About Today: Is Earth Day Worth It?

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Today Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22. At a glance, it might sound all liberal and crunchy, but it's the one celebration where we can say "We're all in this equally." We've got one planet to live on and there are some places we've made quite a mess. Let's figure out how to clean it up so we can leave a nice place for those who come after us. But What Can I Do? I often feel helpless when it comes to these kinds of movements. Marc has written up some great ideas here. I'll point out two that any of us (hey, I'm including myself here) can do: 1. Plant something. 2. Recycle just one thing. I have some old batteries that I need to take care of. And I'm going to do that this Sunday. How about you? Are You Recycling Correctly? Is Organic Food Worth It? See More About:  climate change  green politics  environmental groups Do You Know These People? It's funny to think how much time is spent memorizing stats and faces of sports celebrities, musicians, and actors. Yet how many among us can name a single person on this list? What Is The Green Movement? Fast Facts About Earth Day See More About:  green kids  green politics  green celebrities Is Eating Locally Grown Foods Worth It? Staying green doesn't always mean doing things after the fact (recycling, etc). It also means what you are doing now. One of the greatest movements lately is the push to eat locally grown food. Whether that means going to your local farmers market, joining a CSA, or working at a food cooperative, each step puts less pressure on the planet. Can You Really Eat Locally? Where Can You Find Local Foods? See More About:  eating locally  fresh food  environmental benefits Can You Get By With The Old? After I renovated, I regretted not asking my contractor to figure out what he could salvage for others to take. The old cabinets weren't anything to write home about, but they weren't bad at all, so why did I let them get tossed? Same with the moldings. If you are renovating, can you reuse some bits or give the old materials away? What's a Net Zero Energy Home Remodel? How Does Radiant Flooring Work? Does a Tankless Water Heater Make Sense For You? Today Ads Earth Day When My House Worth About Earth Day Earth Day Earth Day Activities Featured Articles How to Start Walking Best Cities for Walking Declutter for a Greener Home Frugal Favorites These Cars Sip the Least The Ultimate in Green: Your Own Farm   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement