, a recent Maple Leaf Foods survey found that 95% of Canadians are concerned about environmental protection. Thus, consider ways to improve the sustainability of your cleaning procedure. Instead of restocking on fast fashion, you might shop your own closet for new styles or rearrange your fridge to help food last longer.
More ways to help fight climate change at https://newscanada.com/en/easy-ways-to-honour-earth-day-in-april-and-all-year-138410
Reference: https://newscanada.com/
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