How You Can Take Part In Earth Day?

Earth Day events take place in many countries around the world. Consult the official map to see what is taking place close to you.  The official Earth Day website has a list of 52 activities that you can do in small groups or from home if you prefer to participate that way. For example, you can use your computer instead of a printer, to view materials. The website also suggests actions as small as picking up trash while you run, to as large as organizing community cleanup or contacting your local political representative for climate change or environmental pollution prevention strategies.

You can also sign up to volunteer with EARTHDAY.ORG, become an Earth Day member and even register your own Earth Day event for people to take part in.

Agencies like NASA have Earth Day activities for you to enjoy in the community or at home. The Old Farmer's Almanac also has 10 mini-activities that you can do such as planting flowers to attract pollinating creatures like bees, stopping pesticide use in your garden, and managing your water consumption carefully.

Supermall In The Philippines Invites People To Start Shopping Sustainably

In commemoration of Earth Day this 2022, the SM Store called on its customers to join  a conscious and deliberate shift toward green living. “Our goal is to make sustainability as accessible as possible for all Filipinos nationwide. The idea that living green is not something that can be integrated in our day-to-day life should be a thing of the past. As we’ve learned, even the simplest of changes in the way we spend can lessen our carbon footprint,” said SM Retail Inc. President Ponciano Manalo.

As a leader in the retail space, the SM Store has always aimed to make life better for customers with top-of-the-line product innovations, marketing, and a diversified portfolio of brands and business partners all of which combined to make it the beloved household brand Filipinos have come to know. It now wants to take that mission to the next level by addressing a fundamental barrier to shifting to green living accessibility.

Associating affordability with living an eco-friendly lifestyle could be the biggest hurdle in making the concept widely accepted in the mass market. Green products are either hard to find or too expensive. The SM Store, however, has already begun the push for more affordable, sustainable options  to meet the demand. With many retail affiliates, the fruits of this pursuit can already be found inside their stores.

”To date, we are working across our multiple channels–tapping SM’s partners and communities in integrating a greener approach. From ensuring the processes are completely sustainable to achieving the eco-friendly design, we hope that with our joined efforts, our customers and stakeholders can reach a point where they will see how easy it is to embrace green living. More than being a commitment to our people, it’s an investment for our planet,” added Manalo.

Since the start of the pandemic, awareness and acceptance of adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle has gradually increased. A report published by Kantar in 2021, showed 75 percent of Filipinos actively seek out brands that offer products or services that lessen their environmental impact. As concern toward the environment and the climate crisis grows, more sustainable practices have become a shared call to action across the globe. As the leading retail brand in the country, the SM Store said it influences customers to make purchasing decisions to help the environment and the planet.

The urgent drive for sustainable living is shared by customers and businesses alike. In 2021, a Euromonitor study said 67 percent of customers across the globe have tried their hand in creating a positive impact by being more conscious of their own purchases. As customers develop a more sustainable shopping behavior, demand for brands that offer eco-friendly products and services has increased.

At the SM Store, brands with sustainable business practices are easily accessible to customers seeking to build green habits. Those interested about SM’s sustainability initiatives may visit smgreenmovement.com.