Making small adjustments in your routine can go a long way toward protecting the Earth. Donate an old Babolat to Tennis Racquets for Kids for recycling purposes, or recycle dead tennis balls using Play It Green’s machine.
Put your knowledge of the environment to the test in an enjoyable round of Earth Day trivia hosted by an interactive quiz master! This virtual team building experience promises both entertainment and education!
Take A Yoga Class
Mother Earth deserves our gratitude in many small ways all year long – not just on Earth Day or during its annual commemoration! Yoga classes provide participants with a means of connecting more deeply with the planet and each other while indulging in more meditative movements such as stretching. Yoga also makes an excellent way for players to de-stress after an intensive game or practice session.
Encourage players to take time and focus on their feet by practicing this simple yoga pose. Stand with feet about one toe apart, lifting all toes off of the floor for 10 seconds at a time before placing each back down gently back onto the earth for reconnecting with it.
This simple act can teach players to value their relationship with nature and understand its importance for cleanliness. Plus, it helps develop balance and core strength!
At home or at the tennis club, a small effort can go a long way to helping our planet. Instead of buying single-use plastic water bottles from stores like Target or Wal-Mart, players can bring their own reusable one and fill up at water fountains around court – this will reduce waste generated while saving both money and resources for clubs alike.
Just another effective way of helping reduce waste is donating used equipment and team swag to charity, like shoes to Soles4Souls or Nike Reuse-a-Shoe programs. Not only will your donation benefit those in need while simultaneously decreasing landfill space usage.
Players can reduce their carbon footprint in addition to donating used equipment by carpooling to lessons or matches and playing outdoors instead of indoor facilities when possible. Furthermore, if living near enough your tennis court allows, consider walking or bicycling instead of driving when possible; otherwise if necessary park close to its entrance for maximum congestion reduction and pollution reduction.
Turn Trash Into Treasures
Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to show off your green side! There is so much beauty and diversity out there on this beautiful planet of ours; and there are numerous ways you can experience all these sights without ever leaving home.
Visit the Channel Islands, Old Faithful Geyser and Statue of Liberty virtually – right from your tablet or computer! Touring these landmarks online provides an eco-friendly activity you can do anytime anywhere.
Introduce eco-friendly activities into your workday, such as walking to and working from home when possible. Doing this will not only save money on gas but also reduce environmental footprint.
Many startups around the world have started businesses that convert discarded wood pallets into stylish furniture and other useful items, giving a whole new meaning to “repurpose.” By taking this more sustainable route to business, these startups are changing perceptions about reusing materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Your tennis gear can have a second life. Donate used tennis rackets to Tennis Racquets for Kids, recycle dead balls with Rebounces or use fabric from old team uniforms to craft reusable bags which you can carry water bottles and snacks at your next match.
Create art from recycled materials is an engaging and rewarding activity that benefits the environment. To make a nature picture, collect items from a nature walk such as twigs, leaves and feathers before cleaning them properly before including them in your artwork. Mix powdered paint with sand for color enhancement before glueing down on construction paper.
Recycling crafts using magazines include creating a beautiful trash rainbow. Encourage your children to collect trash in colors from across the rainbow and sort by hue; when done, they can paste their creations on construction paper for display on a wall display! This project is perfect for toddlers needing assistance developing fine motor skills as well as older children who can follow instructions.
Create An Eco-Friendly Space
Tennis players can help protect the planet in many ways. From donating equipment and team swag that no longer fits to creating a compost bin, there are multiple simple ways they can show their commitment.
Earth Day commemorates the anniversary of the inaugural global environmental event, held for the first time on January 23, 1970. The 1970s witnessed significant environmental activism including the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency and passage of landmark environmental statutes such as Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.
As we celebrate Earth Day 2019, let’s thank our planet for providing us with water, sunshine and plenty of shady spots for tennis – without it we wouldn’t be enjoying our beloved sport or honing our skills.
Because of this, we’re delighted to present a list of tennis-inspired Earth Day activities for environmentally conscious players. From virtual gaming to eco-friendly workshops, these exciting eco-friendly ideas will help your teammates recognize the significance of protecting our environment while having plenty of Earth-friendly fun together!
Climate change is one of the greatest environmental challenges threatening society today, so in the US many organizations work to educate the public and mobilize citizens against it by supporting legislation addressing these issues. Another way organizations contribute is through providing educational resources for vulnerable populations – particularly those living in low-income communities.
Calabasas City Hall hosts an Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo each year where residents are invited to explore the benefits of being eco-friendly, sustainability, energy conservation and how they can contribute to helping protect the environment. Admission to this free event offers multiple presentations and booths dedicated to encouraging residents to become more eco-friendly.
Are you searching for an Earth Day activity your entire team can participate in? Consider hosting a webinar about leading a sustainable lifestyle! This online workshop can teach your employees about the benefits of leading an eco-friendly life and how they can implement sustainable changes at home and at work – plus it will make for a fun webinar that keeps them on their toes while giving them insight into who they really are!
Sponsor or Adopt Endangered Animals
If your team wants to give back, consider donating old tennis shoes to charities like Soles4Souls or Nike Reuse-A-Shoe. Not only will this benefit those in need but it will reduce landfill waste as well.
Another effective way to help the environment is to adopt or sponsor endangered animals. Many companies offer symbolic adoption kits with detailed information on wildlife conservation, while Polar Bears International allows you to sponsor specific animals while staying informed on its journey online.
Lastly, if you love sea turtles there are numerous ways you can contribute to their conservation efforts. The Ocean Conservancy’s Sea Turtle Protection Program provides numerous options such as sponsoring one, making donations or volunteering. You could even become a Guardian Angel by contributing monthly.
If marine animals aren’t your passion, there are still plenty of other species you can support through organizations like Polar Bears International or Birds of Prey Worldwide. Furthermore, numerous programs provide education and advocacy in local communities.
As a green company, the Chicago Cubs take several sustainability initiatives during April as part of their environmental commitment. Compost food waste from AeroVanti Suite Level and activate a “green team” in Budweiser Bleachers to divert additional mixed recycling from landfills.
Environmentally-friendly products can be one of the easiest ways to make an impactful difference and improve both immediate and long-term health impacts. There are plenty of resources available for help if you need it – we encourage all families to explore this option together!
Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, the original organizer of Earth Day, chose April 22 as its date for clear practical reasons: to avoid conflicts with Spring Break, final exams or major religious holidays while providing plenty of outdoor activity opportunities in good weather conditions. It’s easy to see why so many people celebrate Earth Day every year in so many unique ways!