World Earth Day: Save Environment by Adopting these Eco-Friendly Habits

It is said that the earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs and therefore we must safeguard the earth and environment. But the habits we have developed over time are hampering the environment and our survival too. These habits have been exploited and ruined the environment and getting rid of these bad habits not only assist us in saving the environment but also make our living hale and hearty. Be it water wasting, depleting natural resources, cutting down trees, wasting electricity or simply using plastic- when it comes to the environment each one of us has played some role in exploiting the environment. According to a report, 21 cities in India will run out of groundwater in 2020 and we still don’t practice saving water or rainwater harvesting. More than 600 million in India are facing water stress but we still won’t fix that one leaking tap.

So, in order to save the environment here, we bring you some environment-friendly habits that you should definitely abide by. Read on, make notes and adopt these eco-friendly habits to make the environment healthy.

• Add planting: Planting trees is one of the most effective ways to save the environment. We are cutting down trees at an unstoppable rate and it is going to cause long- term damage. We have lost our trees in several forest fires. Trees provide for us in innumerable ways and we must plant more trees. If everyone plants one tree every month, we can restore our environment and save the earth from collapsing.
• Say no to plastic: Plastic is the leading cause of ruining the condition of the environment. It cannot be decomposed and remains on the earth for ages. Tons and tons of plastic are accumulated which is now turning into a health hazard. Refrain from asking for plastic bags when you go grocery shopping. Don’t buy water packed in plastic bottles. Ask the waiter to serve your drink without a straw. Avoid anything that comes in plastic packaging.
• Go by the 3R’s (Reduce, reuse, recycle): As children, we were always taught the 3Rs in school and how important they are. The environment is facing a crisis and we have to start living by these 3Rs that we were taught. Reduce the amount of trash you produce, reuse the items before you throw them away and recycle is using the trash in new ways so that it can be used again.
• Instead of showers, use a bucket: Saving water is the need of the hour. Water cannot be replenished and we have to be extra cautious with its usage. Don’t spend hours in the shower instead use a bucket to take a bath. Don’t fill your glasses up to the brim because chances are you might not be able to finish it. Practice and encourage rainwater harvesting.
• Dig your own compost: Compost bins are extremely effective and serve so many purposes. It replenishes the nutrients in the soil, reduces your trash production and saves landfill space. Take up the initiative of digging compost near your house to be more environmentally friendly.

Footnote

Considering the deteriorating condition of the earth, we need to take immediate steps and bring a change in our lifestyle to save the earth from crumbling down. This earth day, pledge to practice these few steps because it is necessary now, more than ever.