Nine out of ten people breathe polluted air. From 24 May, through to #WorldEnvironmentDay on June 5, we are calling on everyone to join the Mask Challenge. Face masks are a great symbol to show leaders we want to breathe clean air. Alongside celebrities, influencers and creators, the World Environment Day campaign invites everyone to:
Decide what action you are going to take to #BeatAirPollution
Here are some examples:
Use public transport or car sharing, cycle or walk
Switch to a hybrid or electric vehicle and request electric taxis
Turn off the car engine when stationary
Reduce your consumption of meat and dairy to help cut methane emissions
Compost organic food items and recycle non-organic trash
Switch to high-efficiency home heating systems and equipment
Save energy: turn off lights and electronics when not in use
Choose non-toxic paints and furnishings
Make a pledge and challenge others to take action
May 24th – June 4thTake a photo or video of yourself wearing a mask to post on social media. Don't have a mask?
Get creative and make your own!
In your post share the action you’ll take to reduce air pollution
Tag 3 people/organizations/ companies to challenge them to do the same.
Use #WorldEnvironmentDay and #BeatAirPollution in your social media posts and don’t forget to tag @UNEnvironment.
On World Environment Day, show how you have fulfilled your pledge!
Take another photo or video of yourself fulfilling your commitment and post it on social media.
Use #WorldEnvironmentDay and #BeatAirPollution in your social media posts and don’t forget to tag @UNEnvironment.
Source: World Environment Day Website