Day 22 | Spread the Word
Tell everyone you know about Earth Day, climate change, and what you can do to help. (Bonus points if you show them Greenguide's...
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- Apr 21, 2023
Day 21 | Every Day is Earth Day
Doing things to reduce carbon emissions only work if you keep doing them. As a yearly goal, pick one of our tips or an issue you're...
- Apr 20, 2023
Day 20 | Consider Solar Panels
If you have the money, try fitting solar panels to your roof. Some states may incentivize you for doing it. Solar panels still work on...
- Apr 19, 2023
Day 19 | Make Some Noise
Climate change is something everyone should be aware of. Tell people in your community about it, and also consider emailing, writing, or...
- Apr 18, 2023
Day 18 | Compost Food Waste
Food waste in landfills causes 8-10% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Compost your food scraps. In some places, you can put food...
- Apr 17, 2023
Day 17 | Use Thrift and Resale Stores
Thrift and resale stores allow you to buy something that you've never had before without a new thing being produced because someone has...
- Apr 16, 2023
Day 16 | Support your Community
Supporting the local economy doesn't just allow money to circulate in your community; it also reduces the number of miles goods travel....
- Apr 15, 2023
Day 15 | Recycle Old Stuff
Mattresses, outdated computers, and spray cans: they can all be recycled, just with proper care. Look for recycling events in your area;...
- Apr 14, 2023
Day 14 | Give Consciously
Giving someone a present of something eco-friendly, such as a bamboo straw, can be a nice way to promote sustainability, but be careful...
- Apr 13, 2023
Day 13 | Line-Dry Your Clothes
If it's warm out, dry your laundry on a clothesline or movable clothes rack. If it's raining or about to rain, or cold, you can string up...
- Apr 12, 2023
Day 12 | Eat Less Meat
The way we raise animals meat is not very eco-friendly. In order to raise a pound of beef, it takes about 1,800 gallons of water; the...
- Apr 11, 2023
Day 11 | Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies
Making your own cleaning supplies reduces plastic and frees you from using possibly toxic chemicals to clean your home. All you need for...
- Apr 10, 2023
Day 10 | Use Slower Shipping
As discussed in yesterday's post, airplanes are atrocious causes of climate change. If you don't have to rush to send someone something,...
- Apr 9, 2023
Day 9 | Fly Less
Airplanes are not very eco-friendly at all, less so than cars. They emit 3.15 grams of CO2 for every gram of fuel they use. Consider...
- Apr 8, 2023
Day 8 | Plant Native Plants
This garden season, consider planting plants native to your area instead of exotic plants that come from somewhere else. They use less...
- Apr 7, 2023
Day 7 | Check Your Faucets
Check your faucets and showers for drips and leaks. If you can't fix them or get them fixed right away, put a container under the faucets...
- Apr 6, 2023
Day 6 | Use Heating and Air Conditioning Less
Save energy by using less air conditioning and heating. When you're cold, put on a sweater before you turn up the heat. In winter, let...
- Apr 5, 2023
Day 5 | Give Items New Lives
Make a challenge not to throw anything in the trash for a day or a week. Get creative! Turn plastic bottles into planters, use scraps of...
- Apr 4, 2023
Day 4 | Choose Alternatives to Plastic
The next time you throw away a plastic object, think of a not-plastic alternative you could use instead. If you drink bottled water,...
- Apr 3, 2023
Day 3 | Use Cars Less
Cars that run on gasoline or diesel emit greenhouse gases. A typical vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon each year. Walk or...
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