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Living Well

Earth Day Every Day

This Earth Day, we invite you to join us in discovering ways to reduce your environmental footprint. Whether it's reducing waste, conserving energy, or supporting sustainable practices, every small action counts. Our daily choices become opportunities to support not only the planet, but also our personal wellness. Here are some simple ways to make every day Earth Day:

Plastics in the Ocean

Our ocean produces half the world's oxygen, absorbs 90% of the excess heat from climate change and supports millions of species and billions of people. Our ocean is truly awesome, but it is not invincible.


Plastic waste is harming our oceans, lakes and rivers, and endangering our coral reefs and marine life. One way to make a positive impact is to consider using a reusable water bottle. Americans purchase about 50 billion water bottles per year. By switching to a reusable bottle, you can help reduce your single use plastic consumption.


Learn more about the threat and impact of plastic pollution and get tips to reduce your plastic consumption:

Get Outdoors

Exposure to green space in cities and suburbs is associated with a host of health benefits such as improved mental health and reduced cardiovascular disease. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientists have also drawn a correlation between the amount of green space near homes and chronic stress reduction. There is so much to appreciate in the natural environment, whether it's across the country or just outside your door. Discover ways to make the most of your time outdoors:

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Sources: www.epa.gov; www.earthday.org; www.oceanconservancy.org

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