Celebrating Earth Day Everyday

Earth Day was officially yesterday, and it’s been said before,, but shouldn’t every day be Earth Day?  I went on the Internet, and there are countless organizations out there that you can join, or contribute to, in order to make a difference, but some of the older, simpler ideas are still valid and bear repeating… so I will.

There are many simple things you can do to celebrate Earth Day everyday.  Here are some that could become habitual if you worked at it.

Buy nothing today that cannot be reused, recycled, or repurposed. Then try it for two days, a week, a month…

Put several reusable bags in your car or brief case and use them whenever you buy something.

Some things do not need to be put in a bag at all!  Carry it in your hands or put it immediately in your purse.

Look for products that have less packaging. 

Ask for fast food to be delivered wrapped in a napkin not in a styrofoam box.

Buy a water bottle and fill it up from a faucet.

Investigate paperless banking.

Support organic farming and organic products.

Try to buy locally as much as possible.

Make your own compost and plant your own small garden.

Try to not fertilize your lawn.

Turn off lights, and TVs when you’re not using them.

Ride your bike. Take the bus. Car pool.  Walk.

Teach your children to love the Earth.  Don’t litter and don’t ever let them, either.

Take a garbage bag with you when you go on a walk and pick up litter wherever and whenever you find it.

Plant something. Then do it again.  Do it often.

Tune your eyes into the beauty of small growing and living things.  (Spend time with a child-they’ll show you how to do this if you’ve forgotten.)

Spend time outside and teach your children to do so also.

Unplug appliances and electronics when they’re not being used.  Did you know there is electricity still being used when things are fully charged but not unplugged?

Plant native plants and drought resistant plants in your yard.

Be creative!  Share your ideas.  Many minds are better than one!

In fact I’d love to hear from you.  What are your ideas for making Earth a better place to live for all of us?