China Celebrates Their 34th Annual Tree Planting Day By Encouraging Reusable Chopsticks
Combat Global Deforestation with Reusable Chopsticks
Popularized by Deng Xiaoping, Tree Planting Day encourages people to consider the environment and make a positive impact on the world around them by planting trees.
This year, Chinese citizens of all ages, classes and hometowns joined the fight to create a healthier environment and reverse China's deforestation problem by planting trees in open spaces and trying to use reusable chopsticks more often.
Since its inception in 1979, Tree Planting Day has continued to gain momentum in China as its citizens see not only the environmental benefits, but symbolic significance as well.
Many Chinese couples now plant trees on their wedding anniversaries to celebrate the growth and strength of their relationship.
Likewise, students often plant trees at the beginning of the school year as a symbol of growth and development.
As the Chinese government reinforces the need for trees and environmental protection through holidays like Tree Planting Day, citizens are also encouraged to make positive changes in their lifestyle by doing things like using reusable chopsticks while eating.
According to China's forestry authorities, China produces 57 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks that demand over 1.
18 billion square meters of deforestation and consume 3.
8 million trees annually.
EcoWaste Coalition president Roy Alvarez commented on the issue stating, "By making a switch from disposable to reusable chopsticks, we help in assuaging China's problem with deforestation that leads to soil erosion and destructive flooding, and in trimming down chopstick trash.
" Advocates like Alvarez propose a variety of ways to encourage the use reusable chopsticks: * People bring their own chopsticks to restaurants * Restaurants and eateries offer reusable chopsticks to their guests * Stores promote special chopsticks as gifts for family and friends These wishes were also expressed by the Chinese government in 2006 when they imposed a 5% tax on disposable chopsticks to reduce the consumption that has led to such a high level of deforestation.
Deforestation in any part of the world can have a devastating impact on the environment, and now China is learning about recycling in a most unusual way; to avoid this tax and protect the environment, they are starting to buy reusable chopsticks! Chopstick stores around the world are hopping on the bandwagon and selling more reusable varieties than ever, so go ahead and celebrate with China.
Plant a tree, buy a nice pair of chopsticks, and enjoy some delicious Chinese food tonight!
"Switching from disposable to reusable chopsticks is one little thing we can do to reduce the negative effects of global deforestation.Last March, China celebrated its annual Tree Planting Day.
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Popularized by Deng Xiaoping, Tree Planting Day encourages people to consider the environment and make a positive impact on the world around them by planting trees.
This year, Chinese citizens of all ages, classes and hometowns joined the fight to create a healthier environment and reverse China's deforestation problem by planting trees in open spaces and trying to use reusable chopsticks more often.
Since its inception in 1979, Tree Planting Day has continued to gain momentum in China as its citizens see not only the environmental benefits, but symbolic significance as well.
Many Chinese couples now plant trees on their wedding anniversaries to celebrate the growth and strength of their relationship.
Likewise, students often plant trees at the beginning of the school year as a symbol of growth and development.
As the Chinese government reinforces the need for trees and environmental protection through holidays like Tree Planting Day, citizens are also encouraged to make positive changes in their lifestyle by doing things like using reusable chopsticks while eating.
According to China's forestry authorities, China produces 57 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks that demand over 1.
18 billion square meters of deforestation and consume 3.
8 million trees annually.
EcoWaste Coalition president Roy Alvarez commented on the issue stating, "By making a switch from disposable to reusable chopsticks, we help in assuaging China's problem with deforestation that leads to soil erosion and destructive flooding, and in trimming down chopstick trash.
" Advocates like Alvarez propose a variety of ways to encourage the use reusable chopsticks: * People bring their own chopsticks to restaurants * Restaurants and eateries offer reusable chopsticks to their guests * Stores promote special chopsticks as gifts for family and friends These wishes were also expressed by the Chinese government in 2006 when they imposed a 5% tax on disposable chopsticks to reduce the consumption that has led to such a high level of deforestation.
Deforestation in any part of the world can have a devastating impact on the environment, and now China is learning about recycling in a most unusual way; to avoid this tax and protect the environment, they are starting to buy reusable chopsticks! Chopstick stores around the world are hopping on the bandwagon and selling more reusable varieties than ever, so go ahead and celebrate with China.
Plant a tree, buy a nice pair of chopsticks, and enjoy some delicious Chinese food tonight!
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