Ten Ways to Celebrate Earth Day at Home

Earth Day is a great opportunity to celebrate our planet and make a difference in our communities. If you're looking for easy projects to do at home, here are ten ideas to get you started.

1. Plant a tree in your backyard or community park. Trees help to absorb carbon dioxide and provide oxygen for us to breathe.

2. Start a compost bin for food scraps and yard waste. Composting reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and creates nutrient-rich soil for gardening.

3. Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances. This can save you money on your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint.

4. Install a rain barrel to collect rainwater for watering plants and gardens. This conserves water and reduces runoff into local streams and rivers.

5. Make your own cleaning products using natural ingredients like vinegar and baking soda. This reduces the use of harmful chemicals that can harm the environment. Or checkout our collection of zero waste cleaning products!

6. Reduce your use of single-use plastics by switching to reusable bags, water bottles, and containers. This reduces the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our oceans and landfills.

7. Start a garden with native plants that require less water and maintenance. This supports local ecosystems and provides habitat for pollinators like bees and butterflies.

8. Use public transportation, carpool, or bike instead of driving alone. This reduces air pollution and traffic congestion.

9. Switch to paperless billing and online banking to reduce paper waste.

10. Participate in a local cleanup event or organize one in your community. This helps to keep our parks, beaches, and streets clean and free of litter.

By taking small steps, we can all make a difference in protecting our planet. 

HAPPY EARTH DAY!