26 Eco-Conscious Ideas for Earth Day

With Earth Day fast approaching, now is the time to start incorporating some eco-friendly ideas into your everyday life. In my search for fun ideas I came across several great ways to not only celebrate Earth Day, but keep the eco-friendly ideas going throughout the year.

1. Plant a tree
2. Clean up a park, lake, trail, river, beach, or other natural site 
3. Go for a walk
4. Plant a garden 
5. Start a compost pile
6. Make an indoor herb garden
7. Implement a recycling system, or ensure that your current system is the best it can be 
8. Pay bills online
9. Stop paper bills and bank statements
10. Limit your water usage
11. Reduce energy consumption
12. Lower your water-heater temperature to save energy
13. Visit a farmers' market 
14. When shopping, bring your own reusable bags
15. Ditch the plastic water bottles and use a reusable bottle instead
16. Bring your own coffee mug when visiting a coffee shop 
17. Check your home for water leaks
18. Plan a vegetarian meal once a week 
19. Skip the baths and take a shower
20. Take a shorter shower
21. Adjust your thermostat one degree higher in the summer and one degree lower in the winter to save energy
22. Eliminate excess junk mail by removing yourself from unnecessary lists 
23. Use rechargeable batteries
24. Unplug appliances when not in use
25. Wash laundry in cold or warm water
26. Have a picnic

However you decide to spend Earth Day, be sure to try to lessen your impact on the planet by changing one thing you do. Be sure to get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature!