Today, marks the 40th anniversary of Earth day. Earth day was founded, as a means to raise awareness about the plight of Earth’s environment, in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson. What started as a small movement has grown into a global event worldwide.
Earth day is a great time to reflect on how we all can take steps in our daily lives to help reduce pollution, combat climate change, and avoid depletion the earth’s resources
We as women, understand the importance of doing our part in the efforts to protect our world. By nature, we are caring and nurturing creatures who know the importance of leaving this beautiful world and all its spectacular wonders intact for our future generations.
Green Actions:
Recycle
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic ones
Carpool or use public transportation
Unplug appliances when not using
Turn off lights
Eat less meat
For more ways to help the planet try these 50 steps
Green Decisions:
Recently, Puma (the world’s third-largest sporting goods maker) announced its plans to help reduce the waste of natural resources by no longer using shoeboxes.
Green Charities:
World Wildlife Fund
Oceana
Natural Resources Defense Council
Green Sale:
Rock and Republic is offering an Earth Day deal of 20 percent off jeans when you bring in an old pair of jeans (April 22 through May 10). The old jeans will be recycled into Ultra-Touch insulation to help rebuild communities in need. For more details: Rock and Republic Events
Green Designer:
Stella McCartney is both a vegetarian and a firm believer in living a green lifestyle. She refuses to use leather or fur in any of her collections. McCartney also incorporates organic and eco-friendly materials throughout her brand.
* All Stella McCartney’s UK operations are powered by Ecotricity (a company dedicated to making electricity from the wind).
* Shop at Stella McCartney’s stores and carry home your purchase in a bio-degradable bag made from corn.
