Earth Day, celebrated each April 22nd, was created as an opportunity to spread awareness of conservation issues.  Since the birthday of Earth Day, the mission and its global support network have strengthened exponentially.

There is some concern that marketing efforts are shifting the focus of Earth Day from planet to purchases, yielding a day more about what you get and less about what you give. 

Here are some resource links and events that keep the spotlight on the planet...

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Anyone who receives mail knows what it’s like to have stacks of paper sitting on the kitchen table awaiting a trip to the recycling bin.  Eco-conscious individuals may experience a great deal of frustration, since there often seems to be little they can do to stop the waste flow. 

Take control over paper consumption by filing your taxes online.  This act saves large amounts of paper, speeds up the process, minimizes errors, and keeps audits at bay while putting eco-friendly ideals into action.

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Earth Hour, initiated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Sydney, Australia in 2007, was designed as a statement to raise awareness about energy efficiency and the impact of human-generated carbon emissions.

Over the past year, Earth Hour has evolved into a global crusade, with strong support and equally as strong opposition. 

Let’s take a peek at Earth Hour, the buzz surrounding this event, and it’s global impact...

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Most knitters know few pleasures greater than working with yarn and needles in hand.  Yarn’s beautiful colors and unique texture keep the eye interested, and the repetitive hand motions and soft clicking of needles make for a soothing activity. 

Unfortunately, as with most things, there is more to this creatively pleasurable process than meets the eye.  Let’s spin out the ethical and environmental issues you face as you skein-up for your next project, and review the latest eco alternatives for earth-conscious knitters…

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Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas' Editor-In-Chief, talks with fellow green living podcaster Meredith Medland of Personal Life Media's popular Living Green Show about green media and podcasting, life-changing epiphanies, and the benefits of martial arts practice.

Read more about Green Living, Podcasting, and Martial Arts with Meredith Medland...