Earth day away!
Reusable grocery bags, oh my!
You're not really that surprised about this concept, I'm sure, but I can't stress the importance of just a few reusable bags! Paper and plastic bags are not biodegradable, and are packed into landfills, which contaminate your water and vegetation. Contaminated water is bad for you by the way, as well as harmful to animals. In the scene of things, landfills are very trashy looking and what happens when we run out of space?! Luckily, reusable bags come in all types of beautiful colors and patterns, which are completely affordable on every level of budget. You get to look fashionable and help the earth? WIN! Also, many stores have taken up the idea of reusable bags, located at the registers for dirt cheap, so why not? Fun fact, some grocery stores, the one is Brownsville, Texas particularly, shuns the idea of plastic bags, charging 25 cents a pop. (Crazy huh?)
If you do:
If you don't:
Some bags that rock:
BAGGU BAGS!
$8.00 / 3+ $7.50 / 6+ $6.50
http://baggubag.com/#Shop
Pop-out bags: (I got mine at world market!)
Lets save some space, and bags!
$6-$10
Bathroom etiquette
Paper towels vs. Air dry
Lets start out by saying that public restrooms make me cringe, people don't know how to flush, they tend to smell, there is paper all over the floor, complete and utter madness, oh, and germ city. Germs, flushing, and stench aside, (for now) lets focus on the mess, paper towels. Most restrooms are caught up with "the times" and have given you the lovely option of a hand dryer or paper towel, gotta love choices. Here's a helpful hand, paper towels run out, it's a less painful version of sandpaper, and there is always a line for one! Not only that, most trash cans get changed at the end of the day, so they are overflowing in no time, unpleasant, and one just might end up on your shoe on the way out! Embarrassing! Try the air dryer sometime, it takes about a minute more, basically burns the germs off your hand, and saves the earth one paper towel at a time. Back to germs, i use my elbow to push the button, foot to flush, and leg to open the door...but thats just me. :)
Drinkin' out of cups
Getting down to the nitty gritty here, I'm talking to you Starbucks fans! (Guilty)
I love water, and I love coffee, and they just so happen to be sold fast and efficiently to me in plastic bottles or paper cups. In becoming more aware of the consequences,i started buying reusable cups, and reusable water bottles. I had no problem picking out one for cheap, and i felt so much better about my drinking addiction, some places even gave small discounts for bringing in your own cup. Now lets get real, it's a hard habit to break, and even harder to stay consistent with, most of us are constantly on the go and forget, but they make a world of difference. It is fun to pick out colors, sayings, patterns, and sizes that fit your drinking needs best.
Get involved!
At the pace we humans run this day and age, it's very hard to find time do the things we love, especially the things we'd love to do to help. If you're really interested in getting involved, take baby steps. The best way to get involved for earth day is to plant something beautiful and fresh, whether it be a tree, or a single flower. People tend to back away from things of this sort, believing that one person, or one thing, won't make the difference. Believe it or not, every bit helps. The one tree you plant becomes another oxygen source,(we kinda need that to live) or it could become your shade on a sunny day. Stop, collaborate, and listen....or involve yourself :)
*Bring your own reusable cup into Starbucks on April 22 and get your coffee for free!
(Told you there were perks on the pocket book for getting a little more earth friendly) :)
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