Today is 40th anniversary of the “Earth Day”!!!! How many of us are aware of this? How are you going to contribute on this Earth Day 2010?

Every contribution of each of you can make a drastic change in the sustainability of the earth. Yes, little drops can make an ocean. Try to follow a few simple tips mentioned below and make your contribution to the Earth. Let us leave a greener Earth greener for our future generation!

Earth Day

Earth Day is a day designed specially to spread the awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in held on April 22, 1970 and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. Earth Day is now observed each year on April 22 in virtually every country on Earth and coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network.

Tips to Go Green

1.  Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They last 10 times longer, putting fewer of them in landfills. They consume two-thirds less energy, emitting less carbon into the atmosphere; and they emit less heat than standard bulbs, so they're safer and cooler. They cost a little more, but in the long run, they save money.
2. Always bring home Energy Star-rated light bulbs and fixtures, which use at least two-thirds less energy than regular lighting, and install timers or motion sensors that automatically shut off lights when they're not needed.
3. Turn off the lights when leaving the room for 15 minutes or more
4. Lighters are usually considered disposable so they will most likely end up in land fills. You can use the cardboard matches which are much more eco-friendly because they are made of recycled material.
5. Steam that escape from pots while cooking increases the cooking time and heats up the indoor air. More energy is used to cook and to run the air conditioner. Put lids on pots, especially if they contain a boiling liquid, and the food will cook more quickly and use less energy.
6. Skip rinsing your plates before putting them into the dishwasher. On an average you will save 15 gallons of water per load. Plus, you will save time.
7. Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.
8. Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when travelling or at work.
9. Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to wash clothes using machine, heat the water.
10. Wear clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
11. Don't take baths, take showers. Showers save half the amount of water comparable with the water used to bath.
12. Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back our investment.
13. Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These are inexpensive and conserve heat and water, meanwhile keeping the water pressure high.
14. Plant a Tree - It's good for the air, can keep you cool.
15. Plant drought-tolerant native plants in the garden. Many plants need minimal watering.
16. Intake Locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy and also fresh food can be consumed.
17. Make investments in high-quality, long-lasting products. This might cost more now, but there is no need for replacing the items frequently. Thereby waste can be minimized.
18. Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible. Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes.
19. Make it a habit to turn off your computer and the power strip it's plugged into, when you leave for a day.
20. Support  energy-saving computers, monitors, and printers
21. Print on either sides of the paper or use the back side of old documents for faxes, scrap paper, or drafts. Avoid color printing and print in draft mode whenever feasible.
22. Buy chlorine-free paper with a higher percentage of post-consumer recycled content.
23. We ourselves can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you need them by using few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap. Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not maintains the indoor air quality. 
24. Purchase furniture, carpeting, and paint that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and won't off-gas toxic chemicals.
25. Walk or use bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
26. Choose a fuel-efficient vehicle.
27. Going to a car wash is a lot more water efficient than washing your car at home.
28. The average person uses 6 paper napkins a day. That is a lot of waste going into our landfills. So switch to cloth napkins and wash them in my environmentally friendly laundry product and reuse them.

Reduce, Recycle and Reuse….

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