Today we are going to talk about how sharing can be a way of caring for our planet.
You have probably already heard about the UK government’s ambition to become a net-zero nation by 2050 but what does that mean in practice? It means that we need to balance the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are produced with the amount that is removed from the atmosphere. The way to achieve this is by reducing existing emissions and eliminating greenhouse gases.
Let’s leave the issue of eliminating greenhouse gases to the experts and focus on the reducing emissions aspect. This is in our power, it is our duty and we cannot even begin to stress the importance of every single individual‘s involvement in this process.
While our planet will eventually bounce back from the climate crisis, it is humankind who will suffer so what are some of the steps that we can take today for a better tomorrow and how is sharing involved?
Did you ever have a moment when you felt you would love to do something good for our planet such as recycling or finding recyclable alternatives for your everyday products but you just did not know how or where? Or did you ever discover a place, service or product that was so great that you wanted to share it with everybody? Then we have good news for you!
There is a Local Guides Community Program where people can share their local knowledge and recommendations on Google Maps so that you can help people from your city to find environmentally friendly locations and businesses. Many places on our planet are overwhelmingly beautiful with unique nature, impressive architecture and welcoming people but suffer from poor recycling practices and a lack of knowledge which is a major part of the issue. With a platform that connects caring people to the right places, there is hope for our planet’s future.
As an eco-friendly business, you need to make sure people know about your services and where they can be found. To help your customers easily locate your business, create a Google Business account and enter your business address in the Google Business Profile. This will also allow you to set the pin position for your business location on Google Maps and Search which is especially useful if your address doesn’t have a street number or if the system can’t identify it. Since the business address used is publicly shown on your profile, if you don’t actually serve customers at that address, simply leave the address field blank and list your service area instead. A Google Business account can also be used to post pictures, offers, information and customers’ reviews. It is a powerful tool to get your business known.
As a dedicated citizen who is passionate about the cause, you can take the following steps to find and support the places and businesses on Google Maps that focus on reducing waste, reusing items and recycling materials.
Every little helps - Care, Be Aware and Share!
Care for our planet’s future!
Be aware of the current climate situation and how to beneficially impact it.
Share your knowledge and your findings with Google Guides.