Earth Day Preamble

The last race I ran – they handed out, with the bib #, the usual goodie bag including race notices, coupons etc. But this year the bag was a paper manila envelope and inside a note saying bring this envelope back so we can re–use it! I always recycle all paper products anyways but what a cool idea.
Here’s my action list:

• Bring my own bags when I go shopping.
• Continue a Vegetarian diet - strive towards vegan.
• Turn off the lights and TV when I leave the room.
• Maintain my vegetable garden and an herb garden.
• Compost wastes using a tumbler.
• Take old stuff to the second hand store. (Actually my husband does this for me : )
• Recycle books always! Member of paperback swap and library.
• Rarely go clothes shopping.

• Drive to work.
• Still use little plastic bags for some produce items.
• Watch too much television!
• Should buy more items in bulk.
• Support local shops and buy fresh produce – even if it costs more!
• Not using recycled toilet paper.
• Wean myself off paper plates.
  

Every day is Earth Day!

Earth day – a day to re-examine our activities. Can we do better?

This site has tons of information and ideas. David Suzuki Foundation

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