Celebrate the 40th Earth Day

Greetings!
Forty years ago the tradition of Earth Day was begun by peace activist John McConnell. Additionally, Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator from Wisconsin, called for an environmental teach-in responding to widespread environmental degradation. Over 20 million people participated that year. Now forty years later, we have much to do and can take individual responsibility to build on all the efforts that have come before.

Changes You Can Make

1. Plant a tree in your yard or start a garden.

2. Simply stop using pesticides and use chemical free cleaning products.

3. Turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room and buy energy-saving, electronics, appliances and lighting.

4. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Recycle, Recycle

5. Shop and Buy Green. Be a consumer that uses your dollars to support companies and products that are better for the Earth.

6. Lower your thermostat in the winter and raise it in the summer. Make sure your house is well insulated.

7. Stop buying bottled water and use a reusable bottle.

8. Reduce your water consumption – lawn, bathroom, kitchen and washing your car are good places to start

9. Start a compost in your back yard or on your rooftop.

10. Buy foods locally and in season.

11. Ride a bike, walk, jog, or run.

12. At holidays and birthdays, give your family and friends the gift of saving the earth ~ donate to an environmental cause in their name.

13. Get off junk mail lists. GreenDimes can get you started. They’ll even plant a tree for you!

14. Buy products that use recyclable materials whenever possible.

15. Bring your own bags to the grocery store.

There are certainly many more things we all can do to make a difference. The most important thing is we each take the time and make the effort to make changes!

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