Sunday, April 22, 2012

Happy Earth Day!

This week, St. James is celebrating Earth Week!  This is the perfect time to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment and how we can help do our part by taking care of it!  Here are some ideas for things you can on earth Day, this week and always.  Because remember, everyday is Earth Day :)

  •  Visit the Museum of Nature on April 22 - Admission is free!
  • Go to the Eco Expo held in Ottawa this weekend: ECO EXPO info
  • Less is More - Purchase items with less packaging.
  • Paperless Technologies - Invest in an e-reader or tablet
  • Go Chemical Free – Adopt a chemical free lifestyle
  • Hybrid Light Bulbs – Use hybrid light bulbs in your home and office
  • Green Energy – Advocate the use of sustainable, renewable, clean energy.
  • Recycling – Make sure you are always recycling properly!
  • Eco-Challenges - Convert waste materials into new things that are functional or beautiful, or both.
  • Sustainable Reading - Plant a new tree for every book you read
  • Earth Day Movie - Check out Disneynature’s Chimpanzee Movie at a theater near you
  • Green Transportation – Walk, ride or bike - Skip the car!
  • Plant a Tree or Garden – Green your environment with trees, gardens and flowers.
  • Turn off the lights – Turn off all unnecessary lights
  • Pick up the Garbage - Spend some a couple hours picking up litter at your local park, river or highway

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