Earth Day- April 22, 2008

Earth Day
This year we celebrated Earth Day on April 22, 2008. What are you gonna do on that day? On April 22, 1970, 20 million people across America celebrated the first Earth Day. It was a time when cities were buried under their own smog and polluted rivers caught fire. Now Earth Day is celebrated annually around the globe. Through the combined efforts of the U.S. government, grassroots organizations, and citizens like you, what started as a day of national environmental recognition has evolved into a world-wide campaign to protect our global environment. Earth Day US EPAThere are lot of enviornoment tips. So check out on the link I provided above. Happy Reading. As for me, I already have done something by unplugging tv, lights off when not using them. My cellphone plug in would be unplugged. I have changed from using standard light bulb to environment friendly bulbs. They do save lot of energy. As for water use. When I am in shower, I tend to wet myself then turn the water off then wash my hairs then wash my body then turn the water on and rinse myself off. I dislike bath as I prefer to shower as I believe i save lot of gallons? A full bath tub requires about 70 gallons of water, while taking a 5 minute shower saves water by using 10 to 25 gallons. so that made sense to me by being environment friendly I would save lot of gallons of water that way. Same goes for when i am brushing my teeth. I would wet my toothbrush then turn water off and brush my teeth then rinse my mouth than let it running and lose all of the precious water. There are lot of tips. Do share your tips with us if you know any of. Be enviornemnt Friendly




Green Tips
Maintain your central air conditioner by cleaning the outside compressor with a garden hose. (Be sure to shut off power at the fuse or breaker first). Keep plants at least one foot away from unit for adequate airflow.
Reflective window film can help reduce heat gain during the summer, and it will keep furniture and carpets from fading.
Set the water heater temperature at 120-degrees, about halfway between low and medium. This will help save energy and prevent scalding while keeping unhealthy bacteria from growing.
Plant during the spring or fall when the watering requirements are lower.
Divide your watering cycle into shorter periods to reduce runoff and allow for better absorption every time you water.
Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. Longer grass shades root systems and holds soil moisture better than a closely clipped lawn.
Replace an incandescent outdoor light or high-intensity floodlight with a high-pressure sodium fixture. The bulbs will last longer, use less energy, and handle temperature extremes better.
Install a low-flow showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save your family more than 500-gallons a week.
Don't buy recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
Use a hose nozzle and turn off the water while you wash your car and save more than 100-gallons.
Unplug any electrical device that's not being used. Many appliances, especially computers, televisions and VCRs draw power even when turned off.Place humidifiers and dehumidifiers away from walls and bulky furniture. These appliances work best when air circulates freely around them.
Check your sprinkler system frequently and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.
Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours, when temperatures are cooler and winds are lighter.Install a programmable thermostat. If you use it to set back the temperature by 10-degrees for eight hours every night, you'll lower your heating bills by 10-percent. A $50 digital thermostat can pay for itself in energy savings in less than a year.
Plug the bathtub before turning the water on, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.
Use ceiling fans to help circulate air throughout the house, and make sure your attic is properly ventilated. A ceiling fan should run clockwise during the summer, and counter-clockwise during the winter.
http://arkansasmatters.com/content/green_is_universal_Fulltext/?cid=68465

http://www.worldwatch.org/node/3915

http://www.epa.gov/earthday/