Mayors Across Arizona Join Hands To Celebrate Earth Day In Phoenix

Phoenix AZ

22 April, 2021

7:06 AM

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Press release from the City of Phoenix: April 21, 2021 Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and nine other Arizona mayors are coming together to celebrate Earth Day AZ, a new statewide collaboration that celebrates the ways Arizona communities support the Earth with the goal of inspiring residents to take action for Earth Day during the month of April. Arizona mayors are showing that there is power in unity and the role we all must play in ensuring our planet's health now and in the future. Collectively, we can protect our precious and diverse natural resources and secure a thriving future for our state and the world. "On Earth Day, it is important we take time to reflect upon the climate action we've taken and recommit to the projects and investments we need to advance this critically important work. I'm proud to stand with mayors across the state to ensure we are taking meaningful action to protect our planet for generations to come," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. Since April 22, 1970, Earth Day has been globally recognized as a way to motivate progressive environmental initiatives. Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but every day is the perfect opportunity for residents to show their commitment to protect the environment through more sustainable practices. The following are simple ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and will help all of us achieve a more sustainable future: Reducing our consumption to be more sustainable: Don't leave water running when not in use Carpool or use public transit whenever possible Reusing materials to decrease waste: Use your own reusable water bottle or coffee mug Take reusable shopping bags to the grocery store Recycling to reduce the amount of waste: Quickly rinse out food cans before placing in your blue recycling container Junk mail and magazines can go in your blue recycling container Reconsidering the items used daily: Use energy-efficient and long-lasting LED bulbs in the home Buy recycled paper for your home and office Participating cities and towns for Earth Day AZ include: El Mirage Flagstaff Fountain Hills Mesa Oro Valley Peoria Phoenix Sedona Tempe Tucson This press release was produced by the City of Phoenix. The views expressed here are the author's own.