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Home and Garden · December 11, 2019

Environmental Awareness Programs Shouldn’t be a One-day Event Only 

There are lots of ways to show you care for the environment. You can even start at home by practicing actions that save the environment. Labeling your bins and placing trash in the right bin could do wonders. Asking for help from a Evergreen Junk Removal to collect junk and ensure it goes to the right disposal location would be even better.

If you’re already doing these things, you’re moving in the right direction. However, you also need to inspire others to do the same. The effects will be better if it’s a collective effort. The good thing is that there are non-profit organizations leading the way to raise more awareness. Even private businesses also conduct activities to promote environmental protection.

You have to appreciate these efforts, especially if they can increase awareness for a lot of people. The only problem is that in several instances, they turn out to be a one-day event.

Fun runs, workshops, fairs, and other activities are great. Many people participate, and they’re a good avenue for raising awareness. The problem is that they’re not sustainable. After the event, people go back to their ways as if they didn’t learn anything at all. Worse, the activities result in more trash.

Sustainability is essential

It doesn’t mean we need to avoid supporting these activities. They’re still great, and we have to thank the organizations behind them. However, we also need to convince them to do more. One workshop isn’t enough to tell people to change, because it won’t work. There needs to be a plan for what to do next and how those attendees can take part.

It’s not about the credits

Another problem is that some companies are only organizing these events to take credit. For a one-day cleanup drive, many businesses claim that they’re already environment-friendly. However, if you look closer at their office policies, you will realize that they’re doing more damage to the environment. You should support organizations that genuinely care about the environment. It’s not about the credit, but what they can do to help the environment.

Don’t get blinded by the fun part

Joining a fun run is exciting. Awareness concerts are also great. The problem is that you might only focus on the fun aspect, and forget everything else. You have to understand that the fun part is only to attract people to come and take part. The main event is the awareness program. You have to think about going beyond that big day so you can do more.

Expand your involvement

You can appreciate organizations taking the lead. However, there are a lot of other groups that also need you. Try asking which of them would be perfect for you in terms of their project and your level of interest.

Once you find the right organizations, you can remain active throughout the year. You can even ask your friends to join you in the quest for environmental protection.

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