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Calculate your Climate Footprint!

You can make changes in your life to help fight climate change. You can't change every part of your life. But a climate calculator can help you decide where to make the biggest difference! Our favorite is on the "How Big is Your Climate Footprint?" page supported by the “Inquiry to Student Environmental Action” (I2SEA) project. You will see an option for a basic calculator and a more advanced calculator. Another great one is provided by the Global Footprint Network and can be found here: Footprint Calculator

EARTH DAY

April 22nd

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and its ecosystems. It's a day to celebrate progress made towards sustainability and commit to further efforts to protect the environment.

While Earth Day serves as a reminder to take action towards preserving our planet, we should strive to make eco-friendly choices every day to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

Easy ways to celebrate Earth Day in your every day life!

  • Recycle
  • Car Pool or walk
  • Grow a mini garden (Visit your public library's seed library)
  • Plant a tree or native plants to promote pollination
  • Compost
  • Conserve Water
  • Reduce water usage with shorter showers
  • Turn the water off when brushing teeth
  • Hang dry your clothes
  • Use a reusable cup / water bottle 
  • Use reusable bags when grocery shopping
  • Unplug devices/ chargers/ appliances when not in use
  • Pick up trash 
  • Visit a used bookstore or library
  • Turn lights off when you leave a room
  • Make sure your tire pressure is correct for fuel efficiency
  • Meatless Mondays
  • Donate unused or slightly used items
  • Avoid single use plastics 
  • Have you turned on your AC yet? As the weather gets hotter, it is a good time to replace your air filter. According to the Department of Energy, replacing an old air filter can result in 15 percent savings! Replacing old filters also helps the environment by reducing energy use.

 

Keywords

 

Sustainability                    Bio-diversity                 Green washing               Climate change               Alternative energy  

Renewable energy           Recycle                        Compost                         Intersectionality               Pollution

Food waste                      Closed loop                  Organic                           Zero-waste                      Greenhouse gases

Fast fashion                 Biodegradable                Conservation                   Water conservation           Natural resources 

Environmentalism            Carbon footprint           Deforestation                   Preservation                    

Global warming                Circular economy         Energy efficient               Finite resources