Earth Day April 22nd 2019
Is your business ready to embrace celebrating Earth Day 2019 and be an example as to how your company is leading with environmental initiatives?
What is Earth Day? This is an annual event celebrated worldwide where various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day now includes events in more than 193 countries, which are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. These initiatives are to end plastic pollution, to protect endangered species and to broaden, educate and activate the environmental movement across the globe.
What can you do as a company?
- Use locally sourced products
- Have all staff use a recyclable personal coffee cup
- Use paper bags, not plastic wrapping when sending out goods
- Provide all staff with Tote bags for their personal shopping needs
- Make your office toxin free – use biodegradable cleaning products
- Take your own glass container when purchasing takeaways and office sushi
- Create an office challenge – a team event to raise funds – brand some singlets