{"id":29397,"date":"2023-10-31T15:17:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T13:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workcarewellness.co.za\/healthwise\/the-planet-needs-you\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T15:17:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T13:17:18","slug":"the-planet-needs-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workcarewellness.co.za\/healthwise\/the-planet-needs-you\/","title":{"rendered":"The Planet Needs You"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THE PLANET NEEDS YOU: HOW TO DO YOUR BIT<\/p>\n

\u201cCleanups play a key role in taking positive actions and empowering people to organize themselves around the world to clean up our planet all on the same day\u201d, says United Nations Under-Secretary-General Maimunah Mohd Sharif on the offcial website for World Cleanup Day. Sharif adds, \u201cMobilizing so many people globally sets an example for the global community on the importance of coming together to change mindsets and lead the change for cleaner, healthier and more livable cities and communities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Taking place every third Saturday of September; this year, World Cleanup Day falls on September 16. How can you do your bit to help?<\/p>\n

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  1. Visit your natural areas and clean up<\/strong>
    \nContribute to proactively reducing the waste in our natural environments by cleaning up \u201cstreets, parks, beaches, forests, rivers, shores, and seas of carelessly discarded waste and plastic rubbish.\u201d Don\u2019t wait for this specific day of the year \u2013 next time you go hiking or visit your local park or beach, take five to 10 minutes to pick up litter as you walk.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Spread kindness, not litter<\/strong>
    \nThe global waste produced per year currently sits at 2.12 billion tons. This astonishing figure \u2013 estimated by The World Counts \u2013 is made up of mainly plastic.
    \nThe good news? Many companies are adopting greener practices by having a zero-waste philosophy, reassures The World Counts.<\/li>\n
  3. Shop with the Earth in mind Global environmental organisation, The Nature Conservancy recommends buying products that have less packaging or recyc- lable packaging to reduce the amount of waste you produce.<\/li>\n
  4. Remain aware<\/strong>
    \nSome companies are \u201cgreenwashing\u201d, explained by the Business News Daily as a company that \u201cpurports to be environmentally conscious for marketing purposes but actually isn\u2019t making any notable sustainability efforts\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It may take some effort and research, but finding brands \u2013 whether for produce, clothing, cosmetics, or appliances \u2013 that actively manufacture greener products can help reduce our waste while putting pressure on companies that are not altering their processes.<\/p>\n

    Why not gather your family, friends, and co-workers this World Cleanup Day to contribute to the world\u2019s largest cleanup gathering? And encourage yourself to produce a little less waste<\/p>\n

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