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EARTH DAY

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SUNDAY, APRIL 22!!


And I want to know, what are your plans??? Don't know? Here are a couple suggestions for you!


First off, pledge an act of GREEN!

• PLANT A TREE!!
• Go paperless at work. Distribute company information and post company material online.
• BRING YOU LAPTOP TO CLASS instead of taking notes on regular paper. Take notes on your computer instead.
• Save energy by washing your laundry in COLD water.
• PURCHASE A WATER FILTER opposed to numerous water bottles. In the long run, you save HUNDREDS of dollars.
• Lessen waste by buying in bulk from Cosco, Sams and the like.
• Start a compost in your back yard or on your rooftop.
• Buy foods locally at your local Farmers Market. Only buy vegetables and fruits that are in season.
• Shop eco-friendly products. Whole Foods has the best!
• Reduce your impact of the Earth. Reuse products such as containers and bottles. RECYCLE of course!!
• Use eco-friendly transportation such as carpooling, ride your bike and/or use public transportation.
• Turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room.
• Unplug your cell phone charger from the wall when not using it.
• Turn off energy strips and surge protectors when not in use (especially overnight).
• Walk, jog, or run
• Bring your own bags to the grocery store. When given a choice between plastic and paper, opt for paper.
• Purchase cloth diapers! Find out how here.
• Buy fuel efficient or hybrid cars.
• Recycle. If you’re not at home, take the extra steps, (literally), to find that recycling can.
• Limit the length of your showers. Challenge yourself to take 10 minute showers if only for a day. Go a step further and take a “navy shower,” shutting off the water while soaping up and shampooing.
• Don’t run the water when brushing your teeth, washing dishes or hands. My BIGGEST pet peeve.
• Recycle your technology. Dell, Hewlett Packard, Apple, and IBM, among others, offer recycling programs.
• Protect your local watershed.
• Stop purchasing ancient regular batteries. Instead, purchase rechargeable batteries. Save money in the long run as well.
• Use desk lamps instead of overhead lights.
• Turn off computers at the end of the day or if they will not be used heavily.
• Invest in a reusable mug, cup or bottle.
• Park and turn off your car, instead of letting it idle
• When driving, slow down and make sure your car's tires are properly inflated.
• Don't use the toilet as a trash can.
• Use a microwave instead of a conventional oven.
• Open blinds instead of flipping the light switch.
• Open windows instead of using the air conditioner.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
• Donate old clothes, electronics and furniture.
• Get rid of paper waste by switching to e-billing.
• Eat less beef and more fruits and vegetables.
• Going hiking. Take a trash bag and help pick up litter.

And remember! You don't only have to do these things on EARTH DAY! This should be an everyday year round thing. Make a habit of it :)

Don't forget to check out the official website for EARTH DAY 2010!