Happy Earth Day!
April 22, 2011 – 8:15 pm by MarinaHanes
It’s that time of year again…Earth Day is here! So what are you going to be doing to celebrate Earth Day this year? From changing your bad habits to adjusting you’re already eco-friendly lifestyle, there are so many ways you can contribute. However, the imporant part is to remember to continue doing green things all year round and not just on this special day.
Start Carpooling
Gas prices have become outrageous lately. At almost $4 per gallon for unleaded gas, it’s a challenge to make a full tank of gas last. In addition to ensuring that your tires are properly inflated, you can start to find ways to carpool with friends and family. While it’s not always easy to find rides or schedule your life around someone else’s, carpooling can save you money and reduce pollution in the environment.
Expand Your Recycling
How much do you recycle? Consider all the trash that you’re throwing away. If you have a lot of food scraps, maybe you need to consider getting a composter. Or, maybe you need to start recycling tin along with all of the plastic you’re taking to the curbside recycling pick-up service. If you’re already recycling plastic, paper, glass and metal, try recycling batteries or another type of material.
Take Time Out
Work, kids and life in general can get in the way of enjoying the outdoors, but it’s important for your sanity to spend time outside. Even if you just have a half hour to sit on you patio or deck. It’s a refreshing feeling to notice your surroundings and see how beautiful it all is.
Try to Reuse
Reusing isn’t always easy, because you have to be more creative. With recycling, you can throw things into a bin and forget about it. Try to recycle plastic bags and other items before sending them off for recycling. Think of it as a brain teaser and challenge yourself to something new.
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