It's Earth Day, Bexley! / by Elizabeth Ellman

A billion people from across the globe are coming together today to take action, learn and educate, show support for environmental protection, and Invest in our Planet.

An investment in our planet is also an investment in health, justice, and the future. An investment in our planet is taking action today and every day in the future. It is picking up litter, reducing consumption of coal and fuel, planting beneficial plants, protecting animals, and — perhaps most importantly — talking to friends about the crises and letting corporations and government know that you desire a healthier and just future.

An investment in our planet is ongoing and constantly evolving to be more impactful. Today's actions mean little if they're not also tomorrow's actions. Let today be the pivotal moment where change starts. Learn to recycle right and then how to recycle less. Reduce your consumption of animal products and source repetitively grown foods. Plant plants that fix nitrogen, attract pollinators, and retain water in the soil. Turn off your faucet and turn on our bidet. Find something that you can sustain, do it to the best of your ability, teach it to others, and then do it better.

"This is the moment to change it all — the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, and our livelihoods.

For Earth Day 2022, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet" (earthday.org).

Learn more about ways you can help the planet at The Green Bexley Fair tomorrow; we'll see you at Schneider Park from 11 a - 2 p!