What's Your Earth Day Pledge? Tell Us and Win a T-Shirt!
In our April issue (which hits newsstands March 14), we're using Earth Day as an excuse to tackle some ambitious green changes. You know, the ones you've talked about for years but haven't gotten around to because you don't have the time, haven't made the effort, or simply don't know where to start.
Pick up the April issue (or check out the story online) for tips on how to make things happen: Things like bringing fresh food to your kids' schools, reducing your carbon footprint, and getting your office to recycle, to name a few. You can even see how Editor-in-Chief Alex Postman painted her Brooklyn brownstone white (well, the rooftop anyway) and beautified her block.
So what's next on your list? Leave your Earth Day pledge here: Putting it in writing is half the battle, and perhaps you'll inspire others to do the same! And 10 pledgers will be chosen at random to win our "This Is the Year I'll" t-shirts.
(No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes ends 5/23/11. Entrants must be legal U.S. residents of one of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years or older. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules Here.)
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Permalink Reply by Michelle Dodson, RD, CD on -
My earth day pledge is to volunteer at the parks department to help kill off the invasive species in Southern Indiana.
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Permalink Reply by 4streegrrl on -
Invasive species have a HUGE impact to native species and ecosystems. In addition to "guerrilla digging" Canada thistle out of my neighbours' gardens and lawns, my husband and I volunteer every summer to go on an invasive plant dig (for Field Scabious). Field Scabious can produce thousands of seeds from one plant, and is terribly invasive. A small group of us are attempting to eliminate the species from getting a foot hold along an important river and riparian ecosystem. The Dig was a load a fun last year, as we waded, thigh deep, up the river for a couple of kilometers in warm sunshine, listening to a pack of timber wolves howl around us, while we tenacious folks thrashed through the woods, digging up plants as we went. It's a rewarding experience that everyone, you and old, can participate in. We are slowing winning the Field Scabious battle in this one area, but there are many more species out there that are impacting native ecosystems. Unless people educate themselves on invasive plant species, and use a critical eye in their own gardens and yards and neighbourhoods to identify and eliminate invasive plants, the war is a hard one to win. Keep up the good work, Michelle!
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Permalink Reply by sarah s on -
This is the year I'll stop using paper products and start taking advantage of reusable replacements, all the while aiming to use less overall.
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Permalink Reply by sarah s on
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http://www.betterforgrownups.com/
Check out Better for Grown Ups Brand - lots of reusable products, from tissues, cotton rounds, etc (and most of them come in handy reusable dispenser boxes, so it doesn't involve a whole new habit). Apparently, 56 tons of trash are thrown out each year per person in the U.S. - this is a great place to start reducing that footprint!
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Permalink Reply by Abigail Broska on
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This year my Earth Day plan is to organize my recylcling better so that more gets to the bins and less gets tossed for being in the wrong place. I also want to use less electricity.
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Permalink Reply by Brian W. britton on
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I pledge to do more to make our home green. Projects include fixing foundation and insulating basement to help with heating costs, replacing old style water heater with a much greener option. All so, I want to expand our garden, we did good last year and we all beleive we can do even better this year, it was great being able to walk outside and pick a tomatoe off the vine walk in and cook with it. Last but not least, my son and I are planning on building a chicken coop with some salvaged wood we have been tripping over for some time. He is helping design it, build it and wants to be in charge of collecting the eggs, and carrying for the chickens. I guess we will find out what kind of design skills a 9 year old has lol.
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Permalink Reply by madagascarjoan on -
This is the year I'll complete cooking conversion to 100% induction and solar.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Peter on
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Live like there will be a tomorrow!
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Permalink Reply by Shannon Vasconcelos on
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This year I'll eat more local, organic, and nutritious food!
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Permalink Reply by Liz Guthier on -
This is the year I'll start simplifying my life. I will find good homes for things I already own but don't use. With everything that I buy, I will ask myself whether I really need it. Before buying, I will also think about whether I already own something that can meet my needs. This way I am only buying things I need and am wasting less. Lastly, I will also start considering packaging when buying things, opting for less packaging or recyclable packaging whenever available.
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Permalink Reply by Pamela McGowan on
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This is the year I'll start looking at my recycling bin as my art supply bin
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Permalink Reply by Nichole Smith on
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I pledge to continue working toward growing as much food as possible for my family (can't get more local than that!); as well as striving to use local products when I need to purchase food. In addition, I will continue to limit my non-food purchases to essentials and buy used whenever possible. Finally, I will sew myself some (sturdy) reusable grocery bags from fabric I have in my home AND I will remember to take them with me to the store! :)
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