Tomorrow is Earth Day — a day to celebrate our earth and value its natural resources. With all the spring flowers in bloom, it seems like the perfect time to show appreciation. The idea for Earth Day was the inspiration of Wisconsin U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson back in 1970 when he became concerned about our planet’s future. This day is celebrated on April 22 each year — now globally, by over 500 million people.

In honor of Earth Day, here are my top 10 suggestions to help sustain our planet:

1. Celebrate Earth Day everyday
2. Park your car and walk or bike to your destination
3. Think about the landfill waste impact before you buy products
4. Recycle and reuse whenever possible – use thrift stores, craigslist, freecycle.org, garage sales, building material salvage, etc.
5. Shut down appliances and lights when not using; buy energy efficient light bulbs
6. Encourage your friends and family to recycle and reuse too!
7. Support green businesses who are working to make their manufacturing process more earth friendly
8. Buy local food when possible from a farmers market (find your local market)
9. Reuse your grocery bags
10. Look into alternative energy sources for your home, such as subsidized solar panels or cool sun tiles.

Related links: localharvest.org | storyofstuff.com

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