On April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day, a day entirely dedicated to nature and all its ecosystems, to the protection of our natural resources and to finding sustainable solutions to mitigate the pollution of our planet. The prosperity of every community on earth depends on the presence of water, fresh air, forests and the scenic beauty found in its natural spaces. In this day and age, we actually lead such hasty lives that we have become oblivious to the fact that we need nature to survive, in the same way a plant needs a rich soil to be able to grow. Confronted by a myriad of environmental conflicts, we often feel overwhelmed and doubtful about how to contribute to a possible solution to the environmental problems around us. It can be useful to reflect on the environmental problems we witness on a daily basis and, consequently, take the decision to make some changes in our homes, offices, schools and all other community spaces. For this reason, Futuro Verde is committed to helping with our community´s waste management and has accepted the challenge of functioning as a recycling center both for our institution and our students´ homes. As an institution, we feel proud to be in the position to contribute to the search for sustainable solutions to the problems of waste production and its ill management. We aim to make our students aware of these problems and of the need to Reject, Reduce, Reuse, and, lastly, Recycle. We truly appreciate your support in making our community more sustainable every day!
