Send An E-Card
Send a Halloween e-card to a friend and donate to a worthy cause. It's free! Find out more and see the cards here.
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ACT NOW! One way kids can make a difference todayOctober 29, 2011
Give Yourself A Treat!
Buy organic Fairtrade chocolate. This chocolate is grown using fewer chemicals than regular chocolate. October 27, 2011
Watch Nature Programs
Watch programs about nature. You'll be amazed at what you learn. Many channels carry these excellent programs, including the Discovery Channel, PBS, and National Geographic. October 26, 2011
Buy Concentrated
Buy concentrated cleaning products and food if you can. That way, you won't be paying for water. And you won't be adding extra plastic bottles to the trash. October 25, 2011
Leaf Litter
If you must use a leaf blower, use one that's electric, not gasoline powered. Electric blowers are quieter and use less energy. Better yet, use a rake. October 22, 2011
Don't Buy Aluminum Cans..
...but if you do, recycle them. Aluminum cans are bad for the environment. Instead, buy your soft drinks in refillable glass bottles. Better yet, mix your own fruit drinks in a large bottle or pitcher that you can use again and again. October 20, 2011
Stick With Stainless Steel
Use stainless steel pans instead of nonstick. Overheated nonstick pans release chemicals that are probably not good for humans. October 19, 2011
Buy Sustainable Fish
When your family buys fish, look for a checkmark in a blue oval. It shows that the fish is coming from a green source. To learn more and see the label (upper lefthand corner), go here. October 18, 2011
Recycle Coathangers
If you have extra wire coathangers, give them to a local dry cleaners. October 15, 2011
Write An Email For Peace
Would you like the world to be a more peaceful place? Email your Representative and tell him or her what you think. To find your Rep's email address, go here. October 14, 2011
Help Children Overcome Poverty
Help children overcome a life of poverty. It's free. Click to donate. Go here. October 13, 2011
Use A Handkerchief
Save a tree. Use a handkerchief instead of tisses when you have a runny nose. October 12, 2011
Feed The Birds
It's fun to feed ducks or other birds at the park, but don't give them bread, crackers, chips or donuts. It's best not to feed them at all, but if you want to do it just once--try scattering a handfull of birdseed, oats, or thawed frozen peas. October 11, 2011
Keep A Change Journal
Write down three or four small changes you'd like to make. Then every time you do something toward your goal, write it down. When you get discouraged, you can read about what you've already done. October 8, 2011
Lighten Up!
Small problems can actually seem pretty funny if you look at them at the right way. Learn to laugh at yourself. October 6, 2011
Pick Up Litter
Pick up at least one piece of litter each day. It may not seem like much. But if everyone did it, we would live in a neater, cleaner world. October 5, 2011
Be Cool In The Kitchen
Open the refrigerator door less often. Think about what you want to eat and then open the door. October 4, 2011
Use Cold Water
Use cold water rather than hot water whenever possible for kitchen tasks and laundry. October 3, 2011
What Is It Good For?
You may be surprised to learn what these plants and animals are good for. Go here. October 1, 2011
Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF
Halloween comes on October 31. This year, learn how to trick-or-treat for UNICEF. Go here. |
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