Earth savers' tips for a sustainable summer vacation

Earth Guards’ tips for a sustainable summer vacation

Summer is the time of school vacation for most of our children. After a long school year, summer is an outlet for fun and a time to play outdoors. Whether you are planning to spend a summer vacation on a beach or spending it at home, there are a number of tips that can make your summer vacation a sustainable vacation.

With constant concern about increasing amounts of carbon emissions, it is wise to think about how we can help our planet. This is crucial, not only for ourselves, but for the future of generations to come. So Earth Guards encourages you to adopt sustainable behaviors during your summer vacations; Living sustainably - contrary to what is expected - does not require fundamental, stressful changes. Here are some of the things you can do this summer.

1- Using fans

Instead of relying entirely on air conditioners, try using fans to cool the rooms of your home, whether they are ceiling fans or traditional (stand) fans, as using these fans is more environmentally friendly than air conditioners. Because it consumes much less energy, and your electricity bill will be much kinder!

We realize - of course - that the climate in Egypt - especially in its southern regions - can become very hot in the summer, and sometimes an air conditioner is absolutely necessary, but by using fans you can reduce the operating time of the air conditioners.

2- Using natural lighting

For me, nothing compares to the natural ray of sunlight that illuminates our homes and offices with its natural light. Using natural light helps reduce the need to use artificial lights in your homes; Which saves energy in the long run. Research also indicates that natural light enhances vitamin D, reduces seasonal depression, and improves sleep habits. So your bodies will be healthy.

Natural light is radiant, attractive and stimulating. It makes you feel more alert and ready to deal with daily burdens. Whether you have one window or more, we encourage you to use natural light. To help you reduce the use of light bulbs.

3- Eating ice cream as

This is one of many people's favorite summer sustainability tips. Eating more ice cream cones is a sustainable choice, compared to buying plastic ice cream cups and containers.

Have you ever thought about the huge amount of waste generated by ice cream purchases? Compared to ice cream cups, ice cream is usually bought fresh and unwrapped, or at the very least, you can buy it in a paper wrapper.

4- Reusable Water Bottles

It is obvious that summer is associated with cold water, and therefore many people use bottled water (mineral), but this causes the presence of huge numbers of plastic bottles, which are often disposed of randomly.

Instead, make yourself a reusable bottle and bring it with you wherever you go, or use ice cubes; So that you do not need to buy bottled water when you leave your homes.

5- Preparing food at home

Preparing food at home is a sustainable habit that saves time and money, reduces waste, and improves health, but during the summer holidays we are always on the move or traveling. Therefore, we may not be able to fully implement this advice.

You may not be able to make everything at home during the summer vacation, but can you reduce the amount of times you eat out? Of course you can; Cooking with your family during a beautiful vacation on one of the wonderful beaches ofEgypt is a special pleasure that only those who have tried it can appreciate.

6- Preserving beaches

No summer vacation is without a trip to one of the various destinations in the Red and Mediterranean Bahrain, but - unfortunately - we find that many beaches suffer from large amounts of pollution; As a result of the increased demand for it in the summer; So be positive, and spread awareness among you of the necessity of preserving the cleanliness and beauty of our beaches, and dispose of waste in its designated places.

7- Shop responsibly

In every summer season, fashion trends are created, many flock to them, and then they disappear, turning into large amounts of waste. This is why we encourage you to shop for fashion and shoes - and other things - in a responsible manner that is appropriate for most times and occasions.

On the other hand, while shopping in large stores, you should make sure to bring your own reusable bags, instead of surrendering to the plastic bags provided to you by sellers.

8- Reducing plastic

Summer is associated with many gatherings, whether with family and relatives or friends and colleagues. Of course, these gatherings are not devoid of sharing food and drinks, but unfortunately many of us resort to using plastic cutlery. For ease of use and disposal.

Instead, we strongly advise you to avoid plastic, and use traditional alternatives such as plates and cutlery. We understand that it may be tiring to clean these many tools, but our planet deserves this effort from you.

9- Reading and sports instead of screens

Our children - as well as we - spend a long time in front of television, computer, and smartphone screens. To follow various programs, or watch cinematic and dramatic works, and with the passage of time our interest in reading books and reading stories diminished.

Make this summer a starting point for reading, as a hobby and a means of entertainment, instead of watching television. Unleash your imagination and the imagination of your children by reading stories and novels, or even going out to see the nature around you, and doing a little exercise.

In conclusion, we wish you an enjoyable and sustainable summer holiday!