Relocate to Wisconsin : Celebrate Earth Day April 22nd...Count the Ways....

Celebrate Earth Day April 22nd...Count the Ways....

Celebrate  Earth Day...April 22nd....

It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisconsin) in 1970 earth dayand is celebrated annually throughout the world.

 

       Earth Day 2010 can be a  help  to everyone on the planet to  advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs.  It is an opportunity for individuals, corporations and governments to join together and create a global green economy. Join the more than one billion people in 190 countries that are taking action for Earth Day.  Here are some suggestions….Please feel free to add to the list…..and Spread the  word….do what you can…not just on Earth Day…but  every day…the environment we save IS our own !

 1.

Re-usable Bags
Utilize reusable bags for all of your shopping. Keep a supply in your trunk or back seat, ready to use.

 2.

 

Plant a tree or other plant 
  Increase the eye candy in your  neighborhood…add oxgen…beautify the landscape and the air !

 3.

 

Water Bottles
Use refillable bottles and a water filter for your water

 4.

Recycle, Re-use and Repurpose
 Do one of these three things with everything you touch and help reduce waste

 5.

 

Turn off lights 
Use power strips for phone and other chargers, computers and other energy depleting appliances - the strip can be turned off and on easily

 6.

 

 

Use natural cleaners when possible from baking soda to vinegar and lemons
  Check websites for some great ideas on cleaners that work and are good for the environment

 7.

 

 

Pay bills online

Save money, paper, stamps, checks..click !

 8.

Save water and energy
Turn water off when brushing your teeth, monitor the setting on your hot water heater; use shower heads that conserve water

 9.

Save gas
Have your tires filled to the proper pressure, plan your errands  efficiently

10.

Storing food
When saving food items, place them in reusable containers

 

  The "green changes" you make to your home can be popular selling points as consumers become more aware and concerned about the environment and cost savings with energy efficiencies...GO GREEN !

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS

 

11 comments • Sally & David Hanson WI Realtors Luxury\Short Sale\CDPE\ABR\e-Pro\REDS • April 10 2010 07:15AM

Comments

Thank you for the great tips. Have a great Earth Day and a good weekend.

Posted by GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI BUCKS County & Philadelphia, PA HOMES (RE/MAX Centre Realtors) almost 2 years ago

  You too...what if each of us did just one thing.....and told just one person who did one thing...and the one things became something we could all be proud of in saving the planet. How coool is that !

Posted by Sally & David Hanson WI Realtors Luxury\Short Sale\CDPE\ABR\e-Pro\REDS (Keller Williams 414-525-0563) almost 2 years ago

 

I straighten out all my bent nails and re-use them. Does that count?

 

Posted by Bubba Fife (Complete Property Maintenance) almost 2 years ago

Great tips guys!  The only one I don't do is number 7 paying bills online..I know I know...I gotta get with the times on that one!

Posted by Kristin Johnston,Waukesha County Realtor Buyers Agent,Waukesha Cty WI Real Estate (Remax Realty Center 414-254-6647) almost 2 years ago

Earth Day was founded the year I graduated from high school. And I remember it. Today people take it for granted but back when I was in school there was no such thing as Earth Day.

Posted by Elizabeth Weintraub, Sacramento Short Sale Agent, Land Park, #00697006 Lyon RE (Lyon Real Estate #00697006) almost 2 years ago

It is no accident that April 22 is Lenin's birthday...

Just a tip!    ;)

Posted by Jay Markanich - Northern VA Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC) almost 2 years ago

I often wonder if he thought or had an idea of how big an impact he really would have with this day.

Posted by Tom Braatz,Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent,Waukesha Cty WI Real Estate (Re/Max Realty Center 262-377-1459) almost 2 years ago

Any way we can help, we should help....the best we can all do to make the world a better place.

Posted by Sally & David Hanson WI Realtors Luxury\Short Sale\CDPE\ABR\e-Pro\REDS (Keller Williams 414-525-0563) almost 2 years ago

I was only 10 when the first Earth Day happened and I haven't a clue whether my family or my school did anything.

Posted by Jim Frimmer, Realtor and CDPE, Mission Valley, CA DRE #01458572 (Century 21 Award) almost 2 years ago

the important thing is that we do things now...to save to reuse to recycle....and we know you do !

Posted by Sally & David Hanson WI Realtors Luxury\Short Sale\CDPE\ABR\e-Pro\REDS (Keller Williams 414-525-0563) almost 2 years ago

I didn't realize Earth Day started so long ago!  I'm doing most of the things on the list already.  I'm way too old school to pay the bills online, though.  I need to pull out the check book and the bills and do them by hand. 

Posted by Sharon Tara New Hampshire Home Stager (Sharon Tara Transformations) almost 2 years ago

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