Officially, Earth Day this year is April 22nd and the theme is “Invest in Our Planet.”
At New Age Spa Institute, we strive to teach our students’ the worth of investing in yourself through education and making career moves. But today, we’re focusing on a different investment.
A green future is a prosperous future and the moment to take action is now. Together and individually, we have the power to protect and restore our planet. It all begins with accountability and understanding how we make an impact every day whether we’re aware of it or not.
What’s a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by actions of humans. Globally, the average carbon footprint is approximately 4 tons. The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world. To have the best change of avoiding a rise in global temperatures, the average global carbon footprint per year needs to drop to under 2 tons by 2050.
What’s sustainability?
Sustainability balances 3 aspects: People, planet, and profit. It simply refers to the ability of something to maintain itself over time, which is determined by physical and natural resources, environmental degradation, and social resources. While our students at NASI, in Des Plaines Illinois, explore topics of “organic” and “clean beauty”, we must all recognize that the beauty industry is marked by unsustainable consumption. The career fields of esthetics, clinical Massage therapy, nails, and makeup play a vital role in awareness of this fact.
What can you do right now to invest in our planet’s future?
Lowering your carbon footprint doesn’t happen overnight! By making small changes to our actions, we can make BIG impacts. From Chicago to Arlington Heights, and Niles to Park Ridge: You can make a difference anywhere.
Ways to Invest in Your Planet
- Take short showers
- Turn off the water while you brush your teeth or clean the dishes
- Unplug your electronic equipment and don’t leave your phone on charge when the battery is already full
- Eat local and season products
- Eat less meat, especially beef
- Reduce waste; only take what you need
- Use reusable shopping bags
- Drying your clothes on a clothesline
- Take fewer connecting airplane flights
The goal is very simple: Strive to give more than we take. Your everyday ordinary choices will lead to enduring global impacts.
From April 18th to April 28th, 2021, we invite you to 20% off all Coterie Fresh ‘N Clear products and devices. Please call (847)759-0900 if you have any questions about our discounts or why our students from diverse career backgrounds like nursing and medical assistants, made the switch to a career in the thriving beauty industry!