Earth Day

I don’t remember knowing about Earth Day when I was a kid, but the first one was held in 1970, and I was born in 1969, so we’ve sort of grown up together. Thankfully, Earth Day has continued to gain attention. It’s led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts.
While paying attention to taking care of Mother Earth is a way of life, I think celebrations like Earth Day are great at raising awareness and focusing energy.
I love the earth and I want it to be around for my nieces and their nieces. Nature knows how to stay in balance and thrive. As humans, we need to catch up to what the planet already knows how to do and become better caretakers, and I think we are doing that. I think we are, as a people, beginning to understand that our choices have consequences and becoming more and more willing to take action that has a positive impact. We don’t have a choice, really.
Here’s a great list of things you can do to make a difference.
Here’s a great idea for exchanging stuff rather than throwing it out.
Here’s a great explanation for why it’s good to buy organic.
Here’s a great blog about environmental and animal rights issues with practical advice.
Here’s a great place to learn about your carbon footprint and how to reduce it.
Happy Earth Day, ya'll.

Comments

[Tami]

The products available in green packaging is a great reminder too :)

[Carmen]

Thank you for the links and regarding the chunky, of course! it won't go anywhere if you only had that one ;-) you sweet you.