Our one-and-only-world has taken a beating from its inhabitants. 7.4 billion people have put stress on most of the resources – water, soil, air. It seems nearly impossible to control. So what can only-one-person do? Will it matter?
The Hampton Roads cities and counties that support askHRgreen.org have some answers to these two questions. As one person you can choose to drink tap over bottled water or reduce “vampire” electronics by utilizing power strips to cut off electronics. You can put less stress on our resources by reducing consumption, reducing waste and reducing pollution. There are so many tips right at your finger tips for doing these things and understanding what only-one-person can do.
The Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense program could inspire you to go beyond conserving to restoring the one-and-only-world there is. They suggest planting a natural lawn and garden with mulch and drought tolerant plants to conserve water and create wildlife habitat. You can choose to let Mother Nature water your lawn an inch a week and prevent overwatering.You can check for and repair household leaks, the silent water hogs of the modern world! You can do all these things and more.
The answer is ‘Yes, it matters what you do.” If you are the only-one-person, then go celebrate Earth Day!
Blog post contributed by Jerry Hoddinott with Chesapeake Public Utilities.