{"id":29667,"date":"2018-06-26T12:11:35","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T10:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/?p=29667"},"modified":"2018-06-26T16:04:34","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:04:34","slug":"67-ways-honour-mother-nature-mandela-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/67-ways-honour-mother-nature-mandela-day\/","title":{"rendered":"67 Ways to Honour Mother Nature on Mandela Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nelson Mandela once said, &#8220;<em>I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses. We must never forget that it is our duty to protect this environment.<\/em>&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s Mandela Day coincides with what would\u2019ve been the father of the South African nation\u2019s centenary. So while you spend the day remembering the sacrifices he made to improve the lives of many, dedicate your 67 minutes to giving back to the land you call home. Below are 67 eco-ways to spend your 67 minutes this Mandela Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick up 67 pieces of litter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant a tree and watch it grow for the next 67 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce a community garden into your neighbourhood where residents can grow their own fresh produce while getting to know each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off all electronic devices and shut off main power switch at home for 67 minutes (or longer) to help ease the pressure on the countries electricity supply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/chef-n-ecocrock-compost-bin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">composter bin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and commit to actually using it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pledge to going <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/lifestyle\/waste-less\/100-plastic-free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plastic-free <\/a>for 67 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Declutter your home. All the clothes, shoes and household items you no longer use can be donated or hold a garage sale with all proceeds going to a conservation charity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/recycling-101-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recycling bins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and use them daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look into restaurants and eateries that have gone green, and go for a meal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace 67 items of makeup\/cosmetics\/cleaning etc products with those that follow an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/6-companies-utilising-eco-friendly-conscious-packaging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eco-friendly ethos<\/a> in producing their goods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold an upcycle craft party.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commit to having more 2-minute showers and fewer baths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate a packet of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/livingseeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seeds<\/a> to underprivileged schools with feeding schemes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start a carpool group for going to work.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form a lift club to drop off and pick up kids from school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up for a South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (<a href=\"http:\/\/wwfsassi.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SASSI<\/a>) card to check that the fish you order in a restaurant isn\u2019t endangered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pledge to turning off switches and unplugging electronic devices when they\u2019re not in use from now on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get involved in the charity work organisations like Living Seeds does. The organic seed company regularly donates seedlings to those in need and they\u2019d appreciate volunteers helping to plant and distribute their seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditch the treadmill for the day, go for a run outside instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/keepcup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reusable coffee cup<\/a> and use that when you\u2019re getting your cuppa-on-the-go every morning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace all your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/benefits-of-led-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LED bulbs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019ll cost more initially but your electricity bill will go down over the long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your own carry and produce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/green-strings-market-bag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bags<\/a> to the store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/benefits-of-buying-local\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commit to buying local more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not only are you investing in your local economy but your carbon footprint will decrease because companies won\u2019t be carting your produce cross-country and cross-continent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a vegetarian for Mandela Day (or implement Meatless Monday with the family). <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a hike. Or go kayaking, abseiling mountain biking. The point is: go outside and reconnect with nature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch all bills (or as many as you can) to e-bills and online invoices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten all your leaking taps and pipes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop buying bottled water. Invest in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/kuro-bo-go-eco-glass-water-bottle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reusable glass<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/pura-stainless-steel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stainless steel bottle<\/a> instead and refill that whenever you\u2019re parched.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a garden turn it into an oasis for birds and other creatures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/five-investments-green-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workplace more environmentally friendly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by starting a recycling system, changing out the lights etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put together an &#8216;Eco-Goal&#8221; list to complete by next year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAdopt\u201d an animal from a wildlife preserve. Your donation will help feed and care for the animal you\u2019ve adopted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step away from the plastic straw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyana indoor plant for most, if not all, or your rooms at home. It\u2019s a great way to zen up your space and it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/house-plants-that-detoxify-your-air-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improves the quality of oxygen you\u2019ll enjoy indoors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop mowing your lawn. I\u2019m not saying let your garden grown unkempt, but rather cut your grass once every three weeks instead of weekly. It\u2019ll make your garden more bee friendly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk when you can. If your local grocer is 2kms away, leave the car keys on the dresser and walk there. Your body will appreciate the exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/dairy-alternatives-good-bad-interesting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dairy-free<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the day, and consider introducing a dairy-free Thursday into you and your families diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organise a community clean up. Get your neighbours involved in tidying up your neighbourhood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitate a workshop where you can educate your community on the 3 R\u2019s (recycling, reusing and reducing).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swap out processed snacks for fresh fruit and vegetables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=loose+leaf+tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start buying loose leaf tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace single-use coffee pods with reusable ones (at your home and workplace)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quit smoking. Not only does the tar and nicotine in cigarettes pollute the air we breathe, it does a great deal of damage to your body too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recycle old batteries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host a swap party. They say one man\u2019s trash is another man\u2019s treasure, why not trade your previously loved crockpot for a pair of shoes?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make as much as you can. With recipes on the net for making your own compost, natural cleaning products, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/ultimate-natural-beauty-diy-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facial soaps, masks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/eggscara-diy-mascara-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">makeup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and lip balm etc, it\u2019s worth considering making what you can. You\u2019ll know exactly what\u2019s going into what you use and it\u2019ll be 100% natural.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack your kids, and yourself an eco-friendly lunchbox.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat out less.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop using paper towels. At home, use cotton cloths instead. In a public restroom, head for the air hand dryer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go dumpster diving. You might find a great number of reusable things in the garbage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your kids about the importance of green living<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to grass-fed meat. Not only is it good for the environment but you too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw an eco-friendly dinner party. Serve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/top-reasons-to-choose-organic-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organic wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cook with seasonal, locally grown ingredients, create an intimate ambience by turning off the lights and lighting some soy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/make-your-own-non-toxic-candles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/why-you-win-with-solar-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go solar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Installing solar panels is an initial expense but you\u2019re investing in the preservation of the planet. In a few years, your eco-friendly decision will have saved you a great deal of money too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend 67 minutes picking strawberries\/apples\/grapes. If the orchard\/vineyard lets you keep what you\u2019ve picked, consider giving your produce to someone who needs it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/8-free-greener-living-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Install apps<\/a> that give you tips and trick to living a more sustainable lifestyle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into the bucket system. Wash your days&#8217; dishes in a bucket of water and have a separate bucket for rinsing as opposed to running the water to get rid of residual soap. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the hose pipe down and use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/7-tips-to-save-grey-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">greywater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your garden. Some plants and flowers actually flourish with the use of greywater.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditch the tumble dryer. Hang your clothes out to dry instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use both sides of the paper. You\u2019ll end up using half as much paper if you just turn the page over as opposed to continuing on a new page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use old newspaper as wrapping paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopt the cup system when brushing your teeth. Fill your cup with water and use that to wash your mouth out instead of running the tap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tag team your showers. Whether with your partner or young child, showering with someone will curb your water usage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make use of \u2018cruise control.\u2019 When you press the button in your car, you stand to get up to 15% better mileage. With the high cost of fuel, your pocket will really appreciate this one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donate all your old wire hangers to local laundromat or dry cleaners. They\u2019ll be happy to take them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase matches instead of a lighter, and when buying matches, opt for the cardboard made ones as they have been made from recycled materials.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And lastly, <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHARE! What you\u2019ve learnt about eco-living will certainly help your neighbour. Share your knowledge with friends, family, co-workers and loved ones so they can be as environmentally responsible as you are.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mandela_web-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mandela_web\" width=\"1000\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mandela_web-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mandela_web-1-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mandela_web-1-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mandela_web-1-610x436.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nelson Mandela once said, &#8220;I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses. 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