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HAPPY EARTH DAY!
What do you have planned??

No clue? No problem. Here are a few suggestions;

• Take public transportation to lessen pollution in the atmosphere.
• Plant a tree!
• Spend a day with nature. Have a pic nic at your local park/beach/lake.
• Hold a garage sale, donate to Goodwill, or reuse household items.
• Spend a day at your local Farmers Market to indulge in sustainable goods.
• Go hiking!
• GO VEGAN FOR THE DAY! Pledge to take dairy and meat out of you diet for the day.

Check out A Billion Acts of Green for more suggestions on how to celebrate EARTH DAY. And also, calculate your carbon footprint to get a better understanding of your impact on the environment.

Happy Earth Day!

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Here is a suggestion. Why not get out and have a pic-nic/cook out today? Enjoy the beauty of the environment. You could even RSVP to local picnics going on for Earth Day today. Or you could host your own picnic.

GREEN your picnic;

Choose a local park. This way you can save on gas and lessen the amount of emissions we put into the air daily. Walk, run or bike to your local part for great exercise as well.

Use recyclable material. Stay away from paper. No paper plates or cups. Do not insult the trees. Instead, reuse the containers already in the home. Glass is a bit better than using plastic.

Eat healthy! The lower the food is on the food chain, the more eco-friendly it is. So incorporate as much fruits and vegetables into your picnic as you can. For today, try a vegetarian diet or even a pescetarian diet which consists of seafood. It literally takes up to 634 gallons of water to make a hamburger. So let’s give it a break today.

Do not forget to clean up your site. Keep your park beautiful. Recycle and compost your unwanted items at the park.

Make this a habit! Summer is on the way which is a perfect time to enjoy nature.

Cant make it out? Try these tips.

GUESS WHAT?!

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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!

EARTH DAY IS COMING UP

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APRIL 22, 2011

So, what are you doing??



You can do something simple like;

• Recycle! (which should be an everyday thing -_-)
• Pick up a piece of trash you see outside.
• Buy eco-friendly products.
• PLANT A TREE!!
• Use a power strip to turn off televisions, stereos and computer systems when you're not using them and unplug appliances such as phone chargers, extra refrigerators, and printers until you need them.
• Shorten your shower time!
• When you go grocery shopping, buy in bulk. This way there is less packaging and its also cheaper in the long run.
• Reduce, reuse and recycle all day long.
• Wear green and/or brown. Dress in environmental colors for the day; think "tree"!
• Engage others in conversations about your environmental concerns.
• Ride your bike
• Refuse to use paper for the day.
• Install a CFL or compact fluorescent light bulb.
• Also, bring your own reusable shopping bag. You can buy them at local grocery stores.
• Buy organic.
• Go meat free.

But if you really want to go hard..

• Volunteer at your local river/lake for a clean up. (Just contact your nearest lake officials. Google is your friend :) )
• Take public transportation of the day. Buses/trains/metro/car pool.
• Take the time to finally fix that leaky faucets and pipes
• Host a waste-free picnic with friends and family.
• Every night for a week, collect your household garbage and weigh it on your bathroom scale. Record your results every few weeks and celebrate your success as your trash slims down.
• Start composting.
• Consider buying a carbon offset to make up for the greenhouse gas emissions you create on the other 364 days of the year. Carbon offsets fund reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through projects such as wind farms, that displaces energy from fossil fuels.

For more ideas, check out Mother Nature Network

HIP HOP LEGEND "BIZ MARKIE" - JUST A FRIEND (EARTH DAY REMIX)

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AMERICA WEEEEEEEEEEE , NEED CLEAN ENERGYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Hundred of supporters joined Biz Markie in remixing his famous "Just a Friend" song for EARTH DAY 2010 . I absolutely love it ! It always warms my heart to see so many people conscious about our ongoing environmental crisis.





CLICK HERE to support clean energy .








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EARTH DAY 2010

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40th Anniversary


of


Earth Day



April 22, 2010


What will YOU do on Earth Day?? Help to create a billion acts of green HERE
My act? "I will take public transportation"
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