If you’re like us, you love nature and care about preserving the world for generations to come. While choosing clean energy can curb air pollution, we must also do our part to protect our environment from litter that pollutes our land and waterways. Participating in community cleanup initiatives is one simple yet impactful way to help keep our neighborhoods, parks and natural spaces clean for future generations.
You’ve probably been in a situation where you’re dismayed by litter in a natural environment. You’re walking through the trails of your favorite park, enjoying the warm sun on your face, a gentle breeze on your skin and the sounds of birds singing in the distance. Suddenly, your tranquil experience is disrupted by an aluminum Coke can or plastic bottle that you happen to kick as you walk.
Frustrating, isn’t it?
The good news is that you can do your part wherever you are. Imagine the difference we could make if we all dedicated just one day to community cleanup initiatives where we pick up litter, clean local trails and leave only footprints behind.
Ways to Get Involved With Your Community
National CleanUp Day might come around once a year on the third Saturday of September, but getting involved with your community and finding ways to give back is a great activity you can participate in all year long! Whether you’re passionate about protecting local parks or beautifying public spaces, there are many ways to make a difference and an abundance of organizations who already have momentum going to which you can contribute. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.
Organize a Community Cleanup Initiative
Our community is the people around us, but it also includes the spaces around us. Parks and playgrounds are great resources we all use and appreciate, so why not get some friends together and start a beautification project? Organizing community cleanup initiatives with family, friends, neighbors or coworkers is a simple way to give back while making an immediate impact. Picking up trash and pulling weeds yields immediate results that the community can enjoy, and it brings everyone together for a group effort!
Volunteer With a Local Organization
There are so many organizations, big and small, whose mission is to make a difference where one is needed. Get in touch with your local community center, they can provide recommendations for organizations in your area.
Places to Volunteer
• Local city parks offer many benefits, from recreation to improved air quality, but they actively face litter from pedestrians.
• National parks preserve endangered plants and wildlife but are subject to nearly 70 million pounds of waste nationwide.
• The ocean is a vast, wonderful ecosystem, but it’s plagued by the presence of trash and debris that threaten marine life.
• Nothing spoils a good hiking trail like stumbling upon trash left behind by visitors.
Can’t find a cleanup event near you? You can register a private cleanup with your family, friends and neighbors, or start a public cleanup for everyone in your community. You can also check out National Cleanup Day’s nationwide network of cleanups to find a local cleanup event near you in seconds.
CleanSky Energy’s Commitment to a Cleaner World
It’s important to us at CleanSky Energy to give back to the communities we serve and live true to our values. We are committed to our core principle of achieving a cleaner healthier world for future generations by supporting initiatives that keep our parks, trails and public spaces clean and enjoyable for everyone.
Choose Renewable Energy for a Cleaner Tomorrow
CleanSky Energy is dedicated to making clean energy more accessible through transparent energy plans backed by 100% renewable electricity. By choosing CleanSky Energy, customers can reduce their carbon footprint and support a cleaner, more sustainable future. Whether you’re participating in a community cleanup initiative, supporting a local cause or choosing renewable energy, every action can help make a meaningful difference for our communities and the environment.
Ready to make the switch? Explore your options and find a plan that works for your household. To learn more or enroll today, call our Customer Care team at 888-355-6205 or email CustomerCare@CleanSkyEnergy.com.
