Your guide to going green this Earth Day (and everyday)!

Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day with some of our (eco) friendly tips and reminders:

• Go Veg!  Say “Thanks, but no thanks,” to meat.
• Ride your bike whenever you can and save money and gas and get some exercise in too!
• Swap out as many bulbs as possible with energy efficient CFL’s (compact fluorescent light bulbs).
• Turn off the water while you are brushing your teeth and scrubbing your face.
• Be sure to always have a reusable water bottle on hand.
• Disconnect electronic items when not in use. It might sound like a pain, but there are great power strips, like the Smart Strip or DSI Green Power Strip, which has one main source so all you have to do is flip one switch and the job has been done for you.
• Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible and use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying.
• Be more cognizant of what you are throwing in the trash. Make sorting bins if you don’t already have them. Take batteries and electronics to the proper disposal facilities.

Here are a few fun, green things you can do with friends or family:

• Join a park or beach cleanup with groups like Heal the Bay and the Surfrider Foundation.
• Plant a tree – visit the Arbor Day site for more information.
• Green thumb or not, start your own succulent or indoor herb garden.
• Turn trash into treasure! Refurbish an old sofa, chair or even a garment. Get crafty and creative and you just might produce a work of art!
• Take a leisurely stroll to your local farmers’ market and pick up some seasonal ingredients for this weekend’s eco-friendly feast.
• Check out some of the Green events taking place around town.

Here’s to a happy Earth Day—or better yet, Earth Life!

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