Celebrating World Environment Day
What is World Environment Day?
World Environment Day is an annual event held on June 5th and originated in 1974. It was created by the United Nations General Assembly as the international day for that year’s environment and has been celebrated every year since then. The main goal behind World Environment Day is to raise awareness and encourage action to deal with global environmental issues. While it is a day for worldwide celebration, it also reminds us that we can all take simple yet effective steps to help improve our planet today.
The World Environment Day celebrations are very diverse, ranging from educational activities such as tree planting to large-scale community events such as beach cleanups and marches.
When is World Environment Day?
On June 5th, World Environment Day (WED) will be celebrated globally. Established in 1974 by the United Nations, this annual event aims to raise awareness about the environment and its importance to our well-being and survival.
This section will tell you what WED is all about, how it started, and why it’s essential today.
Why is World Environment Day important?
World Environment Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving our planet. This year’s theme, selected by the United Nations Environmental Assembly, is “Only One Earth” this year’s World Environment Day aims to help everyone live a more sustainable life in harmony with nature. Everyone has a role to play in reducing our impact on the environment, whether recycling properly or giving up meat for just one day each week.
People worldwide can participate in World Environment Day by planting trees in their communities, using reusable bags at the grocery store, and volunteering with environmental organizations to help clean up plastic waste from beaches and parks around their cities. It’s also an excellent time to think about how we can all do more to combat climate change—which brings me back to my point about reducing your carbon footprint.
How Should You Celebrate?
It’s been estimated that approximately 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in landfills each year. Our garbage and litter problems would be minimized considerably if we used more reusable cups instead of single-serve ones. Not only do they take up less space, but they can act as an earth-friendly alternative to plastic water bottles when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint.
Living a more sustainable life is obtainable when you make small changes. These can significantly impact others around you and cause a chain reaction to taking better care of your surrounding environment.
Learn About World Environment Day
World Environment Day is a moment to reflect on how we can do more to care for our planet and its endangered species. It’s also a chance to celebrate the positive steps we’ve already taken, whether creating environmentally-minded laws or just planting trees and picking up litter as individuals. This worldwide celebrated day was founded shortly after Earth Day (in April) but has since become an observed event in its own right that draws attention not just from individual countries but also from corporations that have begun holding special events, fundraisers, and gatherings to raise awareness of environmental issues facing people today.
World Environment Day is an important day for everyone to reflect on our surroundings and take steps to protect the earth. Let’s make sure that we appreciate our natural resources and the world around us by starting now. At SB Tree Service, we understand that protecting the environment starts with us. Contact us today to learn more about our arborist services to keep your trees healthy year-round.