Honoring Earth Day: Tips to Keep Mother Earth Happy
Earth Day is an annual event that advocates for environmental protection. That's why NJIT teamed up with NJIT Green to provide you five tips to make Mother Earth happy every single day, not just on Earth Day.
- Use the things you have before buying new sustainable options! It's better to use a single-use fork a couple of times than not at all.
- Reduce Landfill Waste by Recycling and Composting. Talk with your local recycling facility to find out which items can and cannot be recycled and how to recycle them properly. You can even start a composting bin to stop food waste from going to landfills while creating nutrient-rich soil to help more plants grow
- Use natural sunlight! Do your work outside or sit near a window to utilize natural light instead of relying on artificial light.
- Take pride in your sustainable practices rather than treating it like a battle: Thrifting and DIYing clothes is such a simple way to go green and reduce waste - it also can make your closet unique! Get creative in reducing your food waste - most people don't realize just how much food is thrown away! Here are some more tips to reduce waste in your household.
- Learn to get comfortable with sufficiency and knowing when enough is enough. In a culture of mass attainment, it’s brave to refuse unnecessary consumption.
To learn more about Earth Day and other sustainability efforts being made, please visit earthday.org.