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Celebrate Earth Day on Shine!

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April 22 is Earth Day, the day of the year when we feel most motivated to reflect on how green we, our families, and our communities really are. And for most of us, it's also a day when we also realize just how much greener we ought to be.

Looking back on my green year, my family and I have actually made a few changes we're proud of, starting with active composting! I'm lucky to live in a very eco-minded city like San Francisco that offers curbside composting. They take all my organic waste and turn it into awesome mulch that's either used on city parks or actually sold to farms. And once I got composting, I realized just how little trash I actually throw out that's NOT compostable. On the energy-saving front, we also put our energy-sapping electronics - like our TV and laptops -  on power strips that we turn off during the day (man, it saves us a lot of money each month). Plus, we also wash most of our laundry in cold water, drive a lot less, and try to shop for locally-grown foods.

Now, we're thinking of ways to instill some green values in our little daughter, like not wasting water and energy. But this Earth Day has also got me thinking bigger picture: Can we grow more of our own food? Can we do anything to generate any of our own power? I mean, they're wild ideas, but hey, it's Earth Day!

To help get you thinking green, we Shine editors have rounded up a bunch of Earth Day-related stories from around Shine, and also included some links to our sister site, Yahoo! Green, that has a very special Earth Day package running right now. Go check 'em out. And also, Shine ladies, let us know in the comments what you've done this year or are planning to do in the coming year to make your lives just a little bit greener.


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On Yahoo! Green:

- Save money. Be green - In this challenging economy, people focus on being green as a way to save money.  How to cut vampire power, stop junk mail, and more.  Find tips in every room.
 
- Pick your green battles - The answer on whether disposable or reusable diapers are better.  Paper cups, do they matter?

- Diet tips that save the planet - Shedding pounds can also be good for the Earth.  

- Fast and easy tips to be greener

 

Related: yahoo green, shine, organic, environment, energy conservation, eco-friendly, earth day

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  • Heather -HH-'s Avatar
    Posted by Heather -HH- Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:09am PDT

    This is my first Earth Day that Im am going to actually celebrate. In the past I wasnt interested, but in the last year I have made huge changes in my lifestyle. I have went totally green and organic. Im disappointed in myself that it took me so long. I am setting out a pink dogwood tree today :)

    Happy Earth Day Everyone !!

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  • Carla Birnberg's Avatar
    Posted by Carla Birnberg Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:31am PDT

    My readers generated an AMAZING number of tips yesterday as well.

    GREAT POST.

    Im hoping that by this time next year my life is 100% more GREEN.

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  • Habanero♥™'s Avatar
    Posted by Habanero♥™ Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:11am PDT

    That is OK Nicole....it will come with maturity!

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  • Habanero♥™'s Avatar
    Posted by Habanero♥™ Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:16am PDT

    Carla: I can't get your link to work!!

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  • Ashley's Avatar
    Posted by Ashley Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:19am PDT

    Earth Day is retarded?! I think you're the retard-it's a day for awareness. We should think about ways to help the earth on ALL days!! Do you forget where you live?? On EARTH. I'm not a tree hugger by the way...I just think it's a shame that people like you could care less.

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  • Habanero♥™'s Avatar
    Posted by Habanero♥™ Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:44am PDT

    Buelley: You are a smart kitty!!!!!

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  • gigi's Avatar
    Posted by gigi Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:53am PDT

    Since the weather has finally cooperated today i will be planting my garden. I love earth day its the start of something new and will grow into something beautiful. Happy Earth Day to all

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  • Susan's Avatar
    Posted by Susan Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:06am PDT

    For the past year I have been exclusively using reusable shopping bags at the grocery store instead of their plastic bags. It's so easy! Just leave the bags in your car or hang them by the door. I also participate in curbside recycling, and I do little things like turn off the tap while brushing my teeth and turn off lights I'm not using. I also use reusable stainless steel water bottles and just fill them up at the sink instead of buying bottled water to carry around. I also walk or ride my bike when I can instead of driving, but that's hard to do in my community which isn't very pedestrian-friendly. If my city were large enough to have a reliable public transportation system (frequent buses, subway, etc.) then I would happily use it instead of my car. But all we have are buses that don't run very often.

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  • Ashley's Avatar
    Posted by Ashley Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:07am PDT

    Thanks Habanero:-) Happy Earth Day to you!

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  • __A_YAHOO_USER__'s Avatar
    Posted by __A_YAHOO_USER__ Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:05am PDT

    My sons and I are planting a tree and some flowers after school/work today. I want to make them aware of going "green" so they have something to look forward to when they grow up. They have already learned about recycling and about turning off the lights and water when they are not in use. If we start them off young, then the routine should be easier when they are older. Happy Earth Day everyone.

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