由于疫情的影响，今年我们很难以传统方式来纪念“地球日”这个重要的日子了。但是，我们还是可以用其他方式来纪念这一天，尽己所能地保护环境。
在启明星社区，我们承诺在地球日4月22日北京时间下午4:00至5:00这一时段暂停用电。欢迎您加入我们的行动！
除此以外，这里还有7种保护地球、合理利用资源的方式，供大家在家尝试。
尽量吃素
长时间待在家里，是发挥创造力，丰富一下日常饮食的好机会！也许你今年下定决心要多吃些素食，又或许你只想通过摄取富含维生素的水果和蔬菜来增强免疫系统。无论如何，现在都可以在餐桌上做些改变。你可以尝试一些新的植物性食品——比如罐装的豆制品、干豆和大米等不易腐烂的食物，它们易于烹饪且营养丰富。
另外，减少食物浪费很重要，这段时间刚好充分利用家中的残羹剩饭。如果你家里有变质的食品，就拿来堆肥吧。用特百惠箱子堆肥，放在家中的某处，比如冰箱里、水槽下或阳台上。
多读书少出门
读书可以充实头脑和心灵，进而造福于我们的地球：读书这类的消遣可以有效地减少人员流动，而后者是众所周知的碳密集型活动。所以，请掸去你一直想读的那本大部头书籍上的灰尘，开始阅读吧。如果你在这场不适宜运动的大流行病期间渴望运动，何不打开一本你最喜爱的运动员传记或体育大事记呢？虽然图书馆关闭了，你还可以选择电子书。
酸酸的柠檬可以当消毒剂
对抗传染性很强的病毒时，清洁用品和消毒剂是我们的好帮手。如果这些用品在你家附近的商店缺货，或者你更喜欢天然、环保的消毒剂，那么你尽可以选择更安全的替代品。其实，你的储物室里可能本来就有这些替代品。
你可以用双氧水和酒精自制消毒液、喷雾剂和湿巾（只需确保混合液中含70%的酒精，擦拭后让物体表面自然风干即可）。白醋和伏特加酒也是强力清洁剂，可轻松消除油脂、霉菌、异味、污渍和蜡垢。对于需要清洁但无需消毒的表面，可以使用柠檬，它还可以用来清洁无孔隙、无渗透的表面。重复使用家中现有的喷雾瓶，无需购买新的，这样更环保！
把不再需要的物品拿出来分享
彻底清点一下家里的物品，包括衣物、行李等，看看是否有些还需要。你可能会发现一些全新物品可以用来送人。
发掘可以重新用起来的“宝贝”
待在家里让我们有时间清点所有的物品。你可能会惊讶地发现，塞在衣柜最里面的那些牛仔裤又重新开始流行了。搞清楚自己拥有哪些东西可以防止重复购买，长期而言会帮你抑制冲动消费。
处理食物也是这样。你可能听人说过：“可以用剩菜做高汤。”——现在你终于有时间做了！把所有的剩菜扔进锅里，放些忘在冰箱里面（或其他什么地方）的调料，加水，小火慢炖几个小时，最后过滤。这种高汤能用来烹制佳肴，比如拉面、意大利调味饭，或者只是清汤。
为大自然行动起来
这里还有一项环保活动，供所有年龄段的人参与：
减少鸟类的撞击：每年都有数百万只鸟撞在窗子上，因为它们经常被自己或是自然界物体反射在窗玻璃上的影子所吸引。
降低鸟类撞击的机率，你可以这样做——把彩色图画装饰在CD的两面。画完后，将线穿过CD中间的孔，并在一端打结。把CD挂在窗前，屋内或屋外均可。
坚持运动！
在家里闷得快要发疯了？保持社交距离并不意味我们必须整天待在室内。你可以花上20分钟在街区附近走走，探索些新路，骑骑自行车。在公共场所，和他人接触时请保持安全距离。置身大自然、特别是树林中，能显著缓解压力和焦虑，改善情绪，让精力和睡眠更充足，增强免疫力。
希望上述建议对你有所启发。请记住，无论面临任何情况，你总能应对。
感谢阅读！祝你度过一个有意义的地球日！
资料来源: https://www.earthday.org/11-actions-for-the-planet-during-a-pandemic/
With Earth Day happening in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic, it may be harder to commemorate this all-important day in the traditional way. But we can still do our part to mark this day and do what we can to be environmentally conscientious.
For the Daystar community, we will be marking Earth Day with a pledge to be completely electricity-free from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Beijing time.Please join us if you can.
In addition, here are seven ways you can help our earth, during these challenging times.
Go plant-based and compost
When you’re stuck in your house, time is your friend. Now is the time to get creative and break those food ruts! Maybe you made a resolution to eat more plants this year, or maybe you just want to boost your immune system with an abundance of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables. Either way, now is the time to get creative with your cooking.
Try some new plant-based recipes — Nonperishable foods, like canned or dry beans and rice, are easy to prepare and nutritious. It’s always important to save leftovers and reduce food waste, and this is an especially good time to be making the most of what you have. If you have any produce that has gone bad and you can’t use, try composting. You can compost in a tupperware and store it in your freezer, under the sink, on a balcony, wherever!
Reading over streaming
Reading is good for the mind, the soul and it turns out, the planet: A pastime like reading easily replaces streaming, which is notoriously carbon-intensive. So, dust off that massive book you’ve been meaning to read, and get to work. Also, if you’re craving sports amid a sportsless pandemic, why not crack open a biography about your favorite athlete or sports moment? Since libraries are closed, opt for an e-book.
When life gives you lemons… make disinfectants
When trying to fight a very contagious virus, cleaning products and disinfectants are our best friends. Whether it might be because your store is out of stock, or because you enjoy natural solutions, you can skip the harsh chemical sprays in favor of safer alternatives. Plus, they’re probably already in your pantry.
You can make homemade disinfectant solutions, sprays and wipes using hydrogen peroxide and alcohol (just make sure your mix is 70% alcohol, and leave it to dry on its own). White vinegar and vodka are power cleaners, easily cutting through grease and removing mildew, odors, stains and wax buildup. For surfaces that need to be cleaned — but not sterile — lemons can also be used to clean non-porous surfaces. For extra points, reuse existing spray bottles in your home instead of buying new ones!
Share your stuff, if you can
Do a complete check of what you have in storage and see if you really need everything. Cleaning products, clothes, extra luggage, anything. You may discover brand news items that you can giveaway.
Take stock, and make stock
Being stuck at home allows us to take stock of what we already have, and what we don’t need more of. You might be surprised to find that those jeans you had crammed in the back of your closet are back in style. Knowing what you already have can prevent you from making impulse or unnecessary purchases in the future, thus reducing your consumer footprint in the long-run.
Also, everyone’s always telling you to “use your vegetable scraps to make stock” — now you finally have the time to do it! Throw all your veggie scraps into a pot, add some dried-up and forgotten herbs you found at the back of your fridge, add water and let them simmer away for a few hours. Strain and use this stock to make some soul-comforting dishes like ramen, risotto or just plain soup.
Do an eco-friendly activity — no matter your age
We’re all grappling with changes to our daily lives, and these changes affect everyone. Here's one activity to engage people of all ages during the coronavirus pandemic. Take a look — I’m sure you’ll find something to renew your spirit.
Reduce Bird Collisions: Every year millions of birds collide with windows because they often see their own reflection or nature, reflected in the window.
Have participants decorate CD’s with colorful drawings on both sides. When they’re done drawing, thread yarn through the hole and tie at one end. CD’s can be hung in front of windows either outside or inside within your faith community or at home.
Keep your body moving!
Stir crazy yet? Social distancing doesn’t mean we have to stay indoors all day. Take 20 minutes to get outdoors and take a walk around the block, explore new trails or go for a bike ride. Many of these spaces allow you to connect with others from a safe distance. Spending time in nature, especially among trees, significantly reduces stress and anxiety, improves mood, energy, sleep and boosts the immune system.
We hope the above ideas may helpful for you. Remember, no matter the circumstances, you can always make a difference.
Thank you….and Happy Earth Day.
Source: https://www.earthday.org/11-actions-for-the-planet-during-a-pandemic/
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