Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event to show support for environmental protection, and this year is the 52nd edition of the day, with events being held in more than 193 countries.

There’s so much you can do to invest in our planet, from joining a cleanup, planting trees, and civic action to hosting an event online or in your community.

Check out the facts below and see for yourself how little changes can make a big difference:

• In its lifetime, one reusable bag can prevent the use of 600 plastic bags.
• Recycling one can of soda will save enough energy to power a tv for three hours.
• Shutting down a computer when it’s not in use cuts the energy consumption by 85 percent.
• For every mile walked instead of driven, nearly one pound of pollution is kept out of the air.

The official theme for Earth Day 2022 is Invest In Our Planet and here are twelve actions and tips to make a difference, every day of the year:

1. Switch to reusable bags
2. Compost
3. Support organic ingredients
4. Buy local food
5. Use a reusable water bottle
6. Advocate for climate education
7. Calculate your food-print
8. Practice sustainable fashion
9. Use environmentally friendly cleaning products
10. Push for plant-based options
11. Organize a community cleanup
12. Encourage the use of reusable utensils, dishes and trays Earth

Earth Day strives to highlight how everyone can be part of making a change.