Earth Day in San Francisco

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46 years after its inception, Earth Day is still leading by example and innovating ideas each and every year, moving towards a cleaner and healthier planet. While conservation efforts shouldn’t be confined to a single day out of the year, Earth Day is the main force behind the conservation movement. We have to do what we can to preserve the planet we live on for the generations that will come after us! But how?

Around 300 million tons of plastic are produced each year to create the bags, bottles, and packages that we use every day. Not much of this plastic is being recycled or reused so it sits in landfills. By reducing the amount of plastic we’re using, we can make a huge difference. Invest in one good water bottle that you can refill when you’re thirsty and a couple of canvas bags that you can use for all of your shopping needs.

Even though snail mail has become a somewhat outdated form of mail, you can still find yourself inundated with tons of things in the mail each day. Most of it, you probably didn’t even sign up for! Around 28 billion gallons of water are wasted producing and recycling our junk mail. Cutting down on the junk mail cuts down on the waste. But what can you do about it? Signing up for one of these three services can have your name removed from widely distributed consumer mailing lists. Reducing the amount of junk mail you receive might seem insignificant but it can make a huge difference.

This Saturday, celebrate Earth Day with a huge street fest in San Fran. They’re calling this the most impactful, educational, and fun Street Fest so far! Enjoy top-notch multicultural entertainment on three different stages. Listen to internationally recognized speakers discuss conservation and their experiences. Participate in some hands on DIY crafts that you can take home with you. See the latest in green/sustainable fashion on the runway. There are so many exciting things happening at the Street Fest for Earth Day! Learn more about it here. The Earth Day Street Fest is only a 15 minute drive away from the Wilson Apartments.

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