Many small actions can bring a huge change. Being aware and contributing little towards making the environment better is what the day is dedicated to. United Nations started the initiative in 1974 to make people aware of the environment while encouraging actions to protect the environment. World environment day is celebrated on the 5th of June every year. The slogan or World environment day theme 2023 is #BeatPlasticPollution.

The campaign focuses on spreading awareness of how plastic is becoming a significant contributor to global pollution. Through various programs, the emphasis is on urgent action to reduce plastic pollution and its harmful environmental effects.

With an intent to contribute to the mission, let us explore some World Environment Day 2023 activity ideas that can be organised at the workplace.

5 Ways to Celebrate World Environment Day 2023 at Office

Contribution to the betterment of the environment and combatting pollution is not a one-day process. It is important to inculcate a few habits and practices in life regularly. Some of them are:

Starting a community clean-up drive.

You can identify an area commonly used by the community surrounding your location. For example, a children’s park or a beach. You can always partner with the municipalities and companies to take up this drive. Providing sustainable solutions and educating people about inculcating simple habits to keep the surroundings clean are some ways to contribute to the cause. This will give you a break from the regular office and provide individuals/participants with a sense of satisfaction. Remember to use the safety gadgets like rubber gloves and tongs for safety.

Plant a Tree

This is one of the most effective and straightforward activities that allow you to spend meaningful time with mother earth while being close to nature. Planting a tree helps reduce the amount of carbon dioxide, thus cleaning the toxic air. Additionally, it helps prevent soil erosion, provides shade, and improves air quality. Every tree planted in your backyard or in your community brings a positive impact on the environment.

Reduce Plastic

The consumption of single-use plastic has increased over the years. However, disposal and degeneration of plastic take 100s of years. Using biodegradable products while eliminating single-use plastic products every day can lead to a better environment. Such single-use plastics are the major contributor to all the environmental elements -air, soil, and water. You can ban single-use plastic by encouraging people to have their own reusable water bottles or use crockery for tea and coffee instead of a one-time use of paper and plastic cups.

Paper-free office challenge

Automating the processes and making the operations paperless to the maximum possible extent can bring a huge difference to our environment. Hundreds of trees are cut to make one rim of paper. It is obvious that the more trees, the better will be the air quality. You can start this initiative by challenging your employees not to use paper for one day. Making the employees realise the importance of going digital will lead to a better environment.

Inculcate 3 R’s.

Making your employees aware of the importance and impact of the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, can inspire them to practice in their day-to-day activities. For example, taking care of your belongings will increase the item’s life. This will lead to less disposal and thus the lesser need for disposal and recycling.

Conclusion

World Environment Day was started with a mission of making people aware of their environment and introducing sustainable ways to reduce plastic waste pollution. Organising World Environment Day 2023 activities at the office will bring in more awareness and sensitisation that every little contribution can make an impact. Absorption of some of the ways in daily routine is the only way to a better future.