We all need reminders of how important it is to protect our planet. Earth Day certainly raises my consciousness. I have gone green in many ways, but I've got a long way to go. Many large companies are helping us go green, with freebies for Earth Day. Here are a few I found, not nearly as many as I thought would be out there, but something is better than nothing.
Free canvas totes are available on April 22 at the following stores: Fresh and Easy Market (there is one I know of in Vista), Walgreens, and Target. This is the easiest way to eliminate paper and plastic bags from your home. The trick is learning to remember to take the bags into the market once you have them. Leaving them in your trunk doesn't work, as you'll forget them most of the time. I keep two canvas bags on the seat, and put my purse on top of the bags. That makes it hard to forget them.
Starbucks, in their stand alone stores only, will give you a free cup of regular brewed coffee if you bring your own container. That takes place on April 22 only. Bringing your own container is another great habit to acquire. Most coffee shops give free refills if you byo container.
Finally, Home Depot is giving away one EcoSmart compact fluorscent bulb from Sunday, April 19 through Wednesday, April 22.
Just another comment on going green, and that is, check out the show, Living with Ed. It is so much fun to watch. Ed Begley and his wife are constantly trying to help the environment. It is on the Planet Green channel, which is 286 if you have Direct TV. The show is fun to watch and you may even get a few tips.
Free canvas totes are available on April 22 at the following stores: Fresh and Easy Market (there is one I know of in Vista), Walgreens, and Target. This is the easiest way to eliminate paper and plastic bags from your home. The trick is learning to remember to take the bags into the market once you have them. Leaving them in your trunk doesn't work, as you'll forget them most of the time. I keep two canvas bags on the seat, and put my purse on top of the bags. That makes it hard to forget them.
Starbucks, in their stand alone stores only, will give you a free cup of regular brewed coffee if you bring your own container. That takes place on April 22 only. Bringing your own container is another great habit to acquire. Most coffee shops give free refills if you byo container.
Finally, Home Depot is giving away one EcoSmart compact fluorscent bulb from Sunday, April 19 through Wednesday, April 22.
Just another comment on going green, and that is, check out the show, Living with Ed. It is so much fun to watch. Ed Begley and his wife are constantly trying to help the environment. It is on the Planet Green channel, which is 286 if you have Direct TV. The show is fun to watch and you may even get a few tips.
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