Millions will take part. Will you and your Family ?
Apr 19, 2017 | 10:50 AM
EARTH DAY is Saturday. It’s the largest environmental event in the world , meant to empower everyone with knowledge to inspire action in defense of the environment. Winnipeggers can be involved with the downtown biz for an Earth Day Clean up ; The Forks for Earth Day celebrations at the Children’s Musuem ; Or take a drive to Oak Hammock Marsh for tours promoting green building and composting.
- Ever wonder how you can make a difference at HOME; Here are 10 suggestions from Earth Day Canada. Smart Shopping
- “Buy what you need, not what you want”
- Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed
- Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores
- Simple Savers
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
- Use aerators on faucets and shower heads
- Weather strip windows and doors
- Transportation Alternatives
- Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation
- When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure
- Consider car sharing programs or renting
- Food Choices
- Choose local and organic foods that are in season, and support local food producers
- Eat less meat
- Washing and Drying
- Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry
- Heating and cooling
- For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C
- For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C
- Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats
- Close to Home
- Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible
- Bathroom Basics
- Take short showers instead of baths
- Close water taps while brushing your teeth
- Careful Cleaning
- Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products
- Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water.
- Don’t Discard
- Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash
- Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recycling centers