Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Earth day!

Ok, so I know it's a bit late to be all "yay! it's earth day!"
But! I can give awesome advice on how to live green and celebrate earth day everyday, without the big expensive equipment!
1st
It's as easy as flipping a switch. Make sure your lights are OFF. It's simple...if there's light, and no one is using it, turn it out. No one needs that wasted energy.
2nd
Almost as easy as the first, unplug unused appliances. You know, the microwave, the toaster, the blender, the television, your cell phone charger, the AC/heater, your computer/laptop charger, etc. It really is that simple.
3rd
RECYCLE! It is really simple. There are recycling bins just about everywhere any more. Most large businesses own personal recycling bins, and even most large cities give out recycling bins to every house/apartment complex. Recycle your paper, plastics, cardboard, Styrofoam, etc. Almost everything is recyclable anymore, just avoid trying to recycle aluminum, wax, or anything with food particles stuck on it.
4th
Compost. It's really simple, and even helps make lawns prettier without expensive fertilizer. And! did you know that 1/3 of the world's land fills are made up of perfectly biodegradable kitchen waste? No? Well now you do! So find a bin, a place in the back yard, anything, and put your extra lettuce, greens of strawberries, banana peels, left over broccoli, etc.!

have fun! be safe! and most of all, keep our planet clean and beautiful for years to come!

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