Today, June 5th, we celebrate World Environment Day—and every June 5th since 1973. This very day is celebrated to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and planet Earth.
It is no surprise that Green Group Studio cares deeply for our planet and all that inhabits it, so we encourage you to take a step in the direction of positive change. Here are a few simple tips on how to make your personal environment better for the environment:
Reduce
- Avoid disposable goods, such as paper plates, cups, napkins, razors, and lighters. Throwaways contribute to the problem, and cost more because they must be replaced again and again.
- Buy durable goods — ones that are well-built or that carry good warranties. They will last longer, save money in the long run and save landfill space.
- At work, make two-sided copies whenever possible.
- Remove your name from the mailing lists of materials you no longer want to receive.
Reuse
- Reuse products for the same purpose. Save paper and plastic bags, and repair broken appliances, furniture and toys.
- Sell old clothes, appliances, toys, and furniture in garage sales or ads, or donate them to charities.
- Use a ceramic coffee mug instead of paper cups.
- Reuse grocery bags or bring your own cloth bags to the store. Do not take a bag from the store unless you need one.
Recycle
- Use recycled paper for letterhead, copier paper and newsletters.
- Consider purchasing recycled materials at work when purchasing material for office supply, office equipment or manufacturing.
- Buy products made from recycled material. Look for the recycling symbol or ask a store manager or salesmen. The recycling symbol means one of two things, either the product is made of recycled material or the item can be recycled.
- Recycle your aluminum cans. One (1) can saves enough energy to run a computer for three hours.
Always remember that every effort counts, no matter how big or how small.
Happy World Environment Day to all.
