Hello all and happy Earth day!
This morning, while scrolling aimlessly through my social media, I saw a post from WWF that really sparked my interest. I'm always looking for easy ways to do my bit to save the planet and as its earth day, I thought I would share that post with you all (I have linked the article at the bottom of this post if you are interested in reading more).
A good quote I read was that 'the way we meet our needs today is compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs...' This is not just about saving the gorillas or rainforests (in which I must say I do feel very passionately about) but also about saving ourselves. We all rely on a healthy earth to provide us with a liveable climate, clean water, food, fuels and soils.
By 2050 its predicted that our population will reach 9.8 BILLION and 2/3 of these people will live in cities. In 2018 we used more natural resources in 7 months that the planet could produce in 12 months practically stealing 5 months from future generations. Imagine how much loss that is over a lifetime.
WWF has highlighted these facts on earth day with the aims to;
1) preserve natural capital
2) support sustainable production
3) consume wisely.
'The planet has taken care of us for 200,00 years so can you for 30 days?'
WWF has set up 30 things to try and accomplish in 30 days to help us all save the planet:
I have looked at this list and condensed it into easy ways that I am going to achieve these goals;
This morning, while scrolling aimlessly through my social media, I saw a post from WWF that really sparked my interest. I'm always looking for easy ways to do my bit to save the planet and as its earth day, I thought I would share that post with you all (I have linked the article at the bottom of this post if you are interested in reading more).
A good quote I read was that 'the way we meet our needs today is compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs...' This is not just about saving the gorillas or rainforests (in which I must say I do feel very passionately about) but also about saving ourselves. We all rely on a healthy earth to provide us with a liveable climate, clean water, food, fuels and soils.
By 2050 its predicted that our population will reach 9.8 BILLION and 2/3 of these people will live in cities. In 2018 we used more natural resources in 7 months that the planet could produce in 12 months practically stealing 5 months from future generations. Imagine how much loss that is over a lifetime.
WWF has highlighted these facts on earth day with the aims to;
1) preserve natural capital
2) support sustainable production
3) consume wisely.
'The planet has taken care of us for 200,00 years so can you for 30 days?'
WWF has set up 30 things to try and accomplish in 30 days to help us all save the planet:
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I have looked at this list and condensed it into easy ways that I am going to achieve these goals;
- Take 2 minute showers - this will help me to save water and electricity
- Writing this blog post - to help spread the word. Instagram or Facebook how you are contributing with the hashtag #Connect2earth
- Look into buying seasonal food
- Donate to a cause - I will be joining WWF (you can adopt an animal for as little as £3 a month or become a member for £5... that's not much more than a coffee!)
- Go for a litter pick and reconnecting with nature - I will be going to the beach and a country park with my partner to achieve these two goals at the same time!
- Write a blog post on plastic pollution and sustainable palm oil (look out for these ones coming soon).
I already do some goals listed on the 30 day challenge. I find these easy ways to help the planet;
- Make sure to only wash full loads of washing and do so on an eco setting
- Don't litter
- Eliminate food waste - write a shopping list when you go shopping and eat leftovers
- Recycle
- Green commuter- I walk to work
- Volunteer - I volunteer with the wildlife trust to engage young people in wildlife. There is always ways to help!
- Food choices - I eat 2 vege meals a week to help decrease the climate effects of eating meat. I really suggest trying to at least do this once a week and I think you would be surprised at how easy it is.
These are just some of the ways you can help and join in on the 30 day challenge! I'd love to hear any other suggestions on how to meet these goals. Use the hashtag #Connect2earth to show how you are helping the planet. Even if you cant do all 30, doing a few is much better than none. Get involved!
Read more about our effects on the planet and the 30 day challenge here:
Become a member of WWF or donate a one off payment: https://support.wwf.org.uk/
Thanks for reading and I hope you all have a lovely week.
Lozzy x
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