I was raised on a farm in Minnesota, surrounded by beautiful forests and animals. My first lessons were about sustainable living and how to leave the world better than when I found it. After working for an environmental school, I began teaching sustainable living classes.

In my childhood, my education, and my work, I learned how to preserve our fragile Wildlife and be mindful of my actions on the earth, especially when travelling. We can make sure that future generations will be able to enjoy the beauty of the planet if we choose wisely. This blog will examine how to make everyday earth-friendly by changing everyday practices.

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1. Leave No Trace Principles

Leave No Trace’s Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provides a framework of minimal-impact practices that anyone who visits the outdoors can easily understand.

1. Plan & Prepare

Based on the location, the weather, and your and other members’ skills, you can prepare for any conditions that may arise during your adventure. It is important to plan not only for a good time but also for your safety.

2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces

When travelling and camping, aim to have a minimal environmental impact. Be sure to use designated camping sites, stay on trails, and travel only on surfaces that can withstand the impact.

3. How to dispose of waste properly

It is vital to dispose of all waste properly. It is important to dispose of everything properly, including picking up after the dog and packing away fruit scraps.

4. What You Find, Leave

This includes stacking stones. Enjoy nature and take pictures, but leave them as you find them.

5. Minimize Campfire Impacts

Every time, consider the laws and conditions when building a fire. It’s better to avoid a campfire if it is too dry than risk a fire.

6. Respect Wildlife

This rule is important everywhere, but it’s especially relevant in parks such as Yellowstone National Park or Custer State Park. Respecting Wildlife is important. Never approach animals, and do not feed them.

7. Respect other visitors

Respect others in nature. We all seek peace and tranquillity in a busy, overwhelming world. Be sure to clean up after yourself and reduce excessive noise.

Learn how to do your part in protecting the environment by visiting the Leave No Trace website.

Consider visiting one of our US National Parks, such as Voyageurs Park in Minnesota or Grand Canyon Park in Arizona.

2. Recycle plastic and reduce the amount of waste.

Consider the plastics you use. What items are recyclable? Plastic bags, straws, and coffee cups are the top plastic items that I have reduced.

For more information on making everyday Earth Day, check out the article 10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Plastic.

3. Be Water-Wise

I encourage other people to drink tap water because it is good for the environment. Reduce the production, use, and transport of plastic bottles. That’s a lot of energy!

4. Eat Sustainably and Garden

Growing your vegetables, herbs, and fruit is also a great way to practice sustainable living (and, overall, a great life skill). Growing your fruits, vegetables, and herbs is a good way to practice sustainability (and it’s a useful life skill).

Planting trees and a wildflower bed for bees are also great ways to nourish the earth.

5. Eco-friendly personal hygiene and beauty products

Consider every dollar spent as a vote. Support companies that are environmentally friendly and sustainable and give back to the planet. By researching the “About Us” pages of brands that I work with or purchase from, I’ve become more aware. If they do not pay a living wage to their employees, test on animals, don’t reduce their impact on the earth, or give back to society, I will not support them. Many of these brands offer package-free shopping.

Here are a few brands that I found that are helping to make Earth Day every day.

• Kinfield (made for women who love the outdoors, featuring sunscreen, bug repellent, and beauty)- Use Travelwild15 to get 15% off any item
• (vegan skin and beauty products).
• United by Blue Apparel, home and hiking gear.
• Happy Earth Apparel(clothing brand, plants a tree for each time purchased- 15% off using TRAVELINGWILDFLOWERR)
• Keep Nature Wild Clothing brand. One pound of garbage is picked up per item sold.
• (reusable water bottles)
• Rei
• Patagonia
• Columbia (clothing, children’s items, footwear, etc.)
• Yes, Straws (biodegrade straws)
• Numi Organic tea
• Misfits market Online grocery shopping
• Parks Project
• Cocokind (beauty).

6. Rent or thrift Clothes

Clothing items are no different. The less we buy, the less waste we produce. When I travel, one of my favourite activities is to visit the local thrift store. You can get a good idea of the fashion in the area. You can also rent clothes. Renting clothes is an excellent idea if the clothing you need will only be worn a handful of times. You can rent clothing online.

7. Reduce Take-Out

I was amazed by the amount of waste I generated after just one meal. It was devastating. It was devastating.

8. Turn it Off

Please turn it off. Please turn it off. Please turn it off. Turn them off. Not using your laptop or video game console? Please turn it off. You get the idea- it takes only seconds! ).

9. Mindful Transport

If you can, carpool, bike, or walk more, and reduce your travel by plane. Transportation is a major source of pollution. We can all make a difference by practising transportation, even in the smallest ways.

10. Earth Day is Every Day!

Make every day Earth Day by using your social media platform. Inform others about ways to make a positive difference. Please do your research on the political leaders you elect and make sure they care about the environment. Never stop learning and improving.

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• 10 Simple Ways to Make Every Day Earth Day
• I was raised on a farm in Minnesota, surrounded by beautiful forests and animals. My first lessons were about sustainable living and how to leave the world better than when I found it. After college, I was employed by a school focused on environmental education and would.