{"id":11981,"date":"2020-04-21T11:07:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T05:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=11981"},"modified":"2022-04-11T16:34:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T11:04:43","slug":"ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore","title":{"rendered":"\u200cWays to Celebrate Earth Day in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore\/#Dont_waste_the_water\" >Don\u2019t waste the water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore\/#Unplug_electronic_devices_when_not_in_use\" >Unplug electronic devices when not in use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore\/#Buy_eco-friendly_products\" >Buy eco-friendly products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore\/#Stop_using_plastic_water_bottles\" >Stop using plastic water bottles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore\/#Collect_Rainwater\" >Collect Rainwater<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore\/#Take_the_stairs_instead_of_the_elevator\" >Take the stairs instead of the elevator\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore\/#Go_Green\" >Go Green<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-in-singapore\/#Go_Paperless\" >Go Paperless<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Day 2020 is on April 22<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which marks the 50<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anniversary of this day. It is an annual event celebrated to raise awareness about the earth and problems related to it. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. Climate change is the biggest prevalent issue around the world. It is a challenge to the present &amp; future of humanity &amp; the life-support system that makes our earth suitable enough to live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are ways to celebrate Earth Day 2020 at home (as you can\u2019t step out due to COVID-19 lockdown) and help the Mother Earth heal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_waste_the_water\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019t waste the water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use water wisely while washing and cleaning. Do not let the tap running and shut off the faucet when scrubbing with soap or brushing your teeth. It will help you conserve a lot of water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unplug_electronic_devices_when_not_in_use\"><\/span><b>Unplug electronic devices when not in use<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the household appliances and electronic gadgets plugged in are wasting energy even when they\u2019re not turned on. Unplug the juicer or mixer when not using them. Turn off the fan, AC or lights when you leave the room. Unplug the mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic gadgets after charging.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_eco-friendly_products\"><\/span><b>Buy eco-friendly products<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying eco-friendly products instead of single-use or disposable items is a healthy choice. As the eco-friendly products are reusable and sustainably sourced, they put less burden on Mother Earth and help keep it clean and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_using_plastic_water_bottles\"><\/span><b>Stop using plastic water bottles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic pollution poses a threat to plants, animals, and humans. The chlorinated plastic releases harmful chemicals into the soil that seep into groundwater and affect the ecosystem. Avoid drinking out of plastic water bottles. Use glass or stainless steel water bottles. Ditch the plastic straws. Instead, use the straws made from stainless steel or bamboo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_Rainwater\"><\/span><b>Collect Rainwater<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvesting rainwater can help the environment in several ways. It reduces flooding and erosion, helps save on water bills, and can be used for non-drinking purposes like cleaning or watering plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_the_stairs_instead_of_the_elevator\"><\/span><b>Take the stairs instead of the elevator\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking stairs will cut down the energy required to power the elevators or escalators. Also, it is a great workout that helps increase your stamina and keeps you fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_Green\"><\/span><b>Go Green<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That doesn\u2019t necessarily mean to fill the house with green plants. Although it is not a bad option. Make little changes, like buying energy-efficient light bulbs or LED lights. It will help decrease your carbon footprint and even save you money in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_Paperless\"><\/span><b>Go Paperless<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay your bills online. Getting bank statements and credit card bills online will allow you to save paper. You can also try doing the same with travel tickets and official documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easy to include these healthy ways in your routine and make this earth a better place to live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earth Day 2020 is on April 22nd, which marks the 50th anniversary of this day. It is an annual event celebrated to raise awareness about the earth and problems related to it. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is climate action. Climate change is the biggest prevalent issue around the world. 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