Eco Friendly Bonfire Night

Fireworks On Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night always takes place on the same day each year on November 5th.

This is because it was November 5th, 1605, when Guy Fawkes was arrested after being caught planting explosives underneath the House of Lords in an attempt to kill King James The First. The tradition of lighting bonfires and burning effigies of Guy Fawkes comes from the fact that after he was caught, the people of London celebrated by lighting bonfires.

Later, King James The First would make the celebrations an official event after declaring that November 5th would become a day of thanksgiving.

Everyone LOVES fireworks including me! Until i read what damage they actually cause...

Fireworks cause a lot of air pollution in a short amount of time. In the atmosphere the fireworks leave metal particles, dangerous toxins, harmful chemicals and smoke in the air for hours and days. Some of the toxins never fully decompose or disintegrate, but rather hang around in the environment, poisoning all they come into contact with.

Watch this short video and see what impact fireworks cause;

How Fireworks Harm The Environment - YouTube 

I would also like to mention to check your bonfire for hedgehogs! They are dangerous as woodpiles are ideal places for hedgehogs to shelter. Sadly many are killed each year because of unchecked bonfires.

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/what-do-if-you-find-wild-animal/help-hedgehog

See what changes you can make in your celebrations to help our environment. Remember the three r's, Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. 

I wish all my readers a safe Bonfire Night.