The environmental changes that are being observed such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, overexploitation of natural resources and global spread of diseases, lead us to think that the most significant problem of the XNUMXst century that human beings have to solve will be conservation. environmental. For this you have to start by re-educating all people, and one way is through Playful Activities to Care for the Environment.
Recreational Activities to Care for the Environment
The environmental changes that are being observed are leading all human beings to a catastrophic outcome, and it is our responsibility to change our attitude and have a relationship with nature in which human beings see themselves as integrated into the planet and, this way live in harmony with the environment. At present, there are technological solutions to change towards another development model, however, for this to happen, there must be political will to carry it out. Coupled with a social change where the new values are based on sustainability, respect and justice.
Human beings play a fundamental position in promoting an efficient and renewable energy model. This can be achieved by saving energy in daily activities and also by lobbying as consumers to put pressure on companies to produce goods using cleaner technologies and on governments to pass laws that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Recycling
Among the environmental awareness activities in which societies can get involved, because it allows everyone to understand why it is important to conserve the environment, are the Recycling programs. These activities can be delivered to groups of school-age children, college-educated youth, housewives, and other members of a community, as well as employees and managers of a company, all carrying out the activity and incorporating it into each one of their homes.
The recycling activity can be carried out in different ways, from participating in activities to separate cardboard, paper and plastic in homes and also in schools; participating in film forum days and talks explaining the importance of recycling, reusing plastic bottles, tetrapak to manufacture other objects such as furniture, pens, new containers for pots, clothes and other everyday objects, which are based on the reuse of residual materials.
The reuse of furniture is an activity that can generate many benefits for communities because it reduces waste volumes and even generates income, because they are objects that need to be restored, increase the useful life of furniture and create colorful furniture once its use is complete. restoration. This can be achieved by getting an old and antique-looking piece of furniture that by sanding it, painting it with bright or neutral colors, putting on new accessories and varnishing, you will get a new piece of furniture without having to spend a lot of money, acquiring a new piece of furniture and without generating more trash by throwing out an old piece of furniture.
Separation of solid waste, this is an activity that can be carried out from home. This separation is essential in this type of project because not all products that can be recycled and reused are made with the same materials. Due to this, in the field of recycling projects there is a differentiation of colors of the containers where the materials to be recycled are placed: the blue color identifies the cardboard and paper materials, the yellow color identifies the containers where they place separate plastics, green to place glass and red for organic waste.
learn to compost
Composting is a way to learn how organic matter is formed, which is then absorbed as food by plants. The composter is made with organic waste and plant material found in the garden, such as: fallen leaves, grass or lawn clippings, weeds and also fruit residues, such as rice husks, pineapple shells, mango and others more.
When a compost is made, it is taught how vegetables are recycled, and the amount of this type of waste in garbage dumps and landfills is reduced. The organic materials are accumulated in containers or piles made according to the chosen composting technique and will be reduced by the aerobic and anaerobic fermentation process, and converted into humus or organic fertilizer.
You can attend workshops given in town halls, schools, and botanical gardens to learn the different techniques to produce organic fertilizer, starting with composting and continuing to make it at home, applying the most suitable according to where you live. Also, remain involved with these institutions that constantly carry out environmental education and awareness activities.
Field trips and interpretation of nature
One of the activities that brings people together and raises awareness about caring for the environment are field trips, especially those oriented towards a constructive profile and that have the objective of educating themselves and going beyond just enjoying nature. One way to direct a field trip is to aim to collect garbage, for example paper, plastic and cardboard.
Therefore, in addition to carrying water and fruits for the road, they also have to carry bags and spikes to collect the garbage that they decided to collect during the road and the hiking activity. Chances are a lot of trash will be found along the way. Another activity that can be incorporated to enjoy nature is to reforest damaged forest areas. For both activities it is convenient to participate with organized groups, for this you only have to meet people with affinities on environmental issues and in this way you will surely end up contacting local or neighborhood groups dedicated to environmental activities.
Other activities that can be done in contact with nature is to attend visits to botanical gardens and national parks, in some of these there are interactive exhibitions that teach to discover the history of plants, which are used for cooking, which are in danger of extinction. These types of activities allow people to end up getting involved in protecting the environment by joining conservation groups or also changing their point of view about environmental programs.
Vegan meals with your friends
Other activities that help to take care of the environment and that can be done from home are themed dinners or meals to share with family and friends. An example would be to share vegan food recipes, this would allow an exchange of opinions on the subject of vegan food and how this type of food helps to take care of the environment. Because they are foods whose production impacts nature very little in a considerable way.
Although it is an activity that is more directed towards vegans and naturists, little by little it will help to promote a more respectful diet with environmental care, towards those omnivorous people who participate in the activity or who are afraid to participate or opt for this dietary option already. either due to ignorance or inexperience.
One way for everyone to participate in the preparation of the dishes to share during dinner is to distribute among each of the people who will attend the preparation of each of the dishes. With the rule that they be appetizing meals and at the same time be made with foods that are organic and that from the point of view of environmental impact are the least impactful. That is to say, that the ingredients would be products of homemade, local or ecological production and the majority of vegetable origin because they harm the environment less than those of animal origin.
Attend exhibitions, museums, cinema forums
An activity in favor of the environment that can be done with children both at home and in schools, is to educate respect for nature and therefore the planet. Bringing topics of conversation at home where the topic of climate change is discussed and how the different activities of human beings positively and negatively impact the natural environment. This will help educate adults who are aware of caring for the environment and, therefore, will have a lifestyle that is respectful of nature.
This can be achieved by having family activities in which they attend talks, exhibitions, film forums and museums or botanical gardens, where the family and especially children can learn about and improve their knowledge regarding nature and how human beings impact with their actions the environment. This will allow to form a critical mind in children and to form future responsible adults with the environment.
In the houses later, they can incorporate activities that maintain interest in conserving the environment, implementing games or educational activities and the main theme is about nature. Some activities that could be carried out would be: With some bottles, product containers and plastic cups, choose an area where to make a nursery. Recycle paper at home. Learn names of plants and draw them. Build a cardboard aquarium and other educational activities.
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