These bottles, billion of which are manufactured each year worldwide, can affect our health due to the microparticles that they leave in the bottled water. The only environmentally responsible option, therefore, is to drink tap water or use reusable glass bottles.
On 1 February , the European Commission published a proposal for a recast of the Directive on the quality of water intended for human consumption the Drinking Water Directive , the purpose of which, among others, is to boost public confidence in tap water. What's more, by reducing bottled water consumption the Commission expects European homes to save more than million euros every year.
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Skip to main content. You are in Environment Actions that protect the environment. Share in Twitter. Share in Facebook. Whatsapp Whatsapp. We need your help to give rangers the strength and safety they need, and to tackle poaching and demand for products like ivory.
Join us and you can help stop the illegal wildlife trade and tackle other threats facing our natural world. The scale of the challenges facing our planet can seem daunting, but we can all do something.
Here are 10 simple ways you can help reduce your impact, and help in the fight against climate change. Talk to your MP. Tell them to commit to action to protect our natural world. Contact the brands you buy from and get them to tell you how their products are sourced. Use social media — this is one of the most effective ways to get brands to listen to you, so tell them that you want a change.
Talk to your friends, neighbours and colleagues and get them to make positive changes too. Speak up, speak to everyone, and make your voice heard. One of the best things you can do is to keep yourself informed — the more you know the better. It leaves you better equipped to have those conversations with your friends and family and the people you want to influence. Get yourself clued up on the facts, stay up to date with recent news on the state of our natural world and work out what you can do.
We have the world at our fingertips, so learn from influential people, keep up with the news and research organisations that are working to make our planet a better place.
Everyone in the UK over the age of 18 can vote for their MP. This is an opportunity to vote for someone who is representative of you and your views and will make the environment a top priority. Every year more and more young people are working together to show our political leaders that they want change.
We need to ensure we hold our politicians accountable. You can do that by contacting your local MP or attending constituency meetings where you will have an opportunity to make your voice heard. Leave some areas ungrazed to determine range characteristics to manage for. Maintain old standing dead trees and mature forest stands. Large dead trees provide nest cavities for many species and the mature forest will be replaced by old growth over time. Consider donating property to land trusts, or placing a conservation covenant on your property.
This process allows you to protect your land and benefit from potential tax breaks. Use natural products and methods for pest control such as BT Bacillus thuringiensis for caterpillar infestation; use pesticides that have minimal residual effects such as pyrethrins, insecticidal soaps, and dormant oil sprays; use a high-pressure water stream from a hose to control aphids; use barriers and collars around plants to keep pests away.
Learn as much as you can about nature and share your knowledge with others. Visit ecological interpretation centres, natural history museums, and native fish hatcheries to study local ecosystems.
Volunteer at an organization that focuses on conservation or restoration of habitat. Encourage and support local government initiatives that protect habitat and decrease threats to biodiversity. Use environmentally friendly products. Consider patronizing restaurants and grocery stores that offer only sustainable seafood, and speak up about your concerns if you spot a threatened species on the menu or at the seafood counter. Practice responsible boating, kayaking, and other recreational activities on the water.
Never throw anything overboard, and be aware of marine life in the waters around you. All life on Earth is connected to the ocean and its inhabitants. All rights reserved. Mind Your Carbon Footprint and Reduce Energy Consumption Reduce the effects of climate change on the ocean by leaving the car at home when you can and being conscious of your energy use at home and work.
Make Safe, Sustainable Seafood Choices Global fish populations are rapidly being depleted due to demand, loss of habitat, and unsustainable fishing practices. Share Tweet Email. Why it's so hard to treat pain in infants. This wild African cat has adapted to life in a big city. Animals Wild Cities This wild African cat has adapted to life in a big city Caracals have learned to hunt around the urban edges of Cape Town, though the predator faces many threats, such as getting hit by cars.
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