Submitted by Mitch Gross, Eversource.
Energy company’s sustainability experts and licensed arborists
suggest activities to safely promote environmental stewardship during pandemic
HARTFORD, Conn. and BOSTON, Mass. (April 22, 2020) – In recognition of Earth Day and Eversource’s year-round commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, the energy company is suggesting activities for customers to celebrate while maintaining social distancing. The theme for this year’s Earth Day is climate action, and Eversource’s sustainability experts and licensed arborists are offering several ways that people can safely join the 50th annual celebration from home.
- Plant a tree: Eversource’s expert arborists cultivate a list of 30 recommended trees under 30 feet tall that can be safely planted near overhead utility lines and encourage everyone to “Plan Before You Plant.” Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it, with a single hardwood tree able to remove up to one ton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere over 40 years.
- Reduce energy use and save money with energy efficiency: The energy company offers a full library of energy-saving tips and innovative solutions for customers to save on their electric bill while reducing their impact on the environment, including many particularly impactful steps customers can take to mark Earth Day, such as switching to a low-flow showerhead to save a significant amount of water.
- Take inspiration from Eversource’s employee-led Green Team: The Eversource Green Team is a group of employees with a shared passion to improve the environment by working together to develop and implement green initiatives, such as a partnership to donate old clothing and other household items to be reused, upcycled and recycled and kept out of the trash.