Today is Earth Day, unless you live under a rock you knew that... if you have any spare time, try and do something for the earth. Here are some easy suggestions... Participate in a river cleanup, pick up litter or plant a flower garden. Turn off unneeded lights and appliances. Save water- shower with a friend today ;) Carpool Turn the TV off Walk, don't drive if you need to go anywhere thats in walking ...
Did you know that... 60% of all water used in America is used for meat production. 60 million pounds of antibiotics per year are fed to livestock; the feed given to livestock is sprayed with extra pesticides. Of toxic chemical residues ...
Of course the first green driving tip would involve not driving at all or driving less, for this we are going to assume that you must drive, that public transportation, walking and or biking are not options. 1. Combine Trips- Warmed-up engines and catalysts generate ...
Use a reusable bag- no paper or plastic- try cloth, mesh or any of the other alternatives available at your local grocery stores
Eat Less Meat. Livestock is responsible for 18% of global warming emissions. The millions of cattle being raised around the world release enormous amounts of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. If your hardcore try pledging to be veg for 30 days
You still have most of 2008 left to make a difference, here are 5 things you can do to help save the planet and reduce your impact. 1. Recycle & Reuse- anything and everything, use reusable grocery bags, batteries, mugs, water bottles and food containers. 2. Eat Local & Organic - veggies from a farmers’ market saves fuel, because produce isn’t transported long distances and organic veggies are grown ...
Use a travel mug- it will keep your latte warmer and save some trees in the process
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