The month of June serves as the season to appreciate the great outdoors; it has several holidays that will remind us to cherish and protect our planet. We celebrate nature with World Environment Day (June 5) as well as other nature-related holidays.

Environment can be defined as a sum of all the living and non-living elements and their effects that influence human life. While all living or biotic elements are animals, plants, forests, fisheries, and birds, non-living or abiotic elements include water, land, sunlight, rocks, and air.

The environment gives us countless benefits that we can’t repay our entire life. As they are connected with the forest, trees, animals, water, and air. The forest and trees filter the air and absorb harmful gases. Plants purify water, reduce the chances of flood, maintain natural balance, and many others.

There are simple things we can do to help protect the earth:-

-Reduce, reuse, and recycle.

-We can also cut down on what we throw away.

-We can volunteer for cleanups in our communities

-Educate each other.

-Conserve water.

-Shop wisely.

-Use long-lasting light bulbs. …

-Plant trees.

-Stop polluting the air!

-Ditch plastic.

-Help nature near you.

-Shop Less / Live Simply.

-Borrow or fix rather than buy.

WAYS TO KEEP THE ENVIRONMENT CLEAN:-

Save Water

. Water is a natural resource, and its supply is finite; therefore, to preserve our environment and minimize the effect of drought.

Plant More Trees

Trees are the greatest source of oxygen that removes carbon dioxide and provide fresh and pure air to breathe. They help decrease ozone.

Save Electricity

Use energy-efficient light bulbs instead of regular bulbs. They last longer, which will save you a bit of money.

Conserve Energy

One of the easiest ways to conserve energy at home is to embrace the use of natural light whenever possible. Simply opening the curtains and letting the sunlight.

Plastic

Plastic bottles contribute a major part of plastic waste generated daily, causing plastic pollution and other environmental issues. The disposable single-use.

Decompose your food

Decompose food and other organic waste as much as possible. The compost acts as a natural fertilizer, enriching the soil and promoting the growth.

The environment is very crucial. We are currently experiencing global warming, pollution, and an extinction rate that has never been documented before.

We all care about the environment and want to do our part in helping it, but we often don’t know where to start. What can we do to help?

As simple as it may sound, it has a huge impact on society.

1. Use reusable bags

Use reusable bags for groceries. Instead of taking single-use plastic bags every week, switch to reusable ones that you can use repeatedly. This will save money in the long run as well as limit your waste production.

2. Conserve energy

Turn off lights when not needed. If you are leaving a room for more than 15 minutes, turn off the lights. You might forget to do this one of those activities, so try setting a timer before leaving the room!

Unplug electronics when not in use. There are many appliances and devices plugged into our walls. Don’t let your computer or TV be one of these.

3. Use safe cleaning products

Use environmentally friendly cleaning products. There are many options for this out there, so do some research and find the best option for you. This will keep your home clean and, limit chemicals in our landfills and reduce the risk to your health.

4. Avoid plastic bottles and use

reusable water bottle

Stop using plastic water bottles. Instead, opt for a reusable water bottle that you can fill up yourself. This will also save money and reduce the amount of waste we produce every day, not to mention plastic bottles may contain chemicals.

5. Use cloth napkins instead

Use cloth napkins instead of paper ones. Another simple tip is switching from disposable paper towels to washable cotton towels in your home. You’ll save money and the environment at the same time!

6. Avoid traffic if possible

Carpool to work. If you have a close enough job, consider carpooling with other people who live in your area. This will reduce gas emissions as well as cut down on traffic during rush hour times.

7. Go for a natural garden

Go green when it comes to your lawn. Instead of using chemicals to get rid of weeds, consider having a natural garden instead. This is better for your soil and grass and, healthier for you and the environment and can save money in some cases.

8. Buy rechargeable batteries

Use rechargeable batteries rather than disposable ones. Investing in rechargeable battery packs may be more expensive than buying single batteries, but they’re better for the environment and can save you money in the long run.

9. Plant a tree today

Plant a tree! Every year, we cut down millions of trees to use as paper and wood products. Instead of cutting these down, plant your tree with family or friends so future generations will have something beautiful growing in their yard.

A clean environment starts with you. Do that simple activity that will make a change. No matter how small, you will influence others to follow suit.

Environmental health has been defined by the World Health Organization as aspects of human health and diseases that are determined by environmental factors. Environmental health also refers to the assessment and control of environmental factors that can potentially affect health.

Vaping is another problem that badly affect the environment.

10 dangers of vaping

Nicotine addiction.

Severe lung injury.

Seizures.

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP), formerly known as idiopathic bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia (BOOP)

Popcorn lung.

Strokes.

Heart attacks

Our environment is not just a collection of trees, rivers, and animals; it’s the foundation of our existence. Understanding the interconnectedness of all living things and recognizing our responsibility as stewards of the earth is essential.

This was written by our contributing writer, Duet Mlotshwa.