International Mother Earth Day

International Mother Earth Day is celebrated to remind each of us that the Earth and its ecosystems provide us with life and sustenance.

It also recognizes a collective responsibility as called for in the 1992 Rio Declaration, to promote with nature and Earth to achieve a just balance among the economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations of humanity.

International Mother Earth Day provides an opportunity to raise public awareness around the world to the challenges regarding the well-being of the planet and all the life it supports.

For many, climate change seems like a remote problem, but the reality is that it’s already affecting people, animals and places around the world. A change needs to be made. On April 22 we are harnessing the power of Earth Day to show our communities and our leadership that we want action on climate. It’s our turn to lead.

One way of making a change is through supporting enterprises which recycle everyday products, advocating for the sustainable use of Earth’s resources. Mai Vietnamese Handicrafts collects waste materials and works to incorporate the recycled goods into their products.  The recycled paper bowls and placemats from Mai’s product range are perfect examples of some of the eye-catching and practical artisan’s products, which you can come and see in the Fair Trade WA Oxfam Shop in Bayswater.