Friday, April 20, 2012

Earth Day 2012 - A Billion Acts of Green



This Sunday, April 22nd, is the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day!  Join in the Earth Day “Billion Acts of Green” celebration this weekend! Here are just a couple of events happening in Manhattan but if you check out Earth Day’s site, you will find hundreds of events all across our great nation!





Earth Day New York
April 19-21st
Grand Central Terminal
Join in the fun at GCS where there will be exhibits, activities for adults and kids as well as entertainment! Best of all…it’s FREE!


Green Festival
April 21-22
Javits Center North
Saturday – 10-7
Sunday – 11-6
This is an amazing weekend packed with “green” vendors, amazing speakers and sustainable food.
Tickets are $10 for the day or $15 for the weekend if you buy online (a bit more at the door)


In celebration of Earth Day - I thought I'd give you some "green" tips.  Unfortunately I don’t have enough room here to give you a billion tips, so how about 10?


1.  Use a reusable water bottle to keep plastic out of our landfills and oceans.


2.  Keep your own utensils at work and avoid plastic ones.


3.  Change out your light bulbs for LED or CFL bulbs.


4.  Unplug those “vampire” energy suckers like hair dryers and coffee makers.


5.  Use an eco-friendly power strip if you need to keep things plugged in.


6.  Use non-toxic, biodegradable household cleaners.


7.  Eat local, organic and sustainable foods.


8.  Use reusable shopping bags.


9.  Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth or while drying your hands.


10.  Pledge your act of green on the Earth Day website and tell all your friends to get on board!




One person’s actions can make a difference.

































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