Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day everyone! I hope everyone gets a chance to get outdoors today to marvel at and be thankful for this wonderful planet of ours. So far it’s the only one in the solar system, and the known universe, like it, so keep that in mind while you go about your day today. We are experiencing a planet that’s totally unique in its ability to sustain as many life forms as it does, so we should take care of it!

Here’s a list of 5 super simple things to can start doing today to help keep the planet from turning into a cannibalistic concrete jungle full of deaf and blind to the world zombies…

1. Replace your incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescents when they need changing, and be sure to turn off the lights in rooms you’re not actually occupying. They not only use less energy, they will save you money in the long run.

2. Turn things that you’re not using off. Make sure the lights, the TV, radio, computer, and anything else this is “obviously on” is off when you’re not using them.

3. Use a bike, your legs or public transportation instead of your car at least one day a week (or more if you’re able and willing!). You would spare the air toxins and pollutants 52 days a year! Imagine what could happen if everyone in the world did this?

4. Buy less. Purchasing fewer things results in having to throw out less. When you’re done with something, donate it, give it away, or sell it to someone else if it’s still in good condition. Try to keep things in the hands of people and out of our landfills. If its something that can’t be re-used make sure it’s recycled in the proper manner.

5. Opt for organic, natural, unpackaged foods when you can (and no, organic pancake batter in an easy cheese like can does NOT count!). Shop in the bulk food section of your market; don’t put your fruits and veggies in those plastic bags in the produce department, and take re-usable bags when you go shopping.

These are just a few little things you can do to start helping our planet get back on the right track. If we want lady earth to still be wonderful for the next 7 generations of all species we have to start doing what we can today. You don’t want zombies do you?

photograph taken by Jared Zimmerman.