Luther Celebrates Earth Day
Earth Day is a significant environmental movement designed to demonstrate support for the protection of our planet, and is celebrated each year on Apr. 22.
In honour of this year's theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," Luther encourages our community to participate in initiatives supporting the commitment to see a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by the year 2040.
Here are some of the ways we are encouraging our staff and faculty to honour and nurture mother earth:
In honour of this year's theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," Luther encourages our community to participate in initiatives supporting the commitment to see a 60% reduction in the production of all plastics by the year 2040.
Here are some of the ways we are encouraging our staff and faculty to honour and nurture mother earth:
- Encouraging the commitment to using Zero Plastic Waste by chossing reusable products, supporting businesses that are reducing their plastic footprint and avoiding unnecessary, single-use plastics.
- Participating in Zero Paper Day. Look at your documents on the computer, limit printing (or at least print double-sided) and better still: don’t print, send out the electronic versions of these documents.
- Choosing active transportation like walking, running, or cycling.
- Calculating your ecological footprint.
- Learning more through the Centre for Earth Consciousness and Gender Justice and engaging with valuable Eco-Consciousness Organizations.
Additional Resources:
We would like to invite you to an upcoming Earth Day webinar titled "Turning Conscience into Action for a Thriving Earth: Insights from Fritjof Capra and Marina Silva (Minister of Environment of Brazil)." Join us on Apr. 22! Register now to secure your spot.
Did you know over 70% of the birds in the continent are born in Canada? Wings Over a Water, a film by Ducks Unlimited Canada, is a stunning nature documentary which follows the sandhill crane, yellow warbler and mallard during the migratory journeys of each species.
Seventy-five theatres across Canada have partnered to provide exclusive screenings of the film for a special rate of $6.99 with proceeds supporting conservation through Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Learn more about Wings Over Water here.
Seventy-five theatres across Canada have partnered to provide exclusive screenings of the film for a special rate of $6.99 with proceeds supporting conservation through Ducks Unlimited Canada.
Learn more about Wings Over Water here.