Julie Gefroh, PaperCut – What a world in which we find ourselves for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

One good thing out of this lockdown is the good it’s doing the Earth. Less pollution, lower oil consumption, clearer skies.

But that doesn’t mean the fight is over.

Now more than ever, we need to accept responsibility for our planet. Same as we have with washing our hands and observing self-isolation and social distancing.

While carbon emissions are down due to quarantine, they most certainly won’t stay that way unless we continue being proactive.

So while Earth Day is overshadowed this year by this unprecedented pandemic, there’s an opportunity to embrace it as a turning point.

Our current situation can actually serve some constructive lessons on how we can keep protecting our planet from the harsh reality of climate change.

3 sustainability lessons from COVID-19 

Here are some sustainable strategies, inspired by the current lockdown, that we can possibly keep moving forward.

1. If you can reach it on foot or bicycle, do it! 

There’s definitely been an increase in walking, as exercise is one of the essential activities some of us can leave the house for. Use it as a reminder of how beneficial and convenient walking or riding can be.


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