HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Things you can do today to show you love the earth ...

1. Ride, walk or public transit to wherever you need to do and don't drive your car.  If you absolutely must however, carpool!

2. Earth hour doesn't have to be one day, one hour, try not using any lights, your computer, television or anything else you can go without these evening even for just an hour or two.

3. Go to Starbucks, bring in your travel mug and load up on free coffee today!

4. Visit the Zoo! Remember those cute, cuddly and cool looking creatures and animals are part of this wonderful earth.

5. Plant a flower, plant a garden, plant a tree or plant a forest.

6. Donate to World Wildlife Fund or Greenpeace.
 

Earth Day Resources:

• Earth day 2011- to learn about earth projects
• Earth Day Network - to learn about the history
• Kaboose - for kids crafts and games

Green Tip 18: Ban the Plastic Bags Already!

PLASTIC BAGS =  VERY BAD

Each year the U.S. uses 84 billion plastic bags, a significant portion of the 500 billion used worldwide. They are not biodegradable, and are making their way into our oceans, and subsequently, the food chain. Stronger, reusable bags are an inexpensive and readily available option.

Plastic bags, not just hanging out in trees, there are one way too many of them consuming our oceans!  These days it's easy to just reuse the bags you have or buy reusable, durable bags.