July 28th is World Nature Conservation Day – are you ready to celebrate? A handful of global holidays highlight the importance of caring for our environment, so it’s important to participate in each one. Of course, we should treat every day like World Nature Conservation Day – this is the only planet we have!
What is World Nature Conservation Day?
World Nature Conservation Day was created to acknowledge that the foundation for a stable society is a healthy environment. In other words – without a healthy environment, we have nothing.
So what is nature conservation? Conservation itself is the preservation or protection of something, preventing it from being used wastefully. When we talk about nature conservation, we’re literally talking about protecting nature and using its resources in the least wasteful way possible.
How we use the soil, minerals, plants, water, air, and wildlife around us matters. So, this holiday is a great reminder to look at where we can do better, and take action!
Ready to celebrate? Then here are a few ways – large and small – that you can celebrate World Nature Conservation Day!
Ride your bike or take public transport
On your next outing, ride your bike or hop on the bus instead of taking your car. One personal vehicle emits approximately 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. In comparison, public transport saves 37 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in the U.S. each year. Remember that when you ride your bike, you’re creating zero emissions! Both are excellent options for protecting our air.
Bring your own reusable cups and containers
Grabbing a coffee or takeaway today? Then don’t forget to bring your own reusable cups, containers, straws, or cutlery! This conserves the single-use plastic that you would have received otherwise. For recommendations on which reusables are best, take a look at this post.
Research plastic-free alternatives
Running out of cleaning, beauty, or food products? Before you buy a replacement, considering doing some research on plastic-free alternatives. In fact, there are tons of plastic-free alternatives on the blog for you to check out!
Watch a documentary with a friend
Further your impact by learning about conservation with a friend or family member! Here are a few ideas:
- A Plastic Ocean
- Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
- Straws
- The True Cost
- Before the Flood
- Cowspiracy
- Seaspiracy
Contact your local politician
Make your voice heard! Whether by email, letter, or phonecall, reach out to your local representatives and ask them what they’re doing to fight plastic pollution and global warming. If you’re not sure where to start and need some help, you can find a template here.
Join a plastic-free challenge and ensure the effects of your World Nature Conservation Day last longer than just today. If you need ongoing motivation, tips, and support, check out the Aim Plastic Free challenge!
How will you celebrate this global holiday? Drop a comment below!
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