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April 22, 2020
Today, Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, marked by more than a billion people every year. It’s seen as “a day of action to change human behavior and create global, national and local policy changes” Although the current times have been difficult and challenging, they have also afforded us all an opportunity to care for each other, all creatures who dwell here, and the home we all reside on, Earth. With that in mind, and to celebrate 50 years of Earth Day, SWALCO wanted to offer a few ideas that may help you on this journey of celebration, change and care. We hope you’ll find that taking part in actions like this, will impact not only your home, habitat and community, but YOU. We invite you and encourage you to help us celebrate this Earth Day 2020 and help us write the next chapters of life here on this beautiful planet, our home, Earth. SWALCO continues to work with organizations and communities around the region and wishes all a very Happy Earth Day!
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Continue to recycle – visit the SWALCO website for general guidelines (in English and Spanish), as well as recycling safety information. While you’re there, why not sign up for the SWALCO newsletter and check out current info and resources in the News and Events section of their homepage.
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Take advantage of a number of opportunities to educate (and hopefully entertain) yourself. The a) One Earth’s Mini Film Festival is offering screenings of a number of their films at no cost. Chat with experts via live chat. Films are being shown through April 26 and there are some wonderful selections this year. On April 22, from 11-12 CDT, b) WM will host a free webinar event for Earth Day: Register to find out more about the history of Earth Day along with how your curbside recyclables are sorted and made into new products. c) SWALCO is also sharing environmental tips, fun facts and resources every day in April via social media. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter and check out recent posts and tidbits. d) Follow your forest and nature preserves, and other nature and wildlife organizations for opportunities to learn more about those who live around us. Many of these organizations are also offering virtual workshops and experiences. Embrace nature….
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Reduce plastic use, especially single-use. 14 Ways to Reduce Plastic, see the flyer! There are some great tips here including how to pack a waste-free lunch and create a reusable kit for your car!
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Compost – Globally, if food waste could be represented as its own country, it would be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world. This year's Earth Day theme is Climate Action, and composting is one of the best and easiest actions we can take. …. Participate in backyard composting (whether you garden or not) or if your town offers a program, please consider signing up and participating. Compost fortifies the soil, reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers, holds water, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and saves our landfills!! SWALCO has offered backyard compost bins and rain barrels at reduced prices for many years. Due to the current times, we are not sure when sales will be able to be offered again. Keep an eye out for updates. We also have been working with local schools, so keep a lookout for new info on our school and education programs. Please visit SWALCO’s site to find out more, and if your town has a food scrap collection program. Sign up now if you are not already enrolled!
 
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