Earth Day 2012 is April 22nd, and many of us are trying to leave a greener life in both big and small ways. In my family we try to do our part, by recycling, buying products that are safe for the environment (and my family), and striving to use less resources that can be harmful to the earth.
If you don't currently do anything to live greener or reduce your footprint, but would like to start, here are some ideas of easy ways you can be kinder to the earth starting this year (they are easy to incorporate into your life without much effort) so we can all leave the world better.
7 Ways To Be Good To The Earth
Eat locally- food that is transported long distances is often loaded with preservatives, so eating locally keeps food safer for you and requires less chemicals to maintain
Don't buy individually packaged products- buy bulk items that use less packaging
Use items in your home that can be washed and reused, and skip paper towels, plates, etc
Walk or use a bicycle to get around- it's great for the environment and you too!
Skip single use plastic bottles of water, and buy a stainless steel water bottle to refill and reuse
Turn off electrical appliances and lights when not in use
Skip plastic and paper bags at the supermarket, and bring along your own reusable convas bags
So tell me how you live like the Lorax? Share your tips for a chance to win!
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