RIOSV-Varna with important information about today’s Earth Day
Date: 22/04, 08:31
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Every year on April 22, people from all over the world and from different walks of life unite in a common cause of sustainability and climate action, marking Earth Day. When the actions of millions of people around the world are synchronized, an inclusive and impactful movement is created that is impossible to ignore.
This year’s theme for Earth Day is “The planet against plastics”, reports the Regional Environment and Water Inspectorate (RIOSV) in Varna.
From there they write: The theme draws attention to forming a collective commitment to tackle the plastics crisis by reducing plastic production by 60% by 2040 and building a plastic-free future, because recycling alone is not enough.
To achieve the 60% reduction target it is necessary: The Earth Day campaign sets the theme of plastic pollution.
Raising public awareness about the harm of plastic to human health and also to biodiversity. You can read the EARTHDAY.ORG report BABIES AGAINST PLASTICS to learn more about how plastics, microplastics and their additives can harm children.
Phasing out single-use plastics by 2030 and enshrining these commitments in the UN Global Compact on Plastics on Plastic Pollution in 2024.
Advocacy for policies aimed at combating the environmental impact of fast fashion, which relies on the use of synthetic materials made from plastics such as polyester and nylon.
Call for investment in innovative technologies aimed at finding sustainable alternatives to plastics, as plastics are made from oil and toxic chemicals.
Everyone can be part of the decision to create a future where a planet thrives without the burden of plastics.
What everyone can do:
Find out how “fast fashion” promotes overconsumption, disposableness and environmental damage, while increasing social injustice through exploitative labor practices and lack of regulatory oversight. You can be guided towards building a sustainable, curated and affordable “capsule” ( selected) wardrobe.
Try to reduce your use of plastic by avoiding single-use items.
Change your perspective on plastic by learning more about the harmful effects it has on human health and the planet, and find sustainable alternatives to promote positive change.
Earth Day 2024 Event Ideas:
Organize training to educate your peers or students about the importance of environmental action;
Plant a flower garden using native species to support populations of butterflies, bees and other organisms critical to biodiversity;
Start a sustainability club in the community where you live for a happier, healthier and richer environment for you and your neighbors.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT SCHOOL
Education serves as the cornerstone of a thriving civilization, and the classroom is an excellent environment for nurturing values that shape intelligent and responsible citizens.
Teachers play an essential role in educating the next generation to respect nature. Earth Day provides an excellent opportunity for schools to instill environmental values in their students.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT HOME
A sustainable home is a happier one, especially in the context of this year’s Planet vs. Plastics theme. Plastic breaks down into fragments known as microplastics, which are tiny particles of plastic. These accumulate in homes as house dust. Almost all people inhale these plastic particles as well as ingesting them when food is wrapped in plastic.
Try to reduce the amount of plastics you use in your daily life and in your home, as this is important for your health and the health of the planet!
There are other things anyone can do as a homeowner to help the environment:
Sealing doors and windows to avoid unwanted drafts, fixing leaks in home plumbing, installing low-jet showers, and composting are not just efficiency measures, but also help reduce energy waste.
Enhance your green space or garden with native species and show your commitment to a more sustainable living environment.
As parents, fostering responsibility, consideration, and success in children is a shared endeavor. Celebrating Earth Day as a family is an opportunity to build values of respect for nature into children’s identities.
Have a conversation with your children about the importance of living an environmentally friendly lifestyle and identify good practices in this direction that your family can introduce into their daily lives. Work together to take practical action to bring about positive change;
Join local cleanups or initiate one in your neighborhood for a hands-on family experience;
Plant a pollinator flower garden with your kids and create a delightful and educational outdoor activity that looks beautiful and supports the planet’s hardest-working insects, bees.
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