Happy Earth Day! Here at ThinkLocal®, we would like to encourage all of you to take a few minutes to think about some of the ways in which we can help our planet. “Going green” seems to be all the rage these days, and it’s about time—helping our environment is far from being a new concept. Here are a few things that you can do to help our planet:
*Use reusable tote bags when you go shopping. This reduces both the amount of toxins that are released into the air during plastic production and the amount of plastic bags that end up in landfills.
*Recycle everything that you can, including plastic, glass, paper, and aluminum.
*Limit the amount of water that you use. Taking shorter showers (you’ll save even more water if you switch to taking baths), turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth, and collecting rain water for watering plants are just some of the ways you can save water.
*Reduce the amount of disposable cups, bottles, plates, and utensils you use. Since single-person place settings are cheap and easy to find, they’re perfect for leaving at the office. And instead of buying bottled water, invest in a water filtering system and a reusable bottle. You’ll save money AND our natural resources.
If you’d like to participate in Earth Day events in your local community, check out EarthDay.net. You’ll also find resources that provide more information on living a green, eco-friendly lifestyle.
