Earth Week 2012

 

Earth Week 2012

I've been so busy lately that I completely forgot about Earth week starting today! Even if all you people out there forgot as well, it doesn't mean that you can't start RIGHT NOW! Earth week is a wonderful concept to show people that living eco-friendly can be fun and simple! So give it a try and soon enough you may find your own unique ways to reduce your carbon footprint on planet Earth.  

Eco Challenge 2012  Preview:

Monday: Meatless Monday. Reduce your carbon footprint by cutting down or eliminating your meat consumption for a day.

Tuesday: Power Down. Fix your computer settings, unplug energy sapping devices, install smart strips to eliminate vampire power.

Wednesday: Reusable Bottles & Mugs. Eliminate the use of all paper coffee cups and plastic water bottles.

Thursday: Cut Paper Waste. Reduce your use of paper, adjust your printer settings, cancel junk mail subscriptions.

Friday: (Reusable) Bag Lunch. Bring your own lunch in reusable containers or bring the containers to your favorite take-out restaurant and pass on the plastic utensils, excess paper napkins and bags.

Saturday: Second-Hand Clothes And Products. Instead of purchasing new items, reuse and upcycle old items.

Sunday: Waste Less Water. Take shorter showers, turn the faucet off while brushing teeth, do only full loads of dishes and laundry. (Image Source: Lake Metro Parks, Article Source: Huffington Post)