Earth Day 2008

Earth Day 2008 falls on Tuesday, April 22: It's a special day to learn about our planet and how to take care of it! Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet. The celebration of Earth Day reminds each of us that we can make small changes that improve our daily lives AND improve the health of the planet.  There are a few things that you can do in celebrating Earth Day, here is a list:

-find energy efficient products for your home

- Use less water by not letting the water run while shaving or brushing teeth and take short showers instead of tub baths.

-Practice the three R's: first reduce how much you use, then reuse what you can, and then recycle the rest. Then, dispose of what's left in the most environmentally friendly way

-Handle toxics properly What's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Learn more about what's in these products, about potential health effects, and about safety and handling. Paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides contain hazardous components. Although we cannot completely stop using hazardous products, we can make sure that leftovers are managed properly.

-Commute for the environment walk, bike, or use mass transportation instead of driving.

 And there are too many more to post….