Gillian celebrates Earth Day. Photo: Greg Cain
Everything I do from work to play revolves around the ocean and being in nature. I am a SUP Yoga Instructor, ocean athlete, adventurer, outdoor fitness model, Ocean Minded ambassador and lover of nature. Earth Day is a time to honor our beautiful planet, bring global awareness the issues we are facing, and shed light on ways we can help protect the earth as individuals. We are at a point in time where it’s essential for everyone to take steps towards reducing output and preserving Mother Nature.
One of the ways I enjoy positively contributing to the environment is helping out at Ocean Minded beach cleanups. Living at the beach, you really see how much trash ends up there on a daily basis, and it’s important to leave our playground in better condition than we found it. I feel lucky to work with a brand like Ocean Minded who has been leading beach cleanups around the world for almost 20 years and whose products have little impact on the environment.
One way you can help the beach pollution issue is to reduce your amount of plastic use. Plastic creates toxic pollution at every stage of its existence and the Earth cannot break it down. It also negatively effects the human health with toxic materials. Avoid purchasing disposable plastics, like bags and bottles, and instead, replace them with reusable products. I hope you enjoy Earth Day and spend it outdoors, doing something you love in this beautiful gift of nature. Remember, every action you take to reduce your carbon footprint will help us create a cleaner planet.
