Top Tips for Earth Day from Earth 911
Filed under: Earth 911, Press Releases - April 17, 2007
Los Angeles, CA – Global warming, climate change and growing pollution have ignited a sense of urgency for this year’s Earth Day, scheduled for Sunday, April 22, 2007. Fortunately, the nation’s largest environmental web-portal at Earth911.org and nationwide toll free recycling hotline 1-800-CLEANUP empowers individuals across the country to access local environmental information on Earth Day (and every day), providing everything from local recycling locations for old computers, household chemicals, and other recyclable items to real-time water quality alerts and tips to conserve energy, shop green, compost and more.
“It’s time for us all to focus on educating ourselves and our children about how to be part of the solution when it comes to pollution prevention and resource conservation,” said Mark Rappaport, Earth 911 Program Director. “Earth Day provides an opportunity for us to take simple actions that make small changes that add up to a big difference. Earth 911 can help.”
Earth 911’s Top 5 Ideas for Earth Day, and Beyond
1.) Recycle old computers and electronics. Nearly 250 million computers will become obsolete in the next five years, not to mention the millions that are in closets and garages today. Many electronic products contain parts that can be refurbished or reused. E-waste can contain hazardous chemicals such as mercury and lead. To find recycling centers that accept electronics near you visit www.earth911.org or call 1-800-CLEANUP.
2.) Clean your garage, and properly dispose of hazardous materials. One gallon of motor oil can pollute one million gallons of water. By law, people are required to properly dispose of hazardous items like paint, household chemicals and used motor oil. Earth911.org can help you identify hazardous materials and the site’s zip code locator can point you to drop-off locations in your area.
3.) Conserve energy: Every year, more than $13 billion worth of energy leaks from houses through small holes and cracks. That’s more than $150 per family! By reducing demand and conserving energy we can cut energy costs and fight global warming. Turn off lights; drive less or carpool, and use energy efficient appliances. For a complete set of energy-saving tips from A-Z, visit Earth911.org.
4.) Shop green, because every choice makes a difference. Next time you’re at the grocery store, bring your own bag, buy products that use less packaging (or buy in bulk), and buy products in containers you know you will be able to recycle. For great ideas about green alternatives to commonly used products, check out the Earth 911 Green Shopping Tips.
5.) Caring for the Earth is a long-term project, so get your kids involved. The fact is that it’s going to take years to reverse the effects of pollution on our air, water, and soil. Earth Day gives us a chance to help the next generation form habits that will protect our resources. Earth 911 has a complete Kids Section for all ages.
Note to media: Earth 911 provides a wide array of expert spokespeople on a variety of environmental topics. To schedule interviews please contact Severn Williams at 510-336-9566.
About Earth 911
For over 16 years Earth 911 has been the nation’s most widely used environmental information network, providing local access to environmental resources for communities throughout the United States. By simply entering a ZIP Code, local environmental information is available free of charge through the national Web site www.Earth911.org and toll free recycling hotline 1-800-CLEANUP (in Spanish and English).
The vast array of environmental resources and information available through Earth 911 includes:
- Recycling Center Locations
- Electronics Donation and Disposal Locations
- Safe Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Locations
- Energy Conservation Tips
- Tips on what you can do to combat Global Warming
- Green Shopping Tips
- The benefits of Composting and How-To Guide
- Local Beach Water Quality Alerts
- Business Recycling Resource Section
- Kids / Environmental Education Resources
Earth 911 provides vast economies of scale by consolidating thousands of local public notification systems into one. To keep the system current, tens of thousands of government coordinators around the country have the ability to update their community-specific recycling information. Each month over 10 million pages are viewed on the website and 30,000 calls are received on the phone system. Earth 911 provides these services through innovative public-private partnerships. Earth 911 partners with companies and industries as well as the EPA and other federal and local governments to educate businesses and individuals about the growing concerns of our planet.
Earth 911 is a recipient of the Al Gore Hammer Award for Environmental Excellence. For more information, contact Severn Williams at 510-336-9566.
One Response to “Top Tips for Earth Day from Earth 911”
ooooommmmmmmggg all this mess is so sad