WHAT CAN WE DO TO PRESERVE NATURE ALREADY?
TODAY?
Traditionally, Ukraine, like the rest of the world, celebrates World Environment Day on June 5. This day
is considered one of the most important events on the ecological calendar and is celebrated annually in
more than 100 countries around the world.
Environmental protection is a new form of interaction between man and nature,
generated in modern conditions. It is a system of state and social measures
(technological, economic, administrative-legal, educational, international), aimed at
on the harmonious interaction of society and nature, the preservation and reproduction of natural resources and
existing ecological communities in the name of future generations. Today, environmental problems are in
are among the most important and determine the level of well-being of the entire world civilization and, in particular, ours
countries.
Celebrating World Environment Day helps draw public attention to environmental problems
and emphasizes the urgent need to change people's attitudes towards the rational use and
reproduction of natural resources.
Nature is the direct habitat of man, so it is very important to take care of it.
to preserve it for future generations. The task of environmental protection
environment is currently facing all of humanity.
More and more often we complain about bad air, poor-quality water, dirt on the roads, deteriorating health,
low-quality products, deforestation… And if we continue to just passively observe, then
Further environmental degradation is inevitable.
Each of us can change our lifestyle to help nature. We can start small,
gradually moving on to more serious steps, and you will contribute to the common cause - protection
environment. Pay attention to your home and daily habits. Share your
knowledge with those around us. We can live in harmony with nature and must protect our planet –
our common home.
Practical tips for every day on how to be environmentally friendly:
• Use energy-saving lamps. They consume 3-5 times less energy.
electricity than incandescent bulbs.
• Turn off your computer and TV at night. Computers and some other devices (TVs,
hi-fi systems) consume energy even in sleep mode, so turn off the devices
completely when not in use (unplug).
• Sort your trash. Separately collected waste is not trash, it is recyclable material.
• Go shopping with eco-bags. Try not to take the plastic bags offered.
in the store, get your own bag made of eco-friendly materials and carry it with you.
• Don't use disposables. Try not to buy disposable products.
use: dishes, napkins, razors, pens, prefer instead
suitable for reusable items.
• Get rid of uneconomical equipment. When buying, pay attention to efficiency.
appliances (labeling A, A+, Energy Star), so you can reduce your bill for
electricity on 30%.
• Take a shower instead of a bath. Reduce shower time, reduce pressure,
purchase a special economical nozzle with an air shower function (saturates the flow
water with air). Repair leaking faucets.
• Install a water meter. By installing an apartment water meter, you will save on
utilities and at the same time help nature.
• Choose household chemicals correctly. Before buying detergents, be sure to
Pay attention to their composition indicated on the packaging and read the instructions carefully.
• Hand in your waste paper. A tree is cut down to make 60 kg of paper. When we see
huge areas of deforestation, we feel sorry for the forest, and at the same time we throw newspapers into the bin for
waste.
• Choose what is good for you and nature. Choose environmentally friendly products grown
without the use of fertilizers and pesticides.
• Donate unwanted items. Give them to other people, this way you give them a second life.
things that will be beneficial.
• Walk more often. Walking does not harm nature and is beneficial.
To your health.
This Day gives each of us the opportunity to take responsibility for caring for our planet and
actively promote change.
We all live on one planet and by polluting it, we harm ourselves and our
descendants. Everyone must find ways for themselves to improve the environment. Together
We are able to make the environment better and continue to not forget about its protection and preservation of natural resources.
treasures.
Our future depends on us!