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Friday, April 22, 2011

Earth Day 2011

Environmental responsibility is everyone’s responsibility every day. Earth Day is the inspiration, the activation, and the beginning of a real commitment. Help inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment.We have to fight for the earth by restoring and replishing all the deterioration to the environment caused by oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, and freeways. How do you give back? Are you and your family eco-friendly? There are lots of easy things you can do in your own home and neighborhood to help save our earth, air, and water. Celebrate the Earth Day holiday by learning new ways to protect the environment...


      
     22 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2011 
               

 1-  Pick up trash in and around your neighborhood
 2-  Change lights to energy effiecient bulbs
 3-  Mulch grass instead of using fertilizer to add nitrogen back into your soil
 4-  Install a low-flow showerhead
 5-  Reuse something in a new way instead of throwing it out
 6-  Plant a tree (make sure they are indegenous to your area)
 7-  Water only 1 day a week for 30 minutes (early morning or late evening)
 8-  Recycle one product you use regularly (ex. water bottles, cans, or paper)
 9-  Never throw electronics in the trash (phones, batteries, computers, etc.)
10- Plant a garden
11- Make nature crafts at school or home
12- Have your children recycle (donate) their old toys and games
13- Cook a special Earth Day meal
14- Ride your bike
15- Save energy and water =save money
16- Set your thermostat at 78 degrees
17- Less gas = more money and better health
18- Eat smart. Eat Healthy. Eat Local
19- Drink RO water with fruit/herbs as flavoring instead of bottles & cans
20- Think before you buy, even better borrow instead of buying
21- Keep all electronic devices on timers or unplugged when not in use
22- Join the community picnic at http://earthday.nature.org/picnic/ or join us at the university campus  http://today.ttu.edu/2011/04/dig-tech-annual-arbor-day-events-set/

Remember: Every day is Earth Day!! Anything to help our environment is a perfect thing to do on Earth Day and every day. Don't restrict yourself to just one day a year; learn about how you can make a difference and protect the environment every day.

     *Replenish*Restore*Rethink*
  EARTH IS OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE and IT'S IRREPLACEABLE

 
~~~~~HAPPY EARTH DAY~~~~~