--- title: World Environment Day description: This day is for global citizens to do something to take care of the Earth. Read easy tips to implement at home to recycle and reduce waste. image: https://blog.melinkcorp.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20environmental%20activists%20in%20the%20park%20on%20a%20sunny%20day.jpeg --- - [Services](https://melinkcorp.com/services/) - - - [Services Overview](https://melinkcorp.com/services/) - [Building Commissioning](https://melinkcorp.com/services/building-commissioning/) - [Test, Adjust & Balance](https://melinkcorp.com/services/test-adjust-and-balance/) - [Test, Adjust & Balance FAQs](https://melinkcorp.com/services/test-adjust-balance-faqs/) - - #### Why we do what we do “We’ll build a 7 figure new store and we’ll fight with the A/C or negative air pressure for months or years, all because the equipment was never set up properly, causing problems that extend for the life of the building. 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Each year on June 5th, World Environment Day is organized around a specific theme that highlights a particular environmental concern. For 2018, World Environment Day is focused on the issue of plastic pollution. Plastic pollution in our water is killing marine species, polluting beaches, and poisoning human diets. According to the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, on average 60-95% of worldwide marine litter is composed of plastic. These plastics take 450-1,000 years to degrade, yet the plastic material never fully breaks down and it leaves micro-plastics in its toxic wake. These micro-plastics end up in the stomachs of our marine life and subsequently in the stomachs of humans as we consume seafood and other meat poisoned with plastic pollution.   **What Can I Do?** **"Raise your voice, not the sea level!"** -- Message from World Environment Day 1. For World Environment Day, go to your local community either solo or with an organized group and pick up trash that may be littering streets, parks, or other landscapes. While picking up this waste, you and your fellow volunteers can take an extra step to ensure the proper materials are being recycled. Recycling is easy and recycled materials help reduce the amount of garbage in landfills, waterways, and the stomachs of animals! Just check with your local recycling center to see what materials they may accept. 2. Bring re-usable bags when you are shopping. Many think to take their own bags to the grocery store, but think about taking your own bags to the mall or as you run other errands to any store! Many retailers like [Ikea, Adidas, Whole Foods](https://earth911.com/business-policy/plastic-bags-5-stores-eliminate/), and most recently [Disney](http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/04/20/no-more-plastic-bags-at-disney-stores/) have eliminated the use of plastic bags as well! 3. Re-purpose plastic arts and crafts in an exhibit that focuses on sustainability. For example, convert plastic drinking bottles into planters for herbs and flowers. Simply cut a rectangular hole in the side of the bottle, fill with soil, and add your plant or seeds. 4. Ditch the single-use plastic water bottles. Travel with your own reusable water bottle. There are water sources everywhere that you can use to fill up your bottle. It can even help you save money at airports where a bottle of water can be expensive! 5. Utilize [reusable](https://www.amazon.com/Totally-Bamboo-Flatware-Organically-Reusable/dp/B001V7RBYE) or [compostable](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075CZJ7C5/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B075CZJ7C5&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=1713835751726239774&pf_rd_r=61ADWZQHDS9HHG3CFFR4&pd_rd_wg=QpiJ9&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=uDPPh&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=39c43fb2-68fc-11e8-a12a-ad7a82811235) cutlery, as well as compostable and [sustainable food wrap](https://www.beeswrap.com/) instead of plastic versions. Keep a set of silverware in your desk or purse. 6. Educate yourself on misconceptions about recycling! Not all plastics can be recycled through your local provider and not everything that says [biodegradable is a better alternative](https://www.plasticplace.com/blog/5-surprising-secrets-of-biodegradable-plastic-bags). How are you helping our Earth? Comment below.   ![Allison Sternad](https://blog.melinkcorp.com/hubfs/Allison%20Sternad.jpg) #### About [Allison Sternad](https://blog.melinkcorp.com/blog/author/asternad) Allison Sternad is the Director of Marketing & Sustainability at Melink Corporation. She leads marketing creation, strategy, and execution for Melink’s five business units: Intelli-Hood® Kitchen Hood Controls, HVAC Test and Balance, Solar PV, Geothermal, and PositiV® Building Health Monitor. 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