This is a great day to start using less energy, use other energy alternatives, begin a recycling project, or educate others about the importance of maintaining a clean, sustainable environment.
Things you can do throughout the year to help our Earth:
* Use energy efficient light bulbs at home.
* Turn off lights, appliances, computers or televisions sets when not in use to conserve and save energy.
* Begin a recycling project at home, or get your neighbors involved in a recycling project.
* Make better choices by limiting waste: Filter your own water and save the environment from
plastic bottles. Use a cloth bag or reuse a paper bag when grocery shopping or any type of shopping. (It also saves energy by not producing more bottles and plastic bags.)
* Plant a tree and maintain it.
* Start a garden with organic food produce.
* Begin to use compost to enrich the soil if you already have a garden.
(Did you know that our school has a compost bin? Bring your organic waste such as cabbage, carrot leaves or remnants, or fruit cores and peels to Mr. Coursey so we can use it for our school's organic garden.)
What will you do throughout the year to help our cities have better air quality and greener, healthier solutions?
You can learn more about Earth Day all over the world by clicking here.
Give Earth a chance, by getting involved.
R. Aguilar
