Going Green in 2010- Happy Earth Day!

Today, April 22, 2010 is Earth Day and this year marks its 40th Anniversary with so many remarkable accomplishments. Although some accomplishments have been done on a global level, it is the individual sacrifices that we’ve all made that keeps Earth Day moving in the right direction. We’ve made recycling our top priority (Roman’s prints catalogs on recycled paper), shut off lights when leaving the room and turned off our computers when not in use.

But as with any change, the steps are ongoing and to kick off Earth Day 2010 right, here are some 10 easy reminders to make the next 40+ years just as successful.
1) Wash clothes in cold water- then air dry them!
2) Invest in reusable shopping bags instead of the standard plastic bags.
3) Use reusable water bottles instead of plastic bottles thereby cutting down cost on recycling.
4) Check for any water leaks in your house and get them repaired as soon as possible to avoid wasted water.
5) Run a fully loaded dishwasher- we all fall into the trap of doing just a handful of dishes to save time, but a fully loaded dishwasher is much more energy efficient.
6) Turn down your thermostat even by just a degree and save 1 to 3% on your heating bill.
7) Have fun and create your own garden of vegetables and enjoy daily fresh and delicious meals!

Roaman’s also has a few recommendations of our own that are fun and easy to implement:
8) Shop online! Avoid the long lines and save on gas mileage by shopping from the comfort of your home.
9) Pay bills online and save on paper- Roaman’s makes this option convenient and safe so take full advantage today on all your orders.
10) Recycle old catalogs to friends and family and share wonderful plus size clothing line.

Have some wonderful fun tips you’d like to recommend as well? Share them on Facebook and celebrate Earth Day with the Roaman’s community!

As a proud supporter of Earth Day, Roaman’s is offering Free Shipping with any order of $50 or more! Use promo code RDEarth at checkout and enjoy your day.

*Source: http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/latest/green-tips-10-easiest*

Celebrate Mother Nature: Happy Earth Day!

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!