Every Day Is Earth Day!

This year will undoubtedly be the largest Earth Day celebration ever.  As the concern for the well-being of our precious planet spreads, more people are embracing the idea of Earth Day, every day. For those of you who don’t take the time out to make your contribution to the effort to save the world from degradation, and environmental collapse – It’s never too late to start!  Small lifestyle changes can make a seriously huge impact on your ecological footprint. It is all just a matter of changing some habits. You can do it!

How to love mommy earth every day

Go vegan – Choosing to eat only plant based products is the best thing you can do for the earth. Factory and dairy farming practices cause insane amounts of environmental degradation.  Go veg today and save lives and the Earth!

Shop vintage – The most eco-friendly (and fun) shopping is vintage! It takes tons of energy, effort and materials to create new products. You can cut all of that out by simply buying used items. Buying used does not mean your purchase will be old, weathered, and smelly. In today’s “buy and toss” society, you can find some really spectacular items on Craigslist, Ebay, or at your local vintage/consignment shop. And, really, who doesn’t enjoy the thrill of the hunt?

Shop Local – When you shop local you cut out the energy used to transport those items. You also support your local economy and give your money directly to farmers and artists. It might cost you slightly more money, but in the long run you and your community will be thriving. (FYI .. Portland is HUGE on buying local and is almost completely self-sustained. Sorry to brag!)

Drive less (or not at all) – Public transportation may seem daunting at first glance, but it is generally very easy to use and convenient. If you live in a town where the public transit leaves something to be desired, get a bike or try to walk to nearby places.  You will get in better shape, explore your town in a new way, AND save the Earth. Everyone wins!

Waste less – Think of new and exciting ways to use your trash, or not accumulate it in the first place.  Buy a composter and experience the joys of turning food to soil. Purchase food and household products in bulk and bring your own containers. Cook at home more and avoid takeout. Use empty cans and bottles as plant pots. The possibilities are endless!

Fun facts about Earth!

Don’t think the Earth is cool?  THINK AGAIN!  Our planet is awesome.

• Approximately 40,000 tons of meteoric dust hits the Earth each year.
• About one-tenth of the earth’s surface is permanently covered with ice.
• You would need to travel at 6.95 miles per second to escape the Earth’s gravitational pull. This is equivalent to traveling from New York to Philadelphia in about twenty seconds.
• If you dig in your backyard, don’t worry about running into the earth’s core. You’d have to dig a hole 4,000 miles (6,437 kilometers) deep!
• Some scientists believe that the earth began billions of years ago as a huge ball of swirling dust and gases.
• About 20 to 30 volcanoes erupt each year, mostly under the sea.
• A huge underground river runs underneath the Nile, with six times more water than the river above.
• Lake Bosumtwi in Ghana formed in a hollow made by a meteorite.
• Beaver Lake, in Yellowstone Park, USA, was artificially created by beaver damming.
• Off the coast of Florida there is an underwater hotel. Guests have to dive to the entrance.
• Venice in Italy is built on 118 sea islets joined by 400 bridges. It is gradually sinking into the water.
• The world’s windiest place is Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica.

Learn more fun facts about our Earth here.