Today is earth day - a day intended to raise awareness and to inspire action regarding being good stewards of our natural environment. Listed below are three general areas and several specific suggestions of activites that you can do today in celebration of eartdh day 2011.
1. Grow something. Take the time to plant something today. It could be a tree, a flower, on something that you could eventually eat (bonus). It could be a single plant or an entire garden. Every action matters. Take the time to sow at least one plant today.
2. Reuse or recycle something. Recycle something that you might not otherwise recycle. Swear off plastic and paper grocery bags and use a cloth bag or an old backpack. Commit to composting and turn your egg shells and kitchen scraps into excellent soil and fertilizer for your plants.
3. Save some energy. Walk or bicycle to one of your destinations today. Take the stairs. Weather-proof your home. Choose to receive and pay your bills electronically instead of sending all of that paper back and forth.
Happy Friday and Happy Earth Day!