People tend to be reminded about their health goals at the turn of the New Year, and what they're thankful for when Thanksgiving rolls around. On April 22nd--Earth Day--people make the effort to bike to work, recycle empty bottles, and plant trees in their communities. However, sustainability practices are happening throughout the year and are longer-lived than a day's worth of awareness. Making a difference in the world involves being inventive and taking chances. From large corporations to at-home entrepreneurs, everyone wants to do their part in helping the environment--on Earth Day and year-round.

 

Global sustainability movements have proven effective in improving communities and the world. In 2010, Earth Day Network called for commitments from organizations, governments, businesses, and individuals around the world to pledge, contribute, and act on green initiatives with the A Billion Acts of Green movement. Through the movement's effort, people across the world have come together to contribute to sustainability with diversifying projects and goals. The Billion Acts of Green movement, along with the corporations and businesses that partner with Earth Day Network, have accomplished the completion of projects such as:

• 28 million trees planted across Afghanistan
• Over 3.8 million pounds of recyclable material collected in schools across America
• 10.2 million pieces of trash collected along the U.S. coastline
• 44,000 pounds of trash collected from the San Francisco Bay
• 200,000 trees planted in developing countries

Actions speak louder than words. Through contributors' commitments, Earth Day Network has accomplished over 1 billion acts of green, and now seeks to reach 2 billion.

 

Small but Powerful

Large corporations and organizations are doing their part to better the earth on a global scale while individual contributors without a global influence are creating small-scale developments, turning ordinary household items into eco-friendly products. The "To be Nature Wood Chopstick" is a prime example of taking everyday items and rebirthing them into reusable, environment-friendly products. As a common utensil for eating Asian cuisine, this new spin on the traditional chopstick is made of disposable wood with a seed-filled starch cap. To dispose of the chopsticks, simply plant them in the ground and watch them grow. Other sustainable methods with the same concept include Sprout, a high-quality cedar pencil with a water-activated seed capsule inside that can also be planted in the ground. These small but mighty endeavors make a large, global impact.

 

Organizations, businesses, and consumers everywhere understand the continuously growing importance of sustainability, and continue to strive for eco-friendly products and greener developments. With the right amount of leverage and support, small acts of green can reduce everyone's carbon footprint and create a brighter, cleaner future.

 

Sincerely, 

 

Mona Graham
 
Monogram Communication Services

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