With Earth Day being held annually on April 22, many individuals and organizations like to dedicate a week on educating and bringing awareness to environmental protection. I try to be as green as I can. I recycle plastic bottles, cans, and I’ve even purchased a few recyclable, grocery totes to use when I go shopping. I’m that crazy lady that will call you out if i see you littering too! I wouldn’t mind planting a tree or even starting my very own garden, but there are other simple ways to get involved.
Here are 8 Unique Ways to Go Green This Earth Day (and Beyond) ~ via The Buzz Bin
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
1. Dryer lint? That’s for the birds. No, seriously. Rather than throwing away your dryer lint, put it in the backyard for the birds – they use it to feather their nests. (Source: SheKnows)
2. It’s not re-gifting if you’re turning it into something even more awesome! Upcycling is a fabulous new trend which put simply means to “create new things with the stuff you already have”
Transportation
3. Nonstop flights = a good time for everyone. Unless you’re a huge fan of the widely dreaded take-off and landing, or you get a rush from spending hours upon hours at airports, you’re probably pretty into nonstop flights. Good news – not only are they more convenient, they’re more sustainable. Take-off, landing and ground operations add a significant amount of emissions to a trip.
4. OK, so carpooling isn’t exactly a new concept… But, it’s ever-important. Did you know that carpooling just two days a week reduces CO2 emissions by 1,590 pounds a year? Just TWO days per week = 1,590 lbs. saved. Talk to your colleagues who live near you to set up a carpooling system. (Source: One Block Off the Grid)
Energy Efficiency
5. The best things cookies come to those who wait. You know that feeling when your delicious chocolate chip cookies are taking what feels like an eternity to bake? Resist the urge to open the oven door to sneak a peek – every time you do, the temperature drops 25° F and requires additional energy to get back to baking. As it turns out, there’s an oven light for a reason. (Source: We Energies)
Food & Beverage
6. Kill two Earth-polluting birds with one stone. No, don’t actually kill birds. Step 1: start your own backyard compost. Step 2: grow your own produce in your new compost garden. Do this and you’re not only eliminating waste by finding a new use for easily decomposable trash, but you’re significantly decreasing the distance between your food and your table. This makes Mother Earth (and maybe birds) smile. (Source: SheKnows)
7. It’s 5:00 (am) somewhere. In order to better conserve, water your plants first thing in the morning. Mornings tend to be cooler and without strong winds, decreasing the amount of water lost to evaporation. It’s not technically a human beverage tip, but your plants will appreciate having more to drink. (Source: The Daily Green)
Green Competition
8. Who says it’s not easy being green? (Sorry, Kermit.) Get your company excited about Earth Day by inspiring some healthy green competition.
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Earthday.org has ways to join the movement!
- Become a Climate Report
- Protect Our Clean Air
- Recycle Your E-waste
Visit here to find out how to take action and make a pledge. If you want to know more about the history of Earth Day, visit here.
As much as this phrase has run its course…I couldn’t resist!
Keep Calm and Go GREEN!
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