WE Can Solve It!
April 14, 2008
Have you heard of the new campaign Al Gore and the Alliance for Climate Protection started? I’m not big on telling you what to do, but I think that this Web site is worth a visit!
A video on the site was eye-opening and disturbing. What type of legacy will we be leaving if we don’t start to take this issue seriously? How many animals will die? How many natural disasters will occur? How will our planet change?
In case you don’t have time to view the video, let me share a few key points.
- Even though most Americans believe we are in the middle of a climate crisis and need to do something about it, very little action is being taken at higher levels (where laws are written).
- It’s going to take more than just changing lightbulbs to create a global change!
- This is an opportunity for all of us to rise to a challenge and leave a mark for future generations.
- We need to be active citizens and sepak up to help create change.
- One of the easiest ways you can do that is by joining the WE can solve it movement and forward this link to all of your friends!
- You can also sign petitions and find out a lot of other great info. I even read a story about a teenager who was trained by Al Gore and his staff and is now sharing this important message with other teens!
20 Ways to Save for Earth Day
April 3, 2008
As we all know, Earth Day is coming up and there are plenty of ways to save the Earth on a daily basis. Here are a few ideas my friends and I came up with:
1. Reuse gift bags you receive instead of buying new ones.
2. Use utensils that can be washed instead of using disposable utensils.
3. Unplug your computer and other electronics when you’re not using them.
4. Buy a laptop instead of a desktop computer because it uses less energy.
5. Carpool or use public transportation.
6. Replace your light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
7. Plant a tree.
8. Clean the lint filter in your dryer before each use so it will run as efficiently as possible.
9. Better yet, hang your clothes to dry them instead of using the dryer.
10. Print documents double-sided if possible.
11. Turn off the lights or any electronics when you leave the room.
12. Recycle!
13. Instead of buying bottled water, buy a BPA-free reusable water bottle and fill it with filtered water.
14. When it’s cold out, place a rolled up towel in front of your door to keep cold air from coming in or warm air from escaping.
15. Use rechargeable batteries. Disposable batteries can leak toxins into the ground.
16. Replace your shower head with one that saves water.
17. Use your towel more than once rather than washing it after each use.
18. Use rags to clean up spills instead of paper towels and use cloth napkins instead of paper ones.
19. Instead of going through the drive-thru, park your car and go inside. It will create less pollution and you’ll save gas.
20. Turn the water off when you’re not using it instead of letting it run.
Can you think of any other easy ways to help save the earth every day?
