It's true. I have literally hugged a tree before. Although that's not necessary and not really what Earth Day is all about. It's just a reminder to appreciate the beauty around us and maybe make an extra effort to be conscious of how our actions affect the environment. We don't have to be "crunchy" to make a difference. Here are some simple ideas:
- Take shopping bags with you to the store today.
- Buy fresh food with little or no packaging. (Do my carrots really need a plastic bag?)
- Set a timer for the sprinklers so you don't overdo it.
- Hide hard-boiled eggs for Easter instead of plastic ones.
- Or reuse the same plastic eggs each year.
- Borrow or rent items that you may only use once instead of buying them.
- Take your kids for a walk in the park and enjoy the buzzing bugs and chirping birds.
If you'd like more information on Earth Day, how it started and what people all over the world are doing to celebrate check out the
Earth Day website.
Happy Earth Day!
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