Raring2go! Raring2go! 16 raring2go.co.uk 17 It is hard to believe that there will be a shortage of water in the future when we are surrounded by the ocean and rivers. But water is not an endless resource and we need to use less of it. These could be by shortening our showers and using less bath water. Make sure you turn the tap off when brushing your teeth and that the tap is turned off properly after washing your hands. BUT HOW CAN WE INVEST IN OUR PLANET? The biggest investment we can make as individuals, is to invest our time and energy into trying something new and finding new, sustainable ways of doing things. Change is never easy, but with simple, sustained changes by all of us, we Avoid single use plastic: if possible buy products in glass or paper. Glass products are easily reused and paper is a much friendlier product to the environment. Beach clean ups are personally rewarding and also a great way to make an instant difference to an area. Want to spruce up your garden? Think of plants that will not only be enjoyed by you, but will be loved by our local birds and pollinator insects. Ask at your local garden centre what plants will be best for your garden and the wildlife you wish to entice. Green energy is the way forward and that is from electric cars to heat pumps, solar power and wind turbines. Being an aware citizen as to where your energy comes from and where you could possibily change to something more sustainable, is the responsible way to future proof how we acquire our energy and telling government we want more sustainable energy practices. All natural ecosystems are under pressure. The constant loss of wildlife land to buildings and roads has led to a shortage of homes and feeding grounds for insects and animals. You can help in many fun ways by providing little animal homes such as bird boxes, bug hotels and hedgehog feeding stations, to name but a few. Find ways to make your garden a creature haven and bring life to your outside space. This is a yummy one! There are some wonderful vegatarian recipes that taste delicious, but take a bit of getting our heads around. If you are used to always having a meat with dinner, changing this to a veggie option can initially seem like you are missing something. But with so many veggie recipes available you will find a few to love! As a cheaper, and greener meal option, it is worth making the change at least once a week. On Friday, 22 April 2022 we will celebrate Earth Day. This years theme is ‘Invest In Our Planet’. On a greater scale this means that governments and businesses need to spend money and time on finding greener energy and ways for their countries to operate. will make a difference. Each new habit we start will have a ripple effect, and we can keep our planet, and all those creatures we share it with, happy and healthy.
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