The Earth is the only planet that we know of, sustains life. Over the centuries the human race has done nothing but damage mother nature. We have polluted the atmosphere with burning fuel, filled the land with waste that is not degrading any time soon and we have not even spare water bodies. Resultantly, the Earth is depleting from its natural resources. Time is not far when we will struggle for necessities like clean water to drink, clean air to breathe, and land to live on. It is time that we take concrete steps to protect the Earth from further damage. Here are four simple habits that can make a huge difference in the environment. These habits can be adopted individually and as a society.
1. Manage Your Waste
Waste materials from houses and industries are the biggest cause of air and land pollution. Now is the time that you start managing your waste. Reduce the amount going to the garbage as much as possible. Individually, you can reduce your kitchen waste by adopting methods of composting. Try growing a home garden. You can use your peels of fruits and vegetables as fertilizers. On an industrial scale, businesses should opt for ombp solutions. Try partnership with other businesses that can use your by-products as their raw material. This way, industries will dump fewer waste materials into water bodies and land.
2. Go Organic
Reduce spendings on the packaged food that is available fresh in the market. For instance, instead of buying tomato purees, buy fresh tomatoes from the farmer’s market. Agricultural businesses should adopt more environment-friendly practices. Instead of using chemical fertilizers, use organic and natural options. Use fewer sprays to reduce soil contamination. Science surely has increased the yield of agricultural products but at the cost of the Earth’s environment.
3. Support Green Energy
Coal is the cheapest source of energy available till now. It is also by far the most polluting substance on the Earth. Try adopting the habit of supporting clean green energy. Invest in hybrid cars instead of diesel engines. Try getting a solar system for electricity. Governments should encourage people to go for green energy options, such as solar panels and windmills. Industries should shift their energy consumption from coal to renewable energy resources.
4. Plant A Tree
Planting a tree might seem like a needle in a haystack. But let me assure you, it is the best gift you can give to the planet Earth. It has become a trend to burn candles to show solidarity with the innocents. How great an idea it would be to plant a tree instead. Trees are the lungs of the Earth. Deforestation has deprived her of her lungs. As a society, we can plant trees in our homes, in the parks, near offices and malls, and on the road dividers. After all, someone has to filter out all the polluting gases we are introducing into the air.
