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 Suzanne Buehler on April 22, 2011 at 11:22am

I'm going to go get a timer for my bathroom. That way I can knock down the amount of time my family spends taking showers.

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Permalink Reply by Lynn M Grate on April 22, 2011 at 1:24pm

Stop using disposable cleaning pads for my spray mop.

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Permalink Reply by LeAnne Clement on April 22, 2011 at 3:08pm

I am going to start a composte pile for my garden. Planting new blackerry bushes, and using more earth friendly products. I am also starting a 365 day frugality challenge which will include mending, repurposing, recycling, reusing and doing more myself. I am going to learn how to make greek yogurt, cheese, I am going to build a chicken coop so I can have better eggs and a protein source for my family. I guess this year is my year to change how I live in our world and improve my relationship with mother earth.

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Smith on April 23, 2011 at 12:53am

My earth day pledge is to stick my reusable bags in the car so I start to remember to use them again. Lately, it seems I forget about them until I'm ready to check out. I also pledge to start trying to eat more local, organic produce.