How you can celebrate Earth Day
When I first moved to California, I was a little terrified of the trash receptacles at most public places. Why? Because they didn’t just include one hole for all of your waste, they included a recycle, compost and trash opening — and you had to know what went where. Pretty nerve-wracking in a busy fast-casual restaurant with people standing behind you ready to toss what’s in their hands. You know?
Over the last four years of living on the West Coast, I think I’ve learned a thing or two not only about what to put in which bin, but I’ve also learned a lot more about why it’s important to do your part to help the planet. It matters. And being that I’m all into “health and wellness” — well, wellness extends beyond what you do you in the gym — it’s the whole picture of your life, and that means doing your part to help the Earth.
In honor of the 46th annual Earth Day this year on April 22, it’s a great time to think about what little steps you can take every day to be better to the environment. And this post is brought to you by my friends at Naked Juice — a sustainable company and great partner to A Lady Goes West– who are great stewards of the environment, have a LEED-certified bottling facility and produce 100 percent post-recycled renewable bottles and more.
How you can celebrate Earth Day
Here are some ideas to get you started …
- Have a day where you don’t waste any food.
- Bring your own reusable grocery bags every time you shop.
- Carry your own reusable water bottle around: Say no to plastic.
- Carry your own reusable coffee mug around: Say no to styrofoam.
- Run full loads of laundry, to waste as little water as possible.
- Bike or walk instead of driving whenever you can.
- Start to go paperless for all of your regular bills and communication.
- Carpool. In fact, help arrange carpools.
- Turn the lights off, open the windows and conserve energy at home.
- Make a concerted effort to purchase environmentally friendly products from companies that make an effort to help the planet (like Naked Juice!)
- Shop local.
- Eat local.
- Before you drop food containers in the recycling bin, rinse them out.
- Place a note on your fridge with an environmental pledge and stick to it. Encourage your friends and family to do the same.
- Plant a tree.
- Plant a garden.
- Take a shorter shower. Shoot for no more than a couple of minutes.
- Turn the water off when you brush your teeth.
- For heaven’s sake, do NOT litter. And if you see litter, pick it up.
If you want more ideas, check out these additional awesome suggestions straight from the folks at Earth Day organization on how you can take action, if you want to get involved in your community or the movement.
Of course, there’s no doubt you’ll need some nutrients to fuel up your action, and may I suggest a green-a-licious Kale Blazer from Naked Juice? Kale Blazer, along with almost 30 other Naked Juice products, is non-GMO certified, and it’s just plain good for you. The juice contains potassium, vitamins A and C, and about 80 leaves of kale and spinach, plus extra lemon, ginger and celery. So good!
Go out there and do something good for the planet today. And if you can, try to keep it up every day after this one. Thanks, friends!
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I completely agree, being into health and wellness also means we should do our part to keep the earth clean. I have to admit I still don’t use reusable bags, but it’s been something I’ve been meaning to start doing.
Hi Patricia! It’s pretty much required we do that here (we get charged 10 cents if not), but I know it’s weird to make the transition. Give it a try! Have a great day:)
I use reusable bags and recycle as much as i can…compost isnt much of a thing in PA and i wish it was!
Hi Heather! I know — composting wasn’t really much of a thing in Florida either. California is quite progressive in the recycling methods. Good work on using the reusable bags though. Have an awesome day, lady! 🙂
Great post! I get overwhelmed with the additional bins sometimes, especially when they have pictures that make things more confusing! Thanks for sharing that article. It will really help clear things up for me. 🙂 We’re linking up with posts about Earth Day for the Thursday Throwdown. You should link up with us!
Cool!! Thanks for letting me know! Have an awesome day, Lex!
I grew up in BC, which is prime hippie land, and have been recycling since I was a kid. I’m a pro 😉
Everytime I go to the US, I’m baffled by the amount of Styrofoam used! I can’t think of a place in Canada where I’ve seen it used in the past 5-7 years.
I love to hear that, Ange about BC. And yes… Sadly, styrofoam is the norm here.
These are all great tips! I love how California takes such a big stance on the health of the environment, I think more states should follow their lead!
I agree, Sarah! Have a great Earth Day!
When I was at school in Northern California, I got used to all the types of trash bins. Now on the East Coast, it’s my goal to get my roommates to actually recycle rather than trash everything! Baby steps 🙂
Hi Kaitlin! YES! Good work! Keep spreading the recycle love, no matter where you live. 🙂