On 15th of April Earth Day is celebrated. You can sing songs and give speeches, but the key point is that some simple but sensible deeds will help to make your own “ecological contribution” into saving the planet.

1. Less plastic!
Do you like buying soda in plastic bottles? So you should know that 90% of plastic bottles don’t recycle, so for their disruption hundreds of years are needed. The solution is simple: use various cute bottles for any taste which have appeared in local shops. It’s more convenient and healthy! It’s time to say “No” to plastic bags, 500 billion of which are thrown away annually. Comfortable paper ones, made of recyclable materials, or fabric bags which are currently fashionable. How comfortable it is!
2. Save the water.
Do you like swimming in bath? Taking shower saves two times more water. Check it yourself. Moreover, lots of singers have checked their uniqueness in shower!
3. Plant your own tree
Who has ever planted a tree? If it can be included in a list of family traditions, a lot of forests will be growing again. You’ll be definitely remembered by your heritors! Plant in the pot will remind about your attention more than cut flowers.
4. Take care of forest
Season of having picnics has already started, so everyone pleasantly go to forests or parks. Remember the rules: clean after having rest and be careful with the fire.
5. “Beware of cars!”
If you have a car, you definitely know about harmful emissions. Normal state of engine and clean air filters remarkably lower the level of polluting environment. Take care of your “tootsie-wootsie” and of air, which we breathe in. Those who like walking on foot also do a good thing: harmful matters are not dismissed into the air, traffic is not so loaded, body keeps fit and mood is great! Cycling (skateboarding, rolling – as you wish) completely changes your life.
6. Pay attention to your gadgets
Turn computer off when you go to sleep. Don’t leave it in a sleeping mode, but turn it off, because it’s 40 V during 24 hours! Set your computer for it not to load while having morning washing. It’s better to turn all gadgets off during a night, even chargers. In addition, change the temperature in your flat or house. If you use central heating or air conditioner, lower the temperature to one degree in winter and increase to one degree in summer: it saves up to 10% of energy.
7. Use it sensibly
Do you print a lot using printer? Set the printer for two sides print and use both sides of paper. How many trees will you save? Don’t forget, that waste paper can also be useful, it is used to produce nice note pads and many other different things.
8. Where can one reuse batteries?
Used batteries no one throws away in the trash can. When they finish working, they are brought to reception stations and then recycled.  There are many stations like this in Zhytomyr, and Google will show you where is the nearest.
9. One-day vegetarian
For producing 500 grams of beef 2500 liters of water are needed. One vegetarian day a week will help you health and the entire planet.
10. Self-esteem every day
There is no need to wait for Earth day to take care of environment. Simply keep everything clean around yourself. It’s just self-respect.
Even one person can make a big contribution in our planet’s future, so celebrate in modern way: like and share simple recommendations for keeping environment safe.

Translated by Aliona Matushevich