--- title: "Earth Day 2020 - Private Island and Beach Resort Near Singapore" description: "by Enda Kastanya" canonical: "https://telunasresorts.com/earth-day-2020/" language: "en" date_modified: "2020-04-22T00:00:00+08:00" --- ![Earth Day 2020 at Telunas](/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fmangrove.jpg&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_D6mbzuj3BPFctqAd2Bs5s7gDaRmj) Conservation # Earth Day 2020 April 22, 2020 | Conservation By Enda Kastanya Earth Day first began in the 1970s. This annual event was designed as a way to demonstrate support for global environmental protection. Here at Telunas, we strive to contribute positively to our planet - not just on Earth Day, but daily! ## Our Environmental Commitments Our efforts have ranged from switching to bamboo straws from plastic, minimizing the use of disposable water bottles, developing a system for mindful waste disposal, reducing our food waste through fermentative composting, and moving toward a goal of nearly 100% solar-powered operations. Outside of Telunas, our staff also partners with small local communities to tackle trash management, as well as educate about the importance of mangroves, periodically planting mangrove propagules alongside our island neighbors. Telunas truly has a desire to make a positive impact on the planet. Though what we have done so far represents rather small efforts in light of global environmental problems, we are hopeful that our example will spread across the Riau Islands in the coming years if we are consistent and persistent where we are. ## Earth Day in Uncertain Times This year's Earth Day celebration happens to be around a time of uncertainty. Most of us are at home full time, kept from our work and from our holiday plans. Our daily activities have radically changed, which has contributed to increased stress and anxiety around the world. For now, our operations have been paused as we wait for government restrictions to ease. There's hope, though! This year, the Earth Day network has shifted the celebration to a global digital movement, which allows us all to take part from wherever we are. We at Telunas encourage you to not let all the negative media in the world get you down. Use this opportunity to start new habits. Commit to more sustainable life practices. Plant a little garden. Connect with your loved ones. Slow your life pace down a bit. It's already proving to help the planet! Every person's actions make a difference! ## More from the journal [![Endangered Sea Turtles Love Telunas](/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fturtle-conservation.jpg&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_D6mbzuj3BPFctqAd2Bs5s7gDaRmj)](/endangered-sea-turtles-love-telunas/) October 2021 Nature ### [Endangered Sea Turtles Love Telunas](/endangered-sea-turtles-love-telunas/) Telunas Private Island is a natural nesting ground for endangered green sea turtles. Our hatchery programme protects each clutch of eggs until the hatchlings are ready for the ocean. 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