Want to save some energy? The next time you need to search the Internet, use Blackle.com. Blackle uses less energy because it displays far fewer colors than Google and other search engines!
According EarthDay.gov, the first Earth Day was celebrated in the year 1970. Here are some facts from that site:
- The nation's air is much cleaner today than it was in 1970 and progress will continue.
- The trend of annual loss of wetlands has been reversed.
- Restoration and redevelopment of abandoned industrial sites is accelerating.
I grew up in the late eighties, so ever since I can remember, pollution and the natural environment have been important issues in the United States and the world. I was taught to remember the three "R's": reduce, reuse, and recycle!
It's not easy to recycle in some areas of the United States. In some communities, all you have to do is leave a bin full of recyclables at the end of your driveway and a truck will pick them up for you. In other areas, you have to drive your recyclables to a designated spot. I'll bet some communities have no recycling program in place.
Distance learners can pat themselves on the back for doing their part to reduce waste! Thanks to e-Books and word processors, I'll bet that we use less paper and ink. And thanks to my online course, I don't have to make an extra trip in the car to get to campus. I take mass transit to commute home after work, open my books and laptop, and start studying!
Take the day to remind yourself about the importance of conservation and preservation. Enjoy!