04/22/2022
Happy Earth Day from the team at Wild Lark! π
We encourage everyone to take some time today and reflect on how you can be a better steward for our planet. While we believe that big corporations, governments, and other groups/industries in positions of wealth and power are largely responsible for the decline of our planet (present and historically), we also know that unfortunately we as individuals can't do too much to force them to take responsibility (except voting eco-conscious candidates into our governing bodies - always make sure to vote! βοΈ).
However, that still doesn't mean we can't make eco-conscious decisions every day. Every little bit helps, so think about ways you can work some easy changes into your life this year. Here's a few suggestions we came up with! β¨οΈ
π Support your local farms!
π Shop local in general
π₯© Reduce meat consumption - even 1x/week helps!
π Shop second-hand for clothing, furniture, and more
π΄ββοΈπ Reduce your emissions by biking or using public transport when possible (a bit harder in Vermont, we know π¬). Car-pooling also helps!
π‘ Turn off lights and electronics (i.e. fans or the AC) when they're not in-use
β»οΈ Reuse, Recycle! (Note: recycling is not as straight-forward as it seems. Take some time to read up on the recycling guidelines - doing it incorrectly can often cause more harm than good)
π₯‘ Reduce your use of single-plastic containers. There are some local stores that focus on this mission, like
πββοΈ Volunteer with a group dedicated to one of the many various aspects of planetary stewardship
And much, much more!
Have a favorite eco-conscious habit that you'd like to share? Let us know the steps you take to help the planet in the comments below π
We do love our Burlington (and Vermont state) community and commend you all for already being such a environmentally-friendly group! π