It’s Earth Day: Time to celebrate all the richness Mother Earth has to offer, while doing our part in protecting it. We all know that when something is forced upon us, the likelihood that we’ll participate is slim to none, but here are some fun facts about this phenomenal movement that might get you to think twice:
- Founded by a Wisconsin Senator, Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and had 20 million Americans participating.
- By recycling one aluminum can, you can save enough energy to watch 3 hours of TV
- If every newspaper were recycled, 250,000,000 trees would be saved
Still not motivated? Perhaps because you may feel that participating involves a lot of added time to your already hectic schedule; however here are some quick, easy and fun tips on how you, too, can “go green”
At home:
1) Carpool to work- not only do you save money on gas but you also enjoy the company of others all in the name of goodwill! And if possible, walk! It’s great for your body, mind and spirit.
2) Turn off anything you are not using including computers, lights, etc.
3) Plant a tree in your backyard! While your property value increases, greenhouse gases decrease!
At work:
1) Eliminate unnecessary photocopying.
2) Encourage e-mailing instead of using paper.
As a consumer:
Shop online instead of driving to your nearest store! With so many great discounts to choose from it’s a win-win situation. Roaman’s for example, the fashion leader for plus-size women is offering a 50% off all Knit tops, tees and tunics- a great sale that usually happens only twice a year! Such huge savings during these hard economic times is a nice relief! So sit back- enjoy the savings and shop online!
With so much to do’s in our schedule, wouldn’t it be nice today to mark off the box titled “make a difference on Earth Day?” You can do it and the earth will thank you!
