Mayors Across Arizona Join Together To Celebrate Earth Day AZ

Tempe AZ

27 April, 2021

10:34 AM

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Press release from the City of Tempe: April 27, 2021 Ten Arizona mayors joined together to celebrate Earth Day AZ, a new statewide collaboration celebrating the many ways Arizona communities support the Earth with the goal of inspiring residents to take action for Earth Day during the month of April and beyond. As members of and in partnership with Arizona State University's Sustainable Cities Network, Arizona mayors and communities are showing that there is power in unity and that we all have a role to 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 world."Celebrating this day is so important," said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. "It is proof that we can make a positive global impact when we work together locally. It is also a great way to highlight the work we do year-round to make an impact on reducing carbon emissions." To learn more and view a video message from the Mayors visit www.EarthDayAZ.org. Participating cities and towns for Earth Day AZ include: Tempe – Mayor Corey WoodsEl Mirage – Mayor Alexis HermosilloFlagstaff – Mayor Paul DeasyFountain Hills – Mayor Ginny DickeyMesa – Mayor John GilesOro Valley – Mayor Joe WinfieldPeoria – Mayor Cathy CarlatPhoenix - Mayor Kate GallegoSedona - Mayor Sandy MoriartyTucson – Mayor Regina Romero Since April 22, 1970, Earth Day has been globally recognized as a way to motivate 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. Reducing our consumption to be more sustainable:• Don't leave water running when not in use• Carpool or use public transit whenever possibleReusing materials to decrease waste:• Use your own reusable water bottle or coffee mug• Take reusable shopping bags to the grocery storeRecycling 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 containerReconsidering the items used daily:• Use energy-efficient and long-lasting LED bulbs in the home• Buy recycled paper for your home and office These simple ways of reducing, reusing, recycling and reconsidering help all of us achieve amore sustainable future. This press release was produced by the City of Tempe. The views expressed here are the author's own.