Introducing World Ozone Day, an important environmental day that everyone should know about.
“World Ozone Day” is held on September 16 of every year. It is a day established to raise awareness among people around the world about the importance of ozone, which protects the Earth’s atmosphere from UV rays.
And to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol on September 16, 1987, which established international cooperation to reduce the production and use of chemicals that deplete the natural ozone layer.
RHINOSHIELD would like to invite everyone to learn more about ozone, such as why World Ozone Day is held, how many types of ozone there are, what benefits ozone has for humans, and the benefits of the troposphere for the world. We will also share ways to help the world on World Ozone Day. If you are ready, let’s learn more today!
What is the significance of the word “ozone”? Why is it related to global warming?
Before we get to know more about World Ozone Day, let’s first understand what ozone is.
Ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms (O3). It is very important in protecting the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Natural ozone is found in two main layers of the atmosphere: the stratosphere and the troposphere. Each layer of ozone has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on where it is located.
Stratosphere Ozone
Stratospheric ozone plays a key role in absorbing harmful UV-B radiation from the sun, preventing humans and other living things from being directly exposed to harmful radiation. It also reduces the risk of skin cancer and cataracts. The depletion of natural ozone in this layer has resulted in the creation of an "ozone hole" in Antarctica, which has environmental impacts around the world.
Troposphere Ozone
Troposphere ozone, or "surface ozone," is the ozone layer that is harmful to health and causes respiratory problems because it is ozone formed from the reaction between pollution from vehicles and industrial plants and sunlight, which may come from traffic congestion, the operation of machinery, and ozone in this layer is also a greenhouse gas that contributes to increasing global temperatures.
What is the reason for World Ozone Day? What effect does it have on the world?
As we all know, ozone, no matter which type, has an impact on the world. But there is one thing that has motivated people to pay more attention to ozone, leading to the establishment of World Ozone Day. That is, scientists discovered a large hole in the natural ozone layer over Antarctica near the South Pole.
The occurrence of the “ozone hole” is caused by wind currents blowing chlorine to accumulate in stratospheric clouds during the winter months of May to September. When summer arrives in October, there is more sunlight hitting the clouds, causing the chlorine to separate and react with ozone, creating a hole.
This hole has had a huge impact on the world and has made people all over the world aware of the problem. The main issues that need attention leading up to World Ozone Day are:
Ozone depletion: This allows more ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun to reach the Earth's surface, putting people at risk for skin cancer, vision problems, and the growth of plants and animals.
Uncontrolled use of ozone-depleting substances: Ozone-depleting substances that we often know as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are used as refrigerants in car air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers, were previously unregulated and had a significant impact on the atmosphere.
Invite you to see the purpose of having World Ozone Day. Why do we have to have this day?
World Ozone Day is a good opportunity to raise awareness and concern about the problems in our atmosphere. Although the impact may not be felt immediately, it gradually affects us without us realizing it. The main purpose of World Ozone Day is to…
Encourage countries to comply with the convention
World Ozone Day plays an important role in encouraging countries to comply with the provisions of the Montreal Convention, an international agreement aimed at reducing the use of chemicals that deplete the ozone layer. Compliance with the Convention is essential to preserving the natural ozone layer and protecting our planet.
Help reduce the use of CFCs and halons.
Reducing the use of CFCs and Halons is another important goal of World Ozone Day, as these chemicals have a significant impact on the destruction of the natural ozone layer. If we do not cooperate in reducing and controlling the use of these chemicals, the ozone in the atmosphere will continue to decrease, resulting in more severe global warming.
How can we help campaign for World Ozone Day?
Many of you, after reading this, may be wondering how we, the little people, can help the world on World Ozone Day. RHINOSHIELD has 2 ways to help you not be one of the ozone destroyers, which are…
Stop using CFCs: These are chemicals used in cooling devices such as refrigerators. If you have a refrigerator that is more than 10 years old, you should replace it with a new one because old refrigerators may contain CFCs and also waste electricity.
Stop using foam or spray-based products: These materials often contain CFCs as their main component, are difficult to decompose, and cannot be recycled. Also possible
In addition, other activities such as saving electricity, not leaving cars running for long periods of time, recycling everyday items, using cloth bags instead of plastic, these activities all help conserve the world without having to wait for World Ozone Day to be done.
RHINOSHIELD supports World Ozone Day with eco-friendly cases
RHINOSHIELD is committed to supporting World Ozone Day by designing sustainable products for the environment. By creating products from a single material, they are easy to recycle and transform into new products.
We actively promote recycling and reprocessing processes, reduce the use of virgin plastics, and help create a new life cycle for our products to be circulated for a longer period of time. We are committed to creating a sustainable future. With our continuous dedication, every RHINOSHIELD case is environmentally friendly and recyclable.
CircularNext
CircularNext Mobile phone cases made from 100% recycled materials. Since CircularNext's materials come from 'used cases and factory surplus materials', they are heated, melted, shaped, cooled and strengthened. This circular manufacturing process results in cases that are 100% recyclable.
You can also view the CircularNext regeneration record by scanning the QR Code on the case to see the cycle, recycling date and material type, allowing you to trace back to the product’s origin.
We ensure that every step of recycling and production is subject to excellent quality control, ensuring that CircularNext is packed with environmentally friendly and protective properties.
CircularNext offers two color options to suit your preferences: Sky Peach and Sky Violet, inspired by sunrise and sunset.
100% recyclable and renewable
Military grade durability standards
Free from harmful substances
Supports MagSafe with 2x magnetic suction power
SolidSuit
RHINOSHIELD's continued dedication has led to the SolidSuit being another highly durable case that maintains excellent shock absorption while helping to protect the planet by making a single piece of material that reduces carbon dioxide emissions and can be recycled up to six times, significantly reducing the impact on the environment. SolidSuit is another step of RHINOSHIELD in creating sustainability and effectively reducing global warming.
World Ozone Day is important to raise awareness about the protection of the ozone layer. If you ask how ozone is beneficial to humans, the answer is that the troposphere plays an important role in protecting us and the world from harmful UV rays. The depletion of natural ozone has a great impact on humans and the environment. Therefore, we must campaign to reduce and stop the use of chemicals that destroy the ozone layer and choose environmentally friendly products, such as the CircularNext case from RHINOSHIELD, which is made from 100% recyclable materials, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Let's all play a part in protecting the world and creating a sustainable environment in another way.