Happy Earth Day! In honor of Mama Nature, we’ve got 22
things you can do right this second, anywhere in the world, to go green and do
your part to make the world a better, healthier and happier place. Whatcha
waitin’ for?
At school
1. Walk or bike to school
2. Choose reusable water bottles instead of plastic one-use
bottles
3. Use a lunch bag rather than a disposable paper or plastic
bag
At home
4. Speed up your showers and nix those bubble baths
5. Turn the water off while you brush your teeth
6. Decide what you want to grab before you open the fridge instead of staring at the
contents for a minute…and letting the cold air whoosh out
7. Unplug all electronics when you’re not using them
8. Turn off the tube while you’re doing your homework
9. Think before you reach for paper towels. Wouldn’t a cloth
towel work just a well?
10. Wear your jeans a couple of times before tossing them in
the wash
11. Turn off the fan or turn up the A.C. and use a
lightweight blanket instead of a heavy comforter at night
Outside
12. Plant a garden
13. Instead of running a mile or two on a treadmill, hop on
your bike and cruise around your neighborhood
14. Grab a few friends and pick up trash in a public space
With your buds
15. Send e-vites instead of paper invitations when you throw
a party
16. Bring reusable bags on shopping trips
17. Shop at a vintage or thrift store
18. Up-cycle your worn-out T-shirts and other items into fun
DIY jewelry, decorations, pillows or blankets. Check out GL Crafts for ideas
and how-tos
19. Head to the library or a used bookstore instead of a
big-box bookseller
Anywhere
20. Take the time to sort out recyclable goods from trash
21. Switch lights off when you leave a room
22. Visit teensforplanetearth.org and begin a conservation or service-learning
project.
Speak out, sweeties! What are you doing to celebrate
Earth Day?
BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 4/22/2011 7:00:00 AM
POSTED IN earth day, weekend fun, spring fun, eco-friendly