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Since the first Earth Day in 1970, people around the world have been creating their own ways to celebrate Earth, to observe the beauty and vitality of nature—and to renew their commitment to saving our living planet.

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Here are a few of the ways that Time for Change partners are making change:

i love pandas and i love the world so i want less rainfoests to be harmed, more organic things, plus i would like if we recycled more wood. falso find organic energies so we dont use gas or electricity-alot- but no graffiti or litering. more flowers and and trees planted. and less meat less slaughtering animals less killing and hurting and just peace and love no arguing and that is what i am determined to start. a better world. hopefully! my commitmant is to plant more things and use less electronics and not eat meat or use cars.
jessica
seattle, wa USA - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 22:20:12 (CDT)

At all unnecessary construction sites contributing to urban sprawl: I will use mowed down branches and debris to make interesting outdoor "stages," going out to the site at night (using only moonlight) and dressing tree limbs (from clothes purchased at thrift stores) in clothing (so others can relate to them as living beings); I will then create different themes (for example, a "mock funeral," or graveyard, for trees) at these sites (perhaps with a dressed-up "baby tree" lying in a shallow pit with it's pleading "arms" stretched outwards). I will think of other different visual themes to get my point across as I make these stages even more interesting. The more radical and eye-catching the better! I will put up protest signs at these sites. Then, in the morning, all the traffic that drives buy can see "the tragic theatre" and hopefully be reminded of the destruction of our natural habitat -- even just a simple remindful sign (such as "America the Beautiful?") placed on an ugly construction dump is better than nothing. I want to draw people's attention to how ugly these places really are and what they actually do - how they all contribute to the demise of our wildlife. Then I will call the local paper and tell them to come on out and (hopefully) take a picture and give my "work" some coverage. I want such business people to feel some accountability and shame. This totally non-violent, non-destructive act of resistance will be fun, creative, and most likely is not illegal in most areas (except perhaps for trespassing). I will also boycott all new corporate stores that contribute to unnecessary urban sprawl in my community and encourage others to do the same. I don't want a Wallmart, Target's and Meijers on every corner. I want a park! I want to hear the birds sing.
Paula Marie
Utica, MI USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 at 02:32:34 (CDT)

I will be picking up litter on the streets. I will recycle and help others to recycle. I will teach my children how to protect nature and learn to live different than now. I want them to appreciate life, nature and love this planet instead of trashing it.
Frank
Panorama, ca USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 12:41:39 (CDT)

Preserve the water..this is the most valious thing to save the life!
Taise Valle
Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 00:39:24 (CDT)

I pledge to make a difference in my community by getting all my neighbors involed as well as myself.
sharon payton
hopkinsville, ky USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 at 08:44:48 (CDT)

To not operate any type of gas operated equipment. To turn off all lights. On this day I will commit to start recycleing
William Garges
Battle Creek, MI United States - Friday, May 11, 2007 at 22:15:11 (CDT)

I had a bake sale with my camp counselor and friends, we sold lemonade and cookies and cleaned up the park. We donated all the money to the poor children, but that's to help people not the Earth.
Emine
Istanbul, Turkey - Friday, May 11, 2007 at 09:09:17 (CDT)

I took a festival that produced 250 to 300 bags of trash. Created a Zero Waste program and on the first weekend of the may we had 15,000 people and less than 10 bags of trash at the end of the festival. all was composted or recycled. I commit to helping more festivals go green.
Patricia Holmes
narvon, PA USA - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 18:40:21 (CDT)

I will use public transport instead of an auto to reduce my CO2 emisions to the atmosphere.
martha liliana
Medellin, ant Colombia - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 09:59:54 (CDT)

is to help pick up Trash and clean the Parks and and to help out wear i live!
jeff
st charles, il USA - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 04:31:19 (CDT)

we planted appropriate plants for butterflies and also placed several bird feeders in the yard. planted wild flowers for insects and to cut down on mowing the grass with gas mower. we started our mulch collection for season. started catching rain water for plants.
gail
riverside, RI USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 02:14:16 (CDT)

I vollunteered in my park and cleaned up litter.
Brianna
Webster, MA USA - Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 17:11:56 (CDT)

I plane on helping all the Friends and more poeople around where I live to help pick up Trash and clean the Parks and backyards and to help evreyone to enjoey the grate time it could be to help out!
Sam
North Adams, NA USA - Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 13:20:42 (CDT)

I am introducing by way of photographs via e-mails some of the endangered animals as my personal friends, one by one to all of my human friends, highlighting the plight they are in, especially the effect global warming has on their environments.
Rodney van Eck
Dubai, UAE - Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 03:52:53 (CDT)

At home, my husband and I are big on recycling, reusing and reducing. At school, several teachers keep paper, plastic and aluminum recycling baskets in their classrooms all year. The students quickly learn to use them. The sixth grade collected recyclables to turn in for money to help them with sixth grade camp expenses, an idea from a brilliant parent, and a way to help the earth, too. To mark Earth Day in my third grade classroom, we read about and had discussions about how to take care of the earth. Students also planted seeds to grow trees that will hopefully be planted in their own yards. Education of the young and old is the way to make change happen!
Barbara Eisele
El Cajon, CA USA - Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 16:17:18 (CDT)

I pledge to drive more to create more CO2 (which is not a poison) to help green the planet. Seriously, I plan to speak out about the truth of climate change -- that it occurs naturally as proven by the last two major changes in the last 1000 years -- i.e. the little ice age and the medieval warm period.
John
Port Moody, Canada - Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 09:19:07 (CDT)

This morning me and some friends from a local comnunity youth program are going to go and clean up along a highway.
Megan
Camillus, NY USA - Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 07:29:28 (CDT)

to pick up trash in my nehiborhood
ashley hester
springfield, mo USA - Friday, April 27, 2007 at 18:00:43 (CDT)

My commintment is to teach my students about the world. They need to know the problems and to learn to find solutions to fix the problems. They though about a few simple things that they would promise to do and wrote them down. Many do not have e-mails so I am posting them together. Christine LeBlanc Grade 5 Teacher, Phoenix, NY My plan to help the environment is that I’m going to start cleaning the yard by racking the leaves and picking up any trash. I will not throw trash out the car window like napkins, fast food, tissues, and more. Plus I’m going to plant more trees so that we have a lot of oxygen. I am going to really help the environment by recycling and, putting all or my scrap food in a pile in the backyard so it can turn into soil that’s good for the ground. Also, I’m going to turn off the lights and turn off the TV when I leave a room. That is my plan to help the earth. A. Ramsey My plan to help the Environment is to pick up litter every day after school. I will also plant flowers and trees, around the neighborhood. I will also put up trash cans around the town, so people can throw things away. Instead of throwing things away use them again. For example, eggshells can be used to help make the soil stronger and richer. STOP your parents from throwing Cigarettes butts or packages out the window. When you have a party with balloons tie the balloons to a pole. When the party is done take the balloons down, and deflate the balloons then throw them away. When I take a shower I will cut my showers short. I will convience my friends to turn the light off when they are not in use, or to carry a crank Flashlight. Amber Metz I promise not to litter and clean up my yard. I promise to make a few birdhouses so the birds have somewhere to live. I also will plant some trees so bats and other important animals can stay healthy. Dylan Ross I will plant flowers, trees, and bushes. I will pick up litter. I promise I will not waste resources, I will turn off lights and I will ride my bike to my friends and to the stores. I will recycle. I promise I will fight pollution by not using sprays to kill bugs. My mom and I promise to clean up the yard. Joshua Ernestine I promise to ride more things like horses, bikes or a skateboard, instead of a car; 92% of the time! Then I will keep my property clean so then the animals around my property will be healthy and safe! After that I will make sure I turn water off when I am not using it. I WILL NEVER LEAVE GARBAGE OUTSIDE!!! Kelsey Hubbard I will pick up litter so, animals won’t choke on plastic rings. I will try to stop people from smoking. I will turn off water when brushing my teeth. Kenny Amodei I will keep the world clean from stop littering. I will pick up garbage and stop polluting. I will stop cutting down trees and throwing trash on the ground. That’s how I can stop littering. I promise to turn off lights when I’m not using them. I will plant plant’s and make a garden. Sara Burdick On my honor I will do my best to dispose of trash, and wisely use water and electricity. I will recycle my trash properly, and Keep the animals safe by picking up plastic cups and soda can rings. And I will keep the ocean clean by disposing cans and bottles that get in the water, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Luke Sive I will turn the water off when I am Brushing my teeth. Then I will clean Up the yard by keeping the environment clean. I will also plant flowers and trees. I will promise to pick up litter and pollution. Makenzie Ray I will take care of garbage so animals don’t get killed. Jonathan Lacey I will change the environment by recycling, picking up litter/garbage, I will fight pollution, and I will not waste water. Some other ways I will change the environment is by building a garden, and planting trees. After I plant the garden and trees I promise to take good care of each plant with love. To help keep our Earth clean I could also make a club that could pick up litter, recycle, plant gardens and trees, and the club could fight pollution. These are the things I will do to keep are environment clean, healthy and beautiful. Madison Dalaba I promise I will pick up litter so I can keep the environment clean. I will shut off all the lights in the room so we don’t waste electricity. I will also ride my bike to stores that are not far away to save gas. I will plant trees so when other trees die, they can take their place. I will help take care of the flower garden. Mystie Nowakowski I promise I will pick up litter, ride my bike and not ride in cars. I will not pollute, I will plat, turn off the water when I brush my teeth. That’s my pledge. Jessica clothier I promise to pick up litter. If I pick up litter it will make the environment a healthier place to be. Also, to help keep the earth healthy, I will plant trees and grow gardens. Another thing I will do to help is turn off the lights and water when they are not being used. These are the things I will do to help the earth. Jennifer Barker I pledge to pick up trash in my yard when I see it and I will turn off lights when I leave a room. Also I will plant more trees, bushes and flowers. That is my pledge to help the earth in many different ways if. See if every person does a little bit to help the earth the earth could be healthier than it is right now. Alysia Collar I will pick up trash when I see it. I will turn off lights and the television during the day. I will keep on trying to ride my bike to my friend’s house. I wont use cans of spray. I will plant my own vegetables. I will clean up areas of trash. Bobby Reynolds This is how I will help the earth I will go to any animal environment. And I will pick up any trash that is on the ground. And try to convince people to pick up there own trash that they leave around. Plus if they see other trash lying around be nice and pick it up. That’s my pledge to help my earth. Corey Ingersoll I pledge to keep our earth clean. I will clean up trash around my house. I will also keep the creek clean. I can clean up trash along my driveway. I promise to plant flowers and trees over the summer. I will also repeatedly keep on growing the flowers over the summer. I will not let people litter, I will put papers up that says not to litter. Courtney Guzelak I will not litter and I will pick up litter. I will recycle plastic, paper, cans and glass. I will not waste resources by turning off the water when I brush my teeth. Darrick Lovelace I promise to separate my glass, paper, and bottles and cans to recycle. I will turn off the water while I am brushing my teeth, washing my hands, or even when I’m doing the dishes. Gabrielle Stacy I will try to make things that you don’t use anymore into something that you could use as a toy or just something handy to help you out everyday. I will also try my hardest to pick up the trash that people throw into our field everyday. I have found at least $3 worth of cans in the ditches. In conclusion to the yard I will try to feed the birds that land there. I will try not to waste power and I will turn off things that I am not using anymore. I will try not to play with things that waste power such as Game Boys, Nintendo DS’s, ex Gianna Garofalo I will help by picking up trash in the lawn and everything. I would want to put a sign saying please don’t litter. I will turn off the faucet, after I get my toothbrush wet. When I want cold water, I can just put water in a jar and put it n the fridge instead of running the faucet till it turns cold. I will wash my clothes in cold water. I will save electricity by only turning on the lights if it is very dark. If it is light out all I will need to do is open the window and then I will get light that is if I need to open the window because it might already be light enough in my room. Jocelyn Iskander I pledge to pick up litter in empty lots and also in my yard. I also pledge to turn off my T.V. and light off every time I leave my room. My last pledge is, whenever I brush my teeth I’ll get my toothbrush wet and turn off the faucet because I don’t need the water while I brush my teeth. Kayla Nash I pledge to turn off water when I am brushing my teeth, and scrubbing my hands with soap. I also pledge to plant plants around my yard, and my family’s yards. This will give more oxygen. I will ride my bike to near by stores instead of riding in the car. I will do what I can to help stop air and water pollution. I will turn off the lights after leaving the room this will save electricity. I will recycle by reusing recycled things. Marissa Tierney I will not litter or pollute the earth. I will pick up trash that is thrown in my front yard. I will recycle bottles and cans. I will plant trees to help our environment. I will also turn off lights when I leave a room. When I brush my teeth I will turn off the water. That is how I can help my earth. Mark Lauricella I pledge to ride a bike or walk to places that are near me. .I will grow my own food to eat so I don’t have to go to the store. Michael Girard I will turn off lights and the water when I am not using them. I will pick up trash on the ground. I will not waste water too. I will not waste water by shutting it off when I am not using it. Also I will save water in the fridge so I can use it when I need it. Michael Mironti I pledge to pick up any trash I see on the ground and throw it away. I will only turn on the lights when the lights are needed. Marisa Martin When I go outside to walk or play I will bring a bag to pick up trash. I will not leave the water on when I am not using it. I pledge, that I won’t litter! Ryan Thorn This is my plan for change. I will plant flowers that help the environment and grow my very own pine tree. The natural world is being destroyed, as we know it. Samantha Smith I will only use power when I need it like at night when the sun goes down. I will go to the park and pick up any trash I see because animals might get hurt or sick. I will refill my water bottles that are empty because they are still good to use. I will recycle any thing that says it can be recycled. SEBASTIAN MICHAEL CZYZ I pledge to plant trees around my house and neighborhood. I promise to pick up litter around my town. I will pick up trash and stuff I can recycle. I will ride my bike to my friends instead of riding in a car. I pledge to not waste resources, by turning of my sink and only filling up the tub half way. Tyler Sahm I Promise That I will go into the woods and clean it up. I also promise to take out the trash instead of the animals. When I brush my teeth,I will turn off the water. Tanya Villnave I promise I will not do things to make the world dirty, and I will clean up what I can. I will pick up the garbage in my yard. Zach Bello My promise IS TO CLEAN MY ROOM AL THE TIME, HELP MY MOM WHEN SHE NEEDS IT AND MAKE SURE MY HOUSE, YARD and MY FAMILY ARE LIVING IN A HEATHY PLACE AND NOT A DIRTY PLACE. I will stay off the computer more and help around the house, and I also will help my friends in school if they need help on a project, homework, in school when there in special and to just make sure there doing ok. That’s why you need to keep your community clean and healthy. Zachary Williams I pledge to never to litter only to pick it up I pledge to reuse my paper and my plastic bags. I will never EVER burn plastic. I pledge to not cut down a tree or replant I will turn off the lights and water when I am done. Alyssa Harley My promise to the earth I pledge to plant a tree for every tree I cut down. I promise to recycle cans and plastic bottles. I pledge to make a garden for birds, butterflies, and bees. I will turn off all lights when I am not using them. Amber Rizzo My Pledge To The Earth I will go to down town and pick up harmful things. I pledge to separate the glass, plastic, and paper. I will never use harmful weed killers. I will always use recycled paper. I will use plastic bottles over again. Austin Furco I promise to recycle paper, cans, and plastic. I will save energy by turning it off when I don’t need it. I promise not to use a car on earth day unless it is an emergency. Brian Sawyer I will always pick up garbage and never liter. Also, I will separate plastic, paper, and garbage. I will not pollute water. I will turn off the water when I’m done with it. I will turn off lights when I don’t need them. I will recycle paper and other recyclable items. Emilio Tassone I promise to recycle plastic, paper, and glass. I pledge to save energy by turning off a light when I leave a room. I will ride my bike to the store when I can. I promise to brush my teeth with the water not running. I will try my hardest to not pollute. Codie Corso I will pick up trash if I’m riding my bike or walking. I won’t drop trash that is harmful to plants and animals. In my spare time I’ll ask my parents if we can go to clean up a park or lot. Eric Hillpot I will turn lights of when I don’t need them on. I will turn the water off when I am brushing my teeth. I will never waste paper. Garo Frawley I promise to pick up litter whenever possible. I will turn off lights when I don’t need them on. Nick Shafer I Pledge to recycle cans. I promise to never litter. I will never turn on lights if not needed and leave the water running while I’m brushing my teeth. I will always use plastic bottles over again. Jason Nipper I promise to turn off the water when I brush my teeth. I will turn off the lights when I walk out of rooms. I pledge to go outside and pick up garbage. I will take shorter showers to save water. Jenna Freytag I will turn the water off when I brush my teeth. I also won’t take as long of showers to conserve water. I will turn off the lights and television when I leave the room to save electricity and gasoline. I will go outside and pick up garbage off of the streets and beaches on Earth day. I will never use any harmful or poisonous weed killers on the lawn. Jillian Gouchie My plan for change is I promise to not let water run when I brush my teeth. I also pledge to never litter and if I see any pick it up I will shut off the lights when I leave a room. I pledge to never burn plastic and reuse Ziploc bags as much as I can. Justin Stevens I pledge not to use harmful weed killers. I will plant fruits and vegetable plants and grow my own food so we won’t have to keep making new food from plants and that will prevent from hurting our environment. I will turn off power when I don’t need it. Kyle Bezner I will recycle materials that can be reused. I will never burn plastic. I will plant flowers in my yard. I will pick up trash that can harm the Earth. Maggie Balles Clark J I pledge not to run water when I am brushing my teeth. I promise never to burn plastic. I promise to recycle paper products, plastic, glass, tin and aluminum cans when I no longer need them. Paul Barber I promise to walk or ride my bike more, then riding in a car. I will dig up little trees that are next to bigger ones and replant them where they will grow better. I will turn off the lights when I don’t need them. RobertaGodfrey My plan for change is, I promise to walk around my neighborhood and clean up all the trash. I will also turn off the lights on sunny days or when they don’t need to be on. I also promise to turn off the water when I am brushing my teeth. I promise to reuse my Ziploc bags as much as I can and reuse my water bottles as much as I can. Tony Finch I promise to recycle things. I will clean garbage out of lakes, swamps, rivers, streams, and ocean’s. I will pick up trash around my neighborhood. I promise not to use a car for a day and walk or ride a bike to wherever my family has to go. Abbi France I pledge to go on a bike ride every day and any cans or bottles I see I will pick up and then recycle them when I get home. I also pledge to not to use a lot of water by taking shorter showers. Branden Darby I pledge that I will help the world by planting 12 trees a year(one a month) I also pledge to recycle and pick up trash on land or water. I will also go around town and clean up trash. Christian Cronk I promise that I will clean the environment. I will also not pollute the air by walking or riding a bike somewhere. Cody Hart I pledge to save gas by walking to the nearest place I am going. I pledge to recycle by putting cans in the right place and put paper in recycle bins. I pledge to not use that much paper I will use crap paper. I pledge to use less water. Daniel Taylor I promise to go for walks to places, and pick up trash on my way. I will go for walks, because cars gases pollute the air. I will time myself in the shower to conserve water. Emily Mills I will keep the earth healthy by recycling paper, cans, and bottles. I will also use less power and water by taking shorter shows and tanning the lights when I am not using them. I will make sure I walk to some places that are close to me instead of riding. Jessica Lord I will clean up the town by picking up trash. I will ride my bike to get places instead of riding in cars. I will turn off lights that are not being used. John Morrison I promise to recycle, so the plastic can be melted down and be made into something different. I will also reuse paper. Jonathan Wagner I will pick up all trash because if animals eat it they could get sick or even die. I will pick up all the pencils and wrappers in the school because then the janitors won’t have as much work to do. Kyle Chrisman I pledge to pick up glass and plastic. Also I will turn off lights when I’m not using them. I will recycle paper, tires, batteries, cans, and more. I promise to plant more in the garden and yard. Meghan Lentz I promise I will turn all of the lights that are not needed. I will use cold water to wash my clothes. I will also take shorter showers so with all of the water I do not use it will go to our planet. Courtney Thoreck I promise to use less water when I take a shower because you would be wasting water. I also promise to walk to where I have to go because cars pollute the air. Meganne Murphy My promise to help the earth, I will shut off lights I don’t use to save electricity and Pick up the environment. Joleen Cross I will not litter and I will pick up other people’s trash. Litter can go into the soil and in the water. The polluted water can make us sick or even die. It could kill the animals. I can shut off all the lights I don’t need on. I can plant trees because it gives us shade, oxygen, food, and wood. These are just some ways to help the Earth. Kendra King I promise not to cut down trees because trees produce Oxygen. I also promise not to pollute air by walking and not driving a car. Rochell Thayer I will not use too much water. When I take a shower I will turn the water off to wash and on to rinse. I will turn off the light when I’m done with it and I will see if any other lights on in the house and if they are I’ll turn them off. I will help the Earth by doing every thin I can do to help the Earth stay beautiful and I will not do it by myself. I will get some of my friends to help me. Sharon Arnold I promise to keep are school clean of trash because it can cause germs that can make people sick. I will turn off all the lights when I am not using them. Steven Crump I promise I will conserve light by using more candles instead of using lights which will save energy. I will also make my showers shorter so we will save fresh water for our planet. In conclusion, that is my plan to save the planet. Gabrielle Stopher
Christine LeBlanc
Phoenix, NY USA - Friday, April 27, 2007 at 11:35:39 (CDT)

These are the things I'm going to change this year: No more plastic bags. I will carry my own cloth bags or containers Recycle everything possible. Buy things with less packaging. Be aware of water usage and minimize where possible. Drive less and bike more. Pick up trash on my walks and recycle what I find. Unplug appliances that are not in use. Get our air conditioner checked to ensure that it is running efficiently. Cook several meals at one time and freeze for future use. Keep my freezer full. Find a "Green" lawn care provider. ...and I'm sure the more I think about it, the more things I can do to make a difference. :)
Jan
Coralville, IA USA - Friday, April 27, 2007 at 10:14:32 (CDT)

I teach science to children ages 5-10years. Our children are making an Earth Day Pledge that they will monitor for one year. *The children choose a small deed that they write on a piece of paper and post in their bedroom. *Each time they complete a small part of their pledge, they give themselves a check on their pledge and write the date. *Some of our most popular pledges are: -Use CFL lights when a light in their home needs replacing. -Save aluminum tabs for Ronald McDonald House -Pick up litter. -Adult pledges include: a promise to use cloth or web shopping bags instead of the plastic bags, to leave grass clippings on their lawns Our school, Picadome Elementary, is working one individual at a time, for a better environment. Debbie Bodkin
Debra BOdkin
Lexington, KY USA - Friday, April 27, 2007 at 08:07:27 (CDT)

Well, my commitment for earth day is get the whole city to clean up allll the parks in the city and oprah will donate a hybrid car to everyone in the city. i am sooo happy
robby mcgowan
strongsville, ohio USA - Friday, April 27, 2007 at 07:14:33 (CDT)

I will car pool with my nearby friend which will help keep greenhouse gas emission low!
Erik C
Houston, Tx USA - Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 22:30:23 (CDT)

For Earth Day, I picked up trash in my neighborhood and along the side of a main road...I ended out collecting 14 bags!
Amélie Genovese
Street, MD USA - Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 18:07:59 (CDT)

we are going to keep our earth clean
sabrina
[encilvania, harisberge USA - Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 14:15:03 (CDT)

I'm going to continue to do as many things manually as possibly - less electric, fuel, etc. My husband and I are starting our own recycling program for plastics, paper, tin. Happy Earth Day.
Carol
Onancock, VA USA - Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 09:44:02 (CDT)

I am going to help recycle more this year.
Queenetta Gilliard
Williamstown, nj USA - Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 09:35:12 (CDT)

I'm cleaning up trash from a stream with my Girl Scout troop!
Ellie
Towson, MD USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 15:14:42 (CDT)

help the earth
alexander
Pittsburgh, pa USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 15:12:50 (CDT)

The locally organized Earth Day events conflicted with other personal commitments. So, my husband and I went on our own to a "green" lot near our community baseball field to pick up trash. In less than 30 minutes, we filled one 10-gallon bag with trash and one with recyclables. It made quite a difference. We felt very good about doing this, and will commit to a trash pickup once a month. We also bought a Camry hybrid and planted ten trees from Arbor Day Foundation. Just imagine what the world could look like if everyone did their part.
S. Selph
Aston, PA USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 12:16:55 (CDT)

Rooms 28 and 30 pickeed up trash around the school yard. We picked up 1273 pieces of trash. Now our school yard is clean again.
Windermere School
Ellington, CT USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 06:12:34 (CDT)

i'm sixteen years old and i'm getting people from my town together to pick up trash all around town.
Meghan Ivany
Botwood, NL Canada - Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 20:29:25 (CDT)

We already had 6 compact flourescent light bulbs in our home- We haave added power strips that can be turned off on all TV's and computers- and we now use cloth napkins instead of paper at home- and I've started taking a cloth napkin in my lunch to work (I already took my own water cup and silverware to avoid plastic and styrofoam)>
Laura Hall
Columbus, OH USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 17:30:59 (CDT)

Class room 28 went outside and picked trash off the schoolyard. They picked up 1273 pieces of trash.
Rebecca Anderson
Ellington, CT USA - Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 06:11:06 (CDT)

I will be going on saturday with out local conservation club to clean up a local hunting grounds of litter
tony loppnow
Watertown , wi USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 21:07:01 (CDT)

i'm going to ride my bike to places close-ish to my house and i'm going to not take as long showers and conserve more energy (shut lights off when i'm not using them) and simple but meaningful things like that.
casssie
kansas city, mo USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 16:39:32 (CDT)

Students of Room 20 promise to help Mother Earth by planting today 4/23, our plants in our garden and by taking care of them. We will also stop from killing our plants, animals, and trees. We will help stop pollution. We will stop throwing trash on the streets. We will continue recycling. We will try to keep our school clean. We will be smart human beings.
Grand View Boulevard Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 14:04:49 (CDT)

I'm going green, by driving less and buying local food. Changing my light bulbs, and using cloth bags for the grocery store. Planting more trees and volunteering at wildlife centers and planting bay grasses in the chesapeake. I'm making a change and so should everyone else.
Christine
Annapolis, MD USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 13:13:38 (CDT)

My fiance and I started car-pooling to work at least once a week - more as our schedules allow.
Katherine Hill
Overland Park, KS USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 11:55:57 (CDT)

My husband and I bought a hybrid car in honor of Earth Day, 2007.
Stacey
Croton-on-Hudson, NY USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 09:05:49 (CDT)

I look for drought-resistant plants as well as plants that will attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. I am looking into having a bee hive since the bee population is down. I also give clothes and outmoded other things to charity. Sometimes I make toys or other clothes out of clothing that has seen its day in its present incarnation. For older people who have everything, I donate gifts such as adopting an animal through WWF in their name; they always love that idea. And, they don't have to deal with gifts they don't want which will end up in the trash.
Dee Krasnansky
Westminster, MD USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 08:52:28 (CDT)

I walked along the roads and collected garbage.
Tina
Tampa, FL USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 07:26:48 (CDT)

I am committed to have my own mango plantation this year. Through this we can inspire people in 2 different ways. If they have enough land for such plantation , they can go for such kind of gardens which will be an extra income for them as well as some people can get some employment in taking care of the gardens and doing some other garden related works . The main purpose of this is to increase the awareness of global warming and preventing it to increase further by planting trees.
Udit Singh
Dhenkanal, Orissa India - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 03:42:03 (CDT)

As a Volunteer Coordinator for Moraine Ridge Wildlife Rehab Center in Valparaiso, I successfully accomplished setting up many environmentally concerned volunteers to assist our non-profit at our booth set up at the Earth Day event on Sunday. The turnout from what I hear was fabulous and the community was very positive about what we are doing as a humane Wildlife Rescue & Rehab/Release organization! Not to mention the positive support of our Mother Earth!
Kerry
Valparaiso, IN USA - Monday, April 23, 2007 at 02:23:43 (CDT)

For Earth Day I decided will be a day for not using a motarized vehicle, talking a walk with my son and picking up some trash.
Veronica Hill
Fountain Hills, AZ USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 23:41:00 (CDT)

I am going to research where to take empty spray cans of cleaners, paints and batteries to recycle them. Also, I will buy more earth friendly products. Also I made a long overdue contribution to WWF.
Maura M. Leitch
Annapolis, MD USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 23:37:44 (CDT)

is to have peace
Lori
Niagara Falls, N.Y USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 23:35:05 (CDT)

I collected $50 and made sure that the children knew why we were doing this...Saving the Earth..
Marianne Warming
Allen, tx USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 23:18:34 (CDT)

i'll try and recycle more paper products and turn off the lights in my house when i'm not using them. i guess i could walk places that aren't too far away or carpool with other ppl instead of driving everywhere
Kristin B
Houston, tx USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 22:49:01 (CDT)

In only two days students from The Beekman School in Manhattan donated over $100 in our beautiful globe bank. As soon as I said, "Save the Polar Bear," the clinking began. Our school is very small, so I was quite pleased with the results. On a personal note, I will continue turning off the lights while natural lighting is available. My students know what I mean.
Anita
New York, NY USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 22:34:25 (CDT)

Replaced as many light bulbs as possible with CF type bulbs....made a donation and gift membership for my daughter in WWF Shared ideas with other people.
Larry
Issaquah, WA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 22:33:11 (CDT)

I'm proud to say that I've donated $106 to the World Wildlife Foundation in honor of Earth Day!
Maria Sciarillo
Orange, Texas USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 22:02:50 (CDT)

I am checking into hybrid cars and changing laundry detergent.
dora
Dallas, TX USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 21:47:33 (CDT)

We volunteered at two different Earth Day festivals at booths for TreePeople in Los Angeles and gave out info for tree planting and recycling and how to incorporate service learning projects into middle and high schools around the city.
Mark & Lisa
Los Angeles, CA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 21:05:41 (CDT)

I am going to be converting a deisel car into a waste vegitable oil car. I am hoping to get a car donated and I will be going to do the conversion in my high school auto tech class. We are expecting to raise awarness in my community about the impact of the use of fossil fuels and a great allternative. This will be a school wide project, including the auto department to do the conversion, the school newspaper to cover the event, and the art department to create some graphics. We may be auctioning this vehicle as a fundraiser for the school.
willi steinert
lee, ma USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 20:45:59 (CDT)

To create the best natural habitat I can for the local wildlife and plants in my neighborhood. To recycle everything I use and consume as little as possible. To car pool, walk, and bike on an everyday basis and to support organizations like WWF as much as I can.
Katy Kessler
Bellingham, WA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 18:57:15 (CDT)

I wish to help the Endangered species such as: the Gopher turtle
Travis Jackson
High Springs, Florida USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 18:28:56 (CDT)

I don't have a car and I will continue to walk to reach local places, [going through London parks!]Or take the bus. For longer journeys I'll continue to take coach/train, and look at these for travel to Europe mainland too, rather than Ryanair. I'll change my last hi-wastage light bulb to an eco friendly one, and continue to turn off all lights, stand-bys, etc, when not in use. I'll wear jumpers rather than having central heating on in cold weather, and draw blinds and open windows to create a natural shady breeze rather than use fans/air conditioning. I'll also make use of indoor plants. I'll walk up/down to the 5th floor rather than take the lift. I will look into getting my electricity from a supplier that has an option for obtaining power from hydro/wind/wave power, or other 'natural' power. I hand wash - and use the launderette only for jeans, duvets, etc. I don't flush every time and use a 'hippo' in the cistern to lessen the water loss of the flush. I'm going to be part of a local gardening scheme in the appartments where I live; we're creating a wildlife meadow, pond, and adding bee-hives, composters, and we're using old railway tracks [the wooden blocks] to create raised beds to fill with organic earth and compost and create allotments. We also intend having a greenhouse. This will be worked on and used for veg growing, creating an eco-friendly small space and for hands-on education by leasees and tenants from a culturally diverse area of London based near Westminster. I intend buying local produce as much as possible, especially organic vegs and fruit, and cutting out meat as much as I can. [I'd be a vegan, apart from loving bacon sandwiches!!! This needs to change!] I'm going to grow more sprouted seeds in my kitchen. I will be stricter about using fair-trade, organic produce like chocolate. Much mass-produced chocolate is produced by people in bonded labour, in effect 'slaves'. We ALL can do this, and buy Fair Trade tea, coffee. Enviromentally friendly too! Even supermarkets sell these now. I need to re-do my window-boxes this week, and resist just buying geraniums! I try and grow, even in a very small space, herbs for cooking and for scent and healing, and vegs like multi-coloured chard, scallions, even though they're a little more subtle than scarlet geraniums! I'll save washing-up water for watering as much as poss. I have short showers and longer saunas in the sports centre. Great! I buy mostly second-hand clothes from Oxfam, and will continue to support them and fair-trade suppliers. Much 'affordable' new clothing is produced by people on slave wages using materials produced non-sustainably. I will not buy anything that is GM, or products like some soya products that has been grown in previous rain forest land. I'll continue to recycle - easy here in Westminster. I will cut down my wants and consumption habits, so I don't have so much to recycle/waste. I'll keep up-to-date about the Real state of this planet via sites such as this, and act positively on it. I'll try and stop polluting the world with negative energy and learn from indiginous peoples and others living authentic lives how to 'tread lightly on this earth'.
Geraldine
London, UK - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 17:46:01 (CDT)

I sold my BMW and bought a Toyota Prius. I also am not using a car for the whole Earth Day month, riding my bike and going on buses and trains.
Gabrielle
Chicago, IL USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 17:26:33 (CDT)

I will be changing to energy efficient lightbulbs.
Keri Burke
whitesboro, ny USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 16:02:40 (CDT)

Our family's commitment started years ago with recycling, but has gotten stronger with every year, especially after our son was born. We recycle everything we possible can, and stuff that our recycling company won't take (glass), we take to a local recycling center. We use canvas bags for shopping everywhere we go, we donate items we cannot use anymore, we use environmentally friendly cleaning products, recycled paper products and we are going to donate to the WWF! We also plant a garden every summer and have our own pesticide free veggies to eat! I do my shopping once a week to cut down on our car use, and until recently, my husband was working out of our home (the last 7 years). We had almost no use for our cars, thankfully. We are teaching our son to turn off the water when brushing his teeth and turn off lights and other electronics when not in use. We are switching over to CFL lights as well. I guess after writing it down it seems like more than I thought, but it is still not enough! And all that stuff has been so easy. We look forward to doing more each year to make this world better and healthier for future generations. Personal contribution CAN make a difference.
K. A. T.
Woodstock, GA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 15:56:19 (CDT)

I will purchase CFL bulbs for every room in my house. I will stop driving my car to work and will bike. I will cancel my cell phone account to protect the world's honeybees.
Harfold Morgan
Tulsa, OK USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 15:28:19 (CDT)

As a photographer, I have donated several years of photographs documenting the restoration of an urban stream called Nine Mile Run in the city of Pittsburgh and I will continue to support this organization by donating my photographic work on a regular basis. You can read more about the project at http://www.ninemilerun.org
john moyer
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 14:55:31 (CDT)

I plan to conserve energy as i always try to do.Use less water.Protect our habitats for the wildlife.I just respect all living things & i have always been good on conserving & i will continue to do so.We need our planet earth & we need to do our part to take care of it!Thank you!
L.W.
Gulfport, Fl. USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 14:52:41 (CDT)

I bought a Toyota Prius and decided to become vegetarian.
Lillian Williams
Wright City, MO USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 14:01:35 (CDT)

I'm going to plant a tree today and, since I'm only 14, have my parents drive less. I'm a vegetarian and am committed to encourage others to become vegetarians as well.
Jenna
El Dorado Hills, CA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 13:56:46 (CDT)

Today I'm sending and e-mail to all my friends so they can remember today is Earth Day. I'm also telling them to cooperate in the collage of the siberian tiger.
Melissa Rodriguez
Barranquilla, Atlantico Colombia - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 13:43:05 (CDT)

Cutting way down on consumption and waste, including energy and water usage. Recycling and donating. Writing letters, and signing petitions and action alerts. Always shop with canvas bags. Drive very little. Feed and water the wild birds. Changed to compact bulbs. And if there's more to do, we'll do it. It's hardly a burden. If fact, it's a good feeling to know that our family is helping to be part of the solution.
Linda B
Tucson, AZ USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 13:05:56 (CDT)

I am driving a hybrid car. I walk or bicycle to nearby places and combine errands. I recycle extensively. I am enrolling in online bill paying. I take online action with petitions and support environmental organizations.
Karin Liedtke
Santa Rosa, CA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 12:29:23 (CDT)

Grocery Bags, Local Food and Less Fish My wish for the earth is to compleately do away with grocery bags and food that travels from too far away. Since a while back I have not used grocery bags. I always keep at least two canvas bags with me and if I ever forget them, I do not use bags to carry my groceries, you might say that I "punish" myself for my carelessness. I love fish, but since we have done away with about 80% of the ocean's fish I eat fish about only once every two weeks. As for my groceries, I am fortunate to have a market where I can buy locally grown veggies and fruits. It limmits my choices sometimes but I don't mind. I am resolved to do these three simple, little things because they are easy and they can be done long term.
mariam
cincinnati, oh USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 12:28:33 (CDT)

I plan on recycling more, being more environmentally consious when buying things, getting the word out about people working on protecting our Earth and all of its creatures, and my best friend and I are going to make build a garden.
Cyndi Pilcher
Jacksonville, NC USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 12:28:12 (CDT)

My family is committed to reducing the amount of fossil fuels we use. We recently bought a hybrid car. We love boating, and bought a sailboat with a detachable mast so it will fit under the bridge that leads to the nearby river...a powerboat would have fit, but uses too much fuel! We're also collecting coins from all our friends to donate.
Connor B
Jupiter, FL USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:49:56 (CDT)

Is year-round. We have 2.1kW of solar PV panels on the roof of our home and a Toyota 2001 prius hybrid car. We use CFC's and LED's for lighting. We grouw most of our own vegetables and fruit. We compost food waste and recycle our discards.
William D. Rausch
Newark, CA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:46:31 (CDT)

For my Earth Day commitment, I set up recycle bins in my classrooms and brought home all the paper in the bins to recycle them. Also I started to collect money by selling pencils and erasers and asking if anyone was able to donate any money. With the help of my friends, we collected $53.55 to donate to WWF.
Angie Wan
Collierville, TN USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:33:27 (CDT)

I will no longer use grocery bags from the store, instead I'm going to start using cloth bags. And recycle the bags I have from previous trips to the grocery store. Cloth bags are more durable anyway!!! :)
Reynaper7
houston, tx USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:25:51 (CDT)

I carry a long-handled 'grabber' in my car at all times which makes it easy for me to pick up garbage whenever I am out walking. Good idea to keep extra bags in the car so you have a receptacle. With the grabber, I don't have to worry about having somewhere to wash my hands or worry about cutting myself on glass or sharp metal. I can pick up whatever I find and recycle it or throw it away. And it saves my old, tired back a lot of bending! Grabbers unite!
Tracy
Petaluma, CA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:24:54 (CDT)

I'm planting 6 evergreen trees in my yard today. The neighborhood is full of very old trees that will soon die and you can never have too many trees for oxygen as well as protection of birds.
laura
Silver Spring, MD USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:20:54 (CDT)

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE CENTRE, NATIONAL DAIRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, KARNAL, INDIA ORGANISED PROGRAMME ON EARTH DAY KARNAL(India) 22 April 2007 Agriculture Science Centre, (Krishi Vigyan Kenra, KVK) of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) located here organsied a programme to celebrate Earth Day in village Ganger today. Addressing more than 100 men and women of this village Dr. Dalip K. Gosain Head of the KVK stressed that the farmers should not burn the wheat and paddy straw in the coming times so to maintain the soil health and also to keep the environment clean. Dr. Gosain said that farm families should realize the alarming rate with which the water table is lowering and therefore should introduce cultivation of pulses and Sesbania aculeata instead of early paddy that will save lot of water and will increase soil fertility. He stressed that organic farming be practiced by the farmers. On this occasion Dr. Satyapal subject matter specialist (SMS) of this Kendra said that the dung of the dairy animals be used as manure and the technology of making vermin-compost be adopted by the farming community. Mr.Sushil Kamboj, SMS of the KVK said that the farmers should grow leguminous fodder crops that would enrich the nitrogen content in the soil besides providing fodder for dairy animals. Mrs. Saroj Mehta another SMS of the KVK apprised the farm families about the KVK Training programmes and stressed that the rural ladies need come forward to keep the environment clean by way of handling different wastes. On this occasion Mr. Udham Singh Rathi secretary, Ms. Nelam district coordinator and Ms. Pooja, nodal motivator of Uthan Sakshrta Samiti of this district also spoke. The farmers, farm women and the youth in this function took keen interest in the special exhibition organized by the NDRI, KVK.
Dr. Dalip K.Gosain
KARNAL INDIA, HARYANA INDIA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:19:37 (CDT)

My mom ordered the WWF Kit w/ globe and then I brought it to my Deer Creek Elementary School here in Cedar Park. The staff asked the Leander Independent School District if we could collect on premise during school hours and they said yes. I was so very excited. My mom is sending the money via her check card today. I will donate the WWF bank and the shirt when it comes to my school. My principal Vicki Price said that they would put them in the glass case at the front of the school's foyer. I am hoping that my school will collect every year during Earth Day celebration. This was my very first fundraiser. I am in 4th grade and we had a wonderful time working together as a team. The 4th graders in Mrs. Michelle Estrada-Persellin's class room got permission to make homemade posters and hang them all over the school. We wrote things like, "save the animals" and drew pictures of animals on them. Thank you for sending the globe, poster, and letting us take part in such an important fundraiser. Sincerely, Rene Elan Gabrielle (Gabry) McCracken and Mrs. Michelle Estrada-Persellin's 4th grade class as well as the rest of the students at Deer Creek Elementary. We were actually competing against another fundraiser for a 5th grader in our school named JB who has Leukemia. Kids were giving to both banks. We collected $70.00 all together. Every little bit counts my mom says. Thank you and God bless Children, the animals, and the world.
Rene Elan Gabrielle McCracken
Cedar Park, TX USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 11:14:27 (CDT)

We changed over all of our light bulbs to fluorescents.
Amy
Milwaukee, WI USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 10:27:39 (CDT)

Happy Earth Day!!! Our children have donated all the change in their piggy banks, and ours collecting almost $30. We made cookies and sold them around the neighborhood, making $25. Then we went to the park and picked up trash. We are also planting a tree. They are so proud they got to help. I am so proud of them for trying to make the world better. I can't wait for next year. Until then, little by little we make the difference, and teaching them changes the future.
Jac
longmont, co USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 10:04:49 (CDT)

I will no longer drink beverages packed in plastic bottles. I will try to use my Nalgene and travel mug for drinks so I can reduce unnecessary waste.
Michelle
USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 09:16:24 (CDT)

One more thing--I see a comment below that says our individual actions don't make a difference, and I couldn't disagree more. Individual households contribute at least 20% of our carbon emissions in the USA. Every idea listed here absolutely does make a difference, so do drive less and recycle more!
Lauren Chiong
Swarthmore, Pa USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 08:58:50 (CDT)

I am going to tell everyone I know to reduce plastic bag usage. It takes each bag 500 to 1000 years to break down in a landfill, so it's best not to use them at all or use a canvas bag. Recycle the bags you do use.
Lauren Chiong
Swarthmore, PA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 08:53:09 (CDT)

My personal commitment is to continue to petition my local government, federal government, environmental organizations to promote a 55mph speed limit. And on this Earth Day especially, ask each person who reads this to make a pledge to not drive faster than 55mph. Your choice. Save the planet or save a few minutes. A good planet is hard to find. Use unleaded right-foot only.
Larry
Eddyville, KY USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 08:18:03 (CDT)

We have already collected 63 dollars,today we will have a lemonaid stand and hope to make that 100 dollars!! Kai Drake 2nd grade
Kai Drake
wixom, MI USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 08:13:49 (CDT)

I have changed my daily habit of a shower to one every other day AND have changed to the lower energy light bulbs in five lamps AND use very little air conditioning and not heat..............I live in Florida.
Haily
USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 07:19:21 (CDT)

Dear all on occasion of Earth day, from today onwards i am going to teach importance of Global Warming and discuss with them how to stop Global Warming? i appreaciate their views, Kids told me 1. Plant a Lot of trees on Lands insteading of build a Building on our place, So cooling of environment increases 2. Change our Petrol /Disel Vehicle to Solar vehicle or Battery operated vehicle to stop Pollution. 3. For Long live we must play in Fresh air to get more and more oxygen for our body. ( now a day schools are alson air conditioned) 4. Save Power - Electricity ( Bcos for production of electricity Polution is increases) 5. Don't use polythin bags to carry our luggage. these are my kids views as discuss with them, so from now i every give speetch to all kids who are learning in schools and give importance of Global warming and how to stop global warming. in insist them to do the same Only our kids can understand importance and stop the Global warming. Makarand Mandlik
MAKARAND MANDLIK
AURANGABAD, MH INDIA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 07:06:32 (CDT)

I will not watch TV. I will go to the park with my dog Ace and play the recorder instead.
Isaac
Washington, D.C. USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 07:05:57 (CDT)

I will convert all light bulbs in my house to fluorecent, to save on energy costs, and help the enviorment. I will also collect rainwater and use it to water an organic garden. I also might build several solar powered cooling sevices, so that I can use my air conditioner less, thus saving on greenhouse gasses and energy.
Chris Marchello
Belvidere, NJ USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 06:57:10 (CDT)

Being the secretary of an organization namely “Lotus Park Prayas”, we observed the Earth Day in a very colorful manner. Throughout the day we are planting a large number of trees in our locality and make an awareness campaigning programme throughout our locality for climate change. This is our commitment to run this programme throughout the year and make every day is an Earth Day.
Pinaki Mukherjee
Kolkata, west bengal India - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 06:00:51 (CDT)

I'm making a commitment to ride my bike to the store, work and school regardless of the weather. I'm planting my own garden and composting regularly while using no chemicals or pesticides. All the light bulbs in the house that can be switched over to energy saving versions have been. And gifts that I give to friends and family are in the form of donations to good organizations that do well for the environment and land and are given in their name. There is much more but that is the larger stuff.
Torben Russo
Ithaca, NY USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 04:56:13 (CDT)

** Am gonna plant a tree **||** **-**|--** **-|*-** *|** || || || || || #)(# - Flare*Star
Flare*Star
Roy, UT USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 03:29:50 (CDT)

I WILL hearby buy an electric or hybrid vehicle.
east warren
USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 03:14:58 (CDT)

im gonna trade my truck to toyota prius or yaris
Rey rodriguez
long beach , ca USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 03:05:17 (CDT)

To better appreciate my time here, because the the imminent threat of loss. I could say I'll recycle more, litter less, drive less, etc. However, in all actuality, it doesn't make a difference. We're already screwed with corporations further propagating everything. My commitment is to oppose those corporations, governments, and and individuals that disregard the planet as a yielding and cooperative mass.
leann
clementon, nj USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 02:31:11 (CDT)

I am committed to Save Energy by replacing at least 30 Bulbs with CFL this year.
Naveen Sharma
Surat, GUJARAT INDIA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 01:45:59 (CDT)

Shade trellises are now installed on my house to cool the house naturally and limit the necessity of air conditioning. Recycled tires made into rubber mulch will be the base of a child's play area in my garden. Plastic bages are used more than once. Lights are off in unused rooms. I walk rather than drive whenever I can. I recycle household items or donate them so they get more human use and don't go to a dump. I buy organic as much as I can. I reuse plastic containers and glass containers as often as I can. (Colorful plastic tops of mass produced containers for various items make great playthings for children.) See through plastic containers are useful for storage in the kitchen and garage. My garden features rock gardens and herbs which look great and use little or no water. I buy used rather than new as much as possible so I am part of a greater recycling effort.
Joanna Poppink
Los Angeles, CA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 00:47:38 (CDT)

To give up cigarettes for good. Might sound simple but its the hardest thing Ive ever done. I would like to do it now before its too late (Im almost 48). I feel like my luck is running out. So i'll do it for the good of this earth!!!!
Julie Kubley
Seattle, wa USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 00:44:54 (CDT)

I'm getting married this summer. Rather than having traditional RSVP cards, we're going to request that our guests RSVP via e-mail or phone to cut back on paper. Also, on our gift registry, we're going to suggest that guests make a donation to an environmental organization in lieu of a direct gift to us.
Susan S.
New York, NY USA - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 00:31:11 (CDT)

make all my friends and family aware of the current situation staring us in the face ! coz to bring about a change , awareness and knowledge are the initial steps !
Amruta Joshi
India - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 23:41:44 (CDT)

I ran the 2007 Earth day beach clean-up here in Rota, N. Marianas Islands, usa. It was a great success with about 30 participants whom were students and members of the communtity. The west harbor, beaches and near-shore reefs are now beautiful!!
Megan Berkle
Rota, MP USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 23:25:26 (CDT)

Happy Earth Day！Let‘s go！捷威
Javier
Taiyuan, Shanxi China - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 23:02:32 (CDT)

THANKS
GINGER FOWLER
SPLENDORA, texas USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 22:44:15 (CDT)

pass this on. :]
kay
USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 21:48:58 (CDT)

I recycle everything I can find...even my friends bring me newspaper to recycle. At my apartment I turn out the lights when not in use, and open the windows so that the air doesn't have to be on. I take the bus to class. My fiance and I are starting to buy organic, and we are getting bikes soon!
Tristin Kroening
Tallahassee, Fl USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 21:38:48 (CDT)

Every day is Earth Day for me, I collect newspapers from the neighbors that don´t recycle, I changed all the lightbulbs in the house, I started to buy organic made clothing etc., I save water,and buy products from recycle materials, everyday I try to learn what else can I do for our Earth and I am proud of everyone that is doing something. Thank You
Isa Reid
Pembroke Pines, Fl USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 21:19:00 (CDT)

I ask my Kindergarten class at Starlline Elementary if they wanted to collect coins to help endangered animals. They really got excited when they saw the earth bank sent by the WWF. I was afraid that I would have to help meet our goal of a $50.00 donation, but as the Coinstar machine kept adding those coins up, I was pleasantly surprised to see the amount go past the 50 dollar mark. And we only collected for a week! Next year I will have the bank out all year, and will try to plan a time for my students to be present when the donation is made. Thanks WWF for helping me help my students!
marie kerivn
lake havasu city, az USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 20:49:01 (CDT)

I am going to unplug everything that isn't in use and turn off all my lights. I also plan on riding my bike as much as possible, and using reusable bags for my shopping.
Kristin Harris
placentia, CA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 19:43:50 (CDT)

My Mom printed stickers from the website and I stuck them on ziplock bags. My teacher, Mrs Jenkins, let me explain about Earth Day and why we need to make a change and I handed out the bags for them to collect change to donate to WWF. Already Laighton, Alli, Monique, Debbie, Jordan, and Ben have donated their change.
Lionell
Orlando, fl USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 19:39:15 (CDT)

My personal commitment for Earthday (and Everyday) is to use my car only for work until the weather gets too cold for me to ride my bike anywheres. We recycle our plastic grocery bags for other tasks or we just bring them back to a store that collects. I wash all of my clothes in cold water except if the garments are really dirty and then they are line/rack dry. We recycle our newsapers and use environment friendly cleaning products sparingly (as we all know they can be a bit pricey. I look at frugal living website and try to stay to the "old ways". I think it's odd that the way I'm living is eccentric or odd when my 70 year old grandma lived that way almost her entire life.
Lindsey
Batavia, Ny USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 19:37:55 (CDT)

My commitment is to continue to live in the way I am currently living: compact flourescent lightbulbs throughout the house, biodeisel car, recycling, but also reducing our recycling by reusing, bringing our own shopping bags everywhere, for all kinds of shopping, using only eco-safe and natural household and cleaning products, buying fair trade goods, avoiding all petroleum products, no fast food, eating local and organic whenever possible, no household poisons or aerosols, minimal garbage by avoiding unnecessary packaging (ie. products that use that kind of packaging), participating in a carbon offset program, boycotting stores/businesses/products that use non-renewable resources, supporting groups that support wildlife and the environment, always voting green, education others.... AND I pledge to decrease my impact by turning to solar and wind energy for my home!
Maria Watkins
Santa Cruz, CA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 18:42:16 (CDT)

I prepared my little garden in front of my townhouse so that on Earth day I can plant some flowers (like wild violets,petunias etc...)some seeds and a bush of azaleas and a bush of holly...
VT
Lawrence, NJ USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 18:16:14 (CDT)

I will get organized for NOT using plastic and paper bags for grocery shopping!
Marilyn j
Ukiah, CA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 18:01:01 (CDT)

I bought a hybrid SUV yesterday...picking it up on Earth Day! :)
Audrey Carmosino
Tewksbury, MA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 17:40:01 (CDT)

I made an educational video with my YouTube friends on for Earth Day. You can see it at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=_ZvLg_fIROA I also hope to raise $4000 this year to help save the endangered wild cheetah from extinction through sales of an animal DVD that I made with my family. The DVD is at kidsloveanimals.com
Chilldogg
USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 17:32:00 (CDT)

I pledge to pick up trash around my neighborhood, and others as well.
caitlin keim
scnhecksville, pa USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 16:51:30 (CDT)

I have cleaned a piece of property that is neglected. I continue to recycle where recycling services fail to reach and I pray for new experiences in nature to keep opening my eyes!
Crystal Kleniewski
Fort Erie, On Canada - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 16:31:17 (CDT)

My wife & I will continue to sing & speak-out about Global warming
Ron&Maria De Stefano
West Paterson, nj USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 16:10:05 (CDT)

try to use less plastic and paper. buy a reusable bottle so you dont have to keep wasting plastics. write on both sides of your paper before recyling it. and educate others
megan
west orange , nj USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 15:22:18 (CDT)

using less electricity and going vegetarian
Megan
west orange, nj USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 15:19:15 (CDT)

My commitment to Earth is to not litter untill Earth Day (is that possible?)lol, to, turn off lights T.Vs and other stuff if I'm not using it. And to buy florecent light bulbs.
Hunter C.
Montreal, Quebec Canada - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 14:43:54 (CDT)

Although, at 14, I am not yet old enough to make the decision to get a hybrid car, I will raise the topic of getting Compact Fluorescent Bulbs for energy-efficient lighting in our house!
Joseph Flaherty
Neenah, WI USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 13:54:28 (CDT)

I am going to take public trasportation to work at least two days a week.
Victoria Carpenter
Oakland, CA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 13:52:37 (CDT)

Turn off the lights, switch bulbs to fluorescent bulbs, switch from plastic grocery bags to re-usables, recycle more.
Krista
Ashburn, VA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 13:46:04 (CDT)

a nature hunt
vivian
lakeville, mn USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 13:39:17 (CDT)

I am going to put my old cleaning supplies away and use nothing but non-toxic cleaning products. I will be finding out where I can dispose of the old cleaning products that will cause the least amount of harm.
Heather
Dexter, MI USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 13:36:13 (CDT)

My second grade students have practiced lines to say on the "morning news" at school Mon. the 23rd about recycing plastics, switching lightbulbs, picking up trash, and planting trees, and turning lights off when leaving the room.
Nan Cross
Cobbs Creek, VA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 13:20:02 (CDT)

My stores are about 2 miles from my home. Everytime I need to go I will walk instead of driving. I also will use canvas bags when I food shop. One more thing I will do is not leave my computer on all day. I will check my e-mail in the morning only. When weather permits I will use a clothes line instead of a dryer. I like the fresh smell they have. Last, but not least will sign up for an automatic donation to WWF.
Eileen
Rocky Hill, Ct USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 12:48:48 (CDT)

I have organized a tree planting day on my university campus, the University of Southern MS, and thanks to the efforts of myself and Dr. Mike Davis, our residential plant ecologist, we have manage to raise the money to plant around 8 nice size trees on campus. After the tree planting we are going to the Hattiesburg Zoo where we will be tabling about our Save the Cypress campaign to stop the cypress mulch industry from destroying Louisiana coast lines, as well as letting people know about recycling around Hattiesburg.
Anjel Craig
Hattiesburg, MS USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 12:45:21 (CDT)

I am going to offset the emissions I am responsible for with http://www.nativeenergy.com or http://www.drivinggreen.com I just finished cycling from Washington, DC to Chiapas, Mexico
PJ Park
Mt Rainier, MD USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 11:23:08 (CDT)

I am going to offset the emissions I am responsible for with nativeenergy.com or drivinggreen.com I just finished cycling from Washington, DC to Chiapas, Mexico
PJ Park
Mt Rainier, MD USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 11:22:14 (CDT)

i'm going to make a differents.
brenden
gulf breeze , FL USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 11:00:26 (CDT)

I will not drive my car or ride in one on April 22.
Emily May
Middleboro, MA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 10:40:59 (CDT)

The team of scientist and techncal officers of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra(Agriculture Science Centre) of National Dairy Research Institute located at Karnal has widely publisised the evnt through print and electronic media so to bring awareness. A special programme has been planned on SUNDAY 22 April in Village Ganger in which around 100 villagers men, women and youth will participate. The NDRI expersts will deliver lectures and an exhibhition has also been planned. The coverage of the event will be highlighted in the Press. DALIP K. GOSAIN,Ph.D. Head Farm Science and Dairy Training Centre National dairy Research Institute (Deemed University), Karnal,India.
Dr.Dalip K. Gosain
Karnal, Haryana India - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 10:35:08 (CDT)

My family and I are going to pick trash up at our local park. My kids are also partisipating in a special earth day celebration at the Phoenix Zoo.
amelia
glendale, az USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 10:27:19 (CDT)

I'm going to eat less red meat.
Kevin Dobies
Ballston Lake, NY USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 10:22:01 (CDT)

We just bought a house and as part ofour commitment to Earth Day and the environment, we will be renovating it to be more energy efficient.
Donna
Ashland, OH USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 10:16:18 (CDT)

I am changing out all of the incandescent light bulbs in my house to energy efficient light bulbs.
Rodger Richardson
Delray Beach, FL USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 08:26:53 (CDT)

I am having an Earth Day party! We're going to go around the wooded park in my neighborhood and pick up trash. Plus, I have compost as much as I can and air dry my clothing. Happy Earth Day everyone! :D
Adrian
Louisville, KY USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 08:13:11 (CDT)

My personal commitment for Earth Day 2007 is to inform my peers at school on how to protect the enviorment from construction destruction and littering! Happy Earth Day to all!!
Kaity Lathbury
north port, FL USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 08:10:57 (CDT)

I am doing the "Make Change" donation for earth day and I am going to convince my family to recycle and conserve more energy.
Michelle
Houston, TX USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 08:06:10 (CDT)

I will continue to support www.freecycle.org whose main goal is to keep items from going to the dump. In addition, I will use less water, hold a tag sale, and continue my volunteer grant writing for non-profits. I will also continue to share what I have with our earth's creatures while respecting their homes and needs.
Alli
York, ME USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 08:02:02 (CDT)

Shop resale or consignment. Donate clothes or consign clothing and household items.
Monica Wisnieski
Amherst, MA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 07:47:55 (CDT)

I am growing my own summer vegetable garden, replacing chemicals with organics and unplugging appliances that are not in use.
Michelle
Charlotte, NC USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 07:46:58 (CDT)

im a teacher n i hav celebrated world earth day in my school.we have organised a lecture by an environment activist and a group discussion on the topic 'how can we improve the school environment and conserve the natural resources'.n pledged to protect our mother earth.
sukhjit kaur
jalandhar, punjab india - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 07:15:42 (CDT)

A group of us are celebrating Earth Day at Moundville Archeological Park in Alabama. This was an inhabitation of Native American Indians. We will be bringing our highest spiritual self to this celebration.
John Cargile, Msc.D, D.D.
Coker, AL USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 06:21:38 (CDT)

I'm going to keep sending emails to encourage Al Gore to take his own Personal Energy Ethics Pledge.
Ralph Burns
Allentown, PA USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 03:40:39 (CDT)

My commitment for Earth Day is making mine and others Personal computers more environmentally friendly. I'm doing this with a program known as Localcooling. This is a mircosoft certified program, in the beta stages, that optimizes power use in PC's. My PC used to be 127W unoptimized, now it runs at 101W optimized, saving and average of 25W. I now use this on my office PC also and have convinced a few friends to use it also. I'm also in the process of coersing my boss to have it installed on every PC in the office. Anyone reading this head over to www.localcooling.com to fing out more.
Daniel Davies
Caerphilly, UK - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 03:10:16 (CDT)

My commitment for Earth day normally do voluntary services to fighting against poverty among the communities.More millions of the people live among the poverty in the world. We have two people on this world for the rich and the poor.In africa especially developing countries many people, children's they suffer due to lack resoureces to enable them to stay, diseases, hunger, war, clashes, and othe disadvantages need to support.Lack sufficent water, poor sanitation and hygienic. Please let us to share how we can come up with a solution for save the rest.
Johnstone Sikulu Wanjala
Kitale, RV Kenya - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 01:55:40 (CDT)

I will be cleaning up a local river (the duwamish) and help to reclaim the river by weeding invasive plants, planting native species, mulching the planting areas, and picking up debris and trash from the riverfront sites. I will continue to try to minimize my negative impact on the earth after earth day!
Zoe
Seattle, Wa USA - Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 00:38:21 (CDT)

I chair a committee at work that has implemented a paper recycling program and organized volunteers for two different Earth Day events. Several of my co-workers and I will be helping a local watershed alliance to plant trees in a riparian buffer zone, and a group of employees from my company will be doing clean-up and invasive plant removal in a local park.
Debbie
Manheim, PA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 22:37:41 (CDT)

Refuse bags when making purchases & use my own "sustainable" bag; glass, not Tupperware; take cloth napkin & home utensils to work for lunchtime; walk to work more often; walk to church; buy local; buy organic; eat low on food chain; spread the word on "GREEN"ing the planet, at every opportunity!
wortcunning
santa paula, ca USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 22:30:42 (CDT)

Honoring Mother Earth, Atabey...I clean Borikén (aka Puerto Rico)! "EL YUNQUE IS OUR FOREST TODAY, TOMORROW AND ALWAYS…" El Yunque Clean-Up Day Join us on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the El Portal Rain Forest Center parking area. Registration starts at 7:30 AM on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at the El Portal Rain Forest Center parking area located at Hwy. PR 191 Km. 4.0 at the Forest entrance. For more information, call: Caribbean National Forest - 787-888-1880 or “Yo Limpio a Puerto Rico” - 787-993-2077. We look forward to see you there! Tio Bo Guatukan, Love, Hugs, Peace & Taíno-tí, Joanna & Family
Joanna Soto-Aviles
Coamo, PR Puerto Rico - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 22:22:08 (CDT)

I already recycle all plastic bags, pieces of glass, plastic containers and bottles, and all tin and aluminum containers that come into our house ... even to the ridicule of my family at times. I also routinely take stacks of magazines, catalogs, and newspapers to the recycling center that I use (we don't even have curbside recycling where I live). We have replaced several light bulbs with the more efficient fluorescent ones, but I am going to buy enough this weekend to replace every bulb inside and outside of our house with them, and to have enough replacement bulbs for a year. I replaced my low voltage landscape lighting with solar lights. I will share and encourage my knowledge and attitude about recycling and conserving wherever possible with my coworkers, friends, and relatives. I am going to start a recycling program at my church this weekend in honor of Earth Day. We don't consume much ourselves, but we allow several groups to meet there every week, and these groups together produce a lot of wasted materials such as bottles, cans, styrofoam cups, etc. I will take the full containers myself to the recycling center periodically. I will buy 3 or 4 cloth bags to be used at the grocery store and other stores instead of plastic bags. We just bought 10 new windows with low-e glass, and will replace others with it as we can afford. Our new front door is energy-star rated for maximum energy efficiency. I believe that we are the stewards of God's beautiful earth and its wondrous and fragile creatures, and that it is the absolute duty of all of us to give them the greatest care and consideration possible. I will strive to convince other people to do just a little something, because if every person becomes more aware, and does just a few small things, it can make an enormous difference. I also am going to continue contributing to several conservation and preservation charities that I believe strongly in, and am now going to contribute $50.00 extra to WWF. I pray that we all will work together to become more aware of our fragile and magnificent environment, and to turn around the damage we have already inflicted. Lastly, I WILL NOT support ANY political candidate who does not have a firm and sound policy about protecting and preserving our environment, and does not strive to change laws to reflect that philosophy. This commitment is written in utmost sincerity in honor of Earth Day, 2007, and far beyond. ~Tish Hudson
Tish Hudson
Gallipolis, OH USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 22:15:55 (CDT)

I will continue to work building the struggle for socialism-communism, the form that means us having comfortable lives for us all unto our children's children, in gentle care of Earth.
Norma J F Harrison
Berkeley, Ca USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 22:08:26 (CDT)

For Earth Day this year I decided to educate my family and friends about global warming. I had a global warming party for my birthday where we watched "An Inconvenient Truth", I passed out tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint and had a raffle where we raffled off environmental products that reduce your carbon footprint while raising money in support of organizations working to fight against global warming. I also took my WWF earth bank with me everywhere during the months of March and April. I just had the coins counted and raised $173 for WWF.
Brianne Haven
Ypsilanti, MI USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 21:56:38 (CDT)

I finished the collection of candles I promised I would make to raise money for the WWF. They are ready for shipping. I promised to donate 25% of the profits generated through this collection. The candles are made with 100% soy wax. No petroleum wax!. If you enjoy candles at home try some from this collection and help me raise funds for the WWF. Visit www.lumencandles.com, and purchase products from the "GREEN" collection.
Ulises
Long Beach, CA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 21:42:01 (CDT)

Plant one tree a year, spend 1 minute less in the shower daily, recycle cans, paper towles, and containers, replace light bulbs with energy conserving bulbs and encourage others to do the same.
Kimberly Lewis
Owasso, ok USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 21:38:41 (CDT)

our college had a speech competition with the topic: global warming. we showed our english major students al gore's documentary 'an inconvenient truth' this past week, and tomorrow a group of students and the 3 foreign teachers will take to the street of lishi to talk to the town's folk about global warming and what is needed to be done to address this very serious state of affairs. we will keep on pressing the point and getting the students to share their knowledge with their own town's folk during the summer holidays.
helen
lishi, shanxi china - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 21:34:19 (CDT)

I am attempting to use our public transportation system for my 30 mile round trip commute to work at least 3 times weekly, and to bicycle to my part-time local occasional job. Also I have begun to place containers outside to collect rainwater for use in the garden rather than using the running water system. Tampa has a mediocre mass transit bus system at this time - so this will be challenging but I commit to try it for at least 30 days and hope to continue once I have gotten the system down. PL&;H Christine
Christine
Tampa, FL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 20:52:08 (CDT)

In celebration of Earth Day and to contribute in general, we have joined WWF with a monthly donation pledge. We have also purchased carbon credits to off set our carbon usage for the year. We recycle, buy local and organic, and will be buying 1, possibly 2 Hybrid vehicles in the next few months. We take our pledge seriously, and look forward to "renewing" our vows, so to speak, each subsequent year! Our daughter Sophia is 8 months old and I fear for the world she will inherit. Will she be able to see the array of wild animals I have seen? I doubt it. But there is hope and that is why we contribute. And that is what Earth Day is about, a hope that inspires action!
Michael, Abbie & Sophia Mast
Clovis, CA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 20:40:32 (CDT)

I motivated my high school Ecology classes to donate by creating a competition between each of the classes. The class that donated the most change received a free pass on the next test. They loved the idea of not having to take the test. My competition got pretty fierce and we raised a total of over $300.00! I was not expecting this at all! I feel like they went above and beyond the call of duty of raising this money for such a good cause.
Kathy East
Roanoke, VA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 20:28:49 (CDT)

I am going to start a compost pile in my back yard and start a recycling bin at home.
Shane
Nashport, Ohio USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 20:26:20 (CDT)

I am removing the grass (America's favorite crop) from the front yard and am putting in groundcover to cut back on mowing(saving gas and water usage). I started using the cloth handled bags for shopping(the ones in the closet)instead of returning the plastic bags back to the store. I purchased more of the compact energy saving bulbs(8). And I will cut back on the driving(from seven to five days a week) to save fuel. Other than that, I'm already doin' it !
Richard De Cicco
Mays Landing, NJ USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 20:13:30 (CDT)

Hi. We're 7 and 8 years old. Mom's taking us to the Earth Day celebration at the zoo. We'll check out all the neat animals, and learn more about who's endangered and threatened, and why. We also read Ranger Rick and National Geographic Kids, and we learn about how we can help conserve energy and protect the environment.
Andrew and Joshua
Maryland Heights, MO USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 20:12:36 (CDT)

My commitment is to the Earth,and all LIFE! This Earth Day I'm going to tell all you of a way to synchonize with all nature. The 13mooncalendarchangepeacemovemnt,13moon.com
dave bobrowski
USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 19:32:38 (CDT)

I had my class hold a raffle daily for two weeks, from things from our "treasure chest" - that we put into one large container and we raised a little over $300! I am very rpoud of them and all our students!
Jan Mulholland
Huntington beach, CA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 18:35:18 (CDT)

While walking my dog on the trails, I plan to bring a bag and gloves and pick garbage. Also, pleased at how much recycling we've done in this past month. It's been easier than we first thought. Way to go everybody!!!
JennN
Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 17:40:43 (CDT)

I am going to the park with my friends, where we'll take pics of ourselves hugging trees and get others to hug them too--so everyone can learn a lesson about the importance of our plants!
Jade
Houston, TX USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 17:38:43 (CDT)

I am going to plant an orchard in my mothers yard.
Robin Zahrt
Falls Church, VA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 17:22:03 (CDT)

I will donate ten percent of profits generated from the sale of my debut novel, Deadly Exchange, to the environmental organization. The espionage thriller will be available both at bookstores and online outlets in June 2007. “Books use paper, which means trees. It’s only fair for me to give some of my profit back to the source.” www.geoffreygluckman.com
Geoffrey M. Gluckman
Vancouver, BC Canada - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 17:17:09 (CDT)

I will start a reycling bin for paper and cans at my work. I will conserve water when brushing teeth and watering plants and I will bring my own bags to the grocery store.
Erica G.
Sherman Oaks, CA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 17:09:25 (CDT)

I will recycle my TONS of plastic and glass bottles and donate it to WWF to help spread the word of how important it is to help preserve our earth for our future.
Zandra
West Covina, CA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 16:45:54 (CDT)

I will change the simple ways I abuse energy and resources in this world; simple things such as turning off the faucet while I brush and taking shorter showers and recycling more andtaking advantage of my curbside recycling. Hopefully I'll be able to change from my evil ways of abusing our "Mother" Earth.
J Nguyen
houston, tx USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 16:39:17 (CDT)

Trying to get Environmental Organizations and our government to realize that we need to get more serious about supporting a national 55mph speed limit. Besides the obvious carbon emissions unnecessary high speed limits are responsible for, our wasteful habits of this nonrenewable resource are creating havoc in many parts of the world. Oil is about 20 cents a cup for Americans who treat it like it is the cheapest liquid on earth, which it is. Take the pledge to drive no faster than 55mph at http://www.petitiononline.com/drive55/petition.html and reduce your carbon footprint. We have lost the battle to protect the Northern Slope in Alaska from the devastation oil companies will reek. Let's not let it go for next to nothing. Is 55mph to much to ask? Are we really serious about changing? Ecosystems are unraveling this very minute while the interstates are dominated by drivers who insist on exceeding limits that are already indicative of our disregard for our environment. Politicians are not going to make this bold move till the people recognize the need and are willing to make this sacrifice.
Larry Sanazaro
Eddyville, KY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 16:02:40 (CDT)

For this earth I will try to hug all the trees in my neighborhood. I will plant some new ones too. I will kiss the roots and wash the trees too. I will prune trees and get off all the old branches. Then I will tell all my freinds that this planet is the only one we can live on, and they got to be nice.
Tom
New Hartford , NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 15:51:57 (CDT)

GREETINGS fellow humans. The time for change is now. Change your TIME! I am sharing the news of NATURAL TIME for you. We need to harmoize in time,to be in harmony with the Earth. LOVE PEACE JOY! WWW.13moon.com or foundationforthelawoftime.org (Time = Art)
david bobrowski
carbondale, co USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 15:25:08 (CDT)

GREETINGS fellow humans. The time for change is now. Change your TIME! I am sharing the news of NATURAL TIME for you.We need to harmoize in time to be in harmony with the Earth. LOVE PEACE 7 JOY WWW.13moon.com or foundationforthelawoftime.org (Time = Art)
david bobrowski
carbondale, co USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 15:21:07 (CDT)

I have removed all grass and plants from my front and back yards to be replace with all drought tolerate ground cover and scrubs. There is a demonstration site "Chino Basin Water Cons" on San Bernardino Road in Pomona that has a wonder display of ground cover and plants that are all drought tolerate, plus handouts to assist in planting, etc.
Lucille Wright
San Dimas, CA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 15:09:39 (CDT)

Today My teacher Mr. Arnold let us write blogs about earthday. It is very fun,interesting,and educational.If you read this I hope I got your interest into writing one.good luck!
jaq
newhartford, ny USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:53:18 (CDT)

1) Have started using biodegradable bags to pick up my dogs poop 2) Take baskets to the grocery store 3) Will no longer accept poly bags from any grocery store 4) Will try to buy in bulk and buy things that have less or biodegradable packaging 5) Will write to my favorite cosmetics companies asking them to find and use biodegradable packages 6) Will ask plant nurseries to use biodegradable plant pots for sale (Monrovia - I love your plants but you are first on my list!) 7) Will try to commute more and leave the car at home 8) Will look to buy an electric car or hybrid in the future 9) Will try to make our house more energy efficient 10)Will try to help and influence friends to make thoughtful choices
C-Bass
Portland, OR USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:49:43 (CDT)

i would not litter the streets instead i will pick up garbage...
oscar
crook city, ill mexico - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:48:39 (CDT)

i would not litter the streets instead i will pick up garbage...
oscar
crook city, ill mexico - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:48:32 (CDT)

i'm making a change recycle
William Valdez
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:45:15 (CDT)

I going to use less my car
diana navarro
chicago, il usa - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:44:17 (CDT)

i think one of the solution is recycle, use small time the car, and use the bicycle more time and don't use spray for the hair or graffiti
daniel navarro
chicaho, illinois USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:42:12 (CDT)

i will clean out of all my house to help the enviroment...
Brenda Corral
chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:41:50 (CDT)

I will recycle, try not use a car, and try not to use arasol sprays.
Arturo Nava
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:40:54 (CDT)

For this year's earth day, i comit my self to do several things. I will start of by cleaning my front and back lawn from the garbage. This garbage im going to use to probably glue it together to make it art. I will also try to decrease my use of light for this day.
Cadmiel A.
chicago, il USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:40:32 (CDT)

I will not use the car that much to help clean the air and to help save the earth.I will try to not use that much gasses any more to save earth and to stop the global warming.
francisca estrada
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:40:20 (CDT)

I bought a Prius in November!!
karen
fort wayne, IN USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:40:20 (CDT)

il start to recycle
omar lugo
chicago, illinois USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:40:05 (CDT)

I will try to do something for earth day but I do not know.
fernando alvarez
USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:40:04 (CDT)

I am going to turn off my lights for the morning and afternoon.
Candy Ortiz
Chicago, Illinois USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:37:37 (CDT)

i am going to clean up the hood
michael torres
chicago, il USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:36:51 (CDT)

I am not going to leave the water running while brusing my teeth.
Salvador Ledesma
USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:36:51 (CDT)

I`ll water my plants if it`s a hot day. Also I will not use my computer.
MARIO GARCIA
USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:36:39 (CDT)

I would go to my closest park and try to clean!!!!
Tania
Chicago, ill USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:35:49 (CDT)

I'm going to recycle every single plastic, glass, and aluminum cans so i won't contaminate mother earth.
Luis Castro
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:35:40 (CDT)

To recycle anything that is recyclable in my house.
Wilfrido Cruz
Chicago , IL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:35:38 (CDT)

for earthday i will clean out the lot next to my house to help the enviroment and my community.
diamond thompson
USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:35:07 (CDT)

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dumb
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:26:38 (CDT)

I AM GONING TO USE LESS STAPLES TO STAPLE STUFF
bob
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:14:13 (CDT)

On Earth Day I am doig several things. One thing I would like to share with you is I'm going to collect bottles, cans and other recyclble objects in my neighboorhood. I hope my good deed will help my comunity relise the importance of our planet
Abigil Winter
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:08:58 (CDT)

i will do stuff!
lala
dayton, ohio USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 14:02:37 (CDT)

I will pick up liter
suzy
cq, OH USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:59:12 (CDT)

I will collect money around my neighborhood and then send it to WWF.
Holly
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:56:53 (CDT)

On Earth day I am going to collect recylable cans, bottles ect...
Abby W.
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:55:30 (CDT)

i am doing nothing
bob
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:53:41 (CDT)

We will be planting a new tree this year and also picking up trash on our neighborhood walk. Our walk will be a 2 by 2 mile range and we are asking others in our community to help. My husband and I will be reading a special book to our children this night to help teach them the importance of this day, and everyday in helping to make our planet a better place for them and their children
Corbey Aaberg
Dorchester, Ne USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:45:38 (CDT)

On earth day I will plant more flowers and I will not litter. I will pick up litter and I will not use so much electricity
Leighton
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:44:05 (CDT)

I am organizing a Ivy pull in an area of Riparian habitat where the Ivy is choking large Douglas Firs,and Cedars.
Terry Schulz
Battle Ground, WA USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:43:54 (CDT)

I plan on trying too stop litering and planting more trees to help our Earth. I also want too get more people too help save our environment.
siraj
NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:43:42 (CDT)

I'm going to NOT litter, cut down trees, and I MIGHT try to recycle even though Earth Day isn't a real hoiday!!!!!!
Matthew
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:43:19 (CDT)

I will pick up cans and garbage on the sides of roads. Also,help my elderly neighbors help with there garbage that people threw out there car widowsActually,I do that everyday... But,I do not liter.AND THIS GOES TO EVERYBOY AND GIRL OUT THERE PLEASE, PLEASE RECYCLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THIS IS TYLER
Tyler
New Hartford, ny USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:42:55 (CDT)

On earth day I would like every one to plant trees, flowers, and anything that could make the earth look beautiful. Also,I will try not to watch as much tv as I do and spend more time out-side. Like walking my dog, running around in my front yard, and inviting my friends over to play out-side to celaberate earth day!
Jordanne
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:41:52 (CDT)

I will help earth by cleaning litter and not littering. I will also spend more time out-side and I will plant more trees and plants and not use much electricity.
Maysara Elazzazi
new hartford, ny USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:41:50 (CDT)

On earthday I want to plant more flowers and trees. Also, don't litter on the streets. Then, I'll pick up litter in my neighborhood on the grass.
Paige
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:41:22 (CDT)

I'd water all the plants in my yard for earth day this year and recycle just like I do every day for the rest of my life. P.S. According to my mathbook 1.3 of the vegetables on Earth are extinct because farmers refuse to plant it ever since the 1500s
Krishna
New Hartford , NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:40:30 (CDT)

I will not litter I will not throw ANYTHING on the ground.
Noa
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:40:13 (CDT)

I promise not to use any aresols because I want to protect our environment my environment so my grandchildren will be happy and hopefuly protect their environment !!!!!
Ian
New Hatford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:39:53 (CDT)

I will not litter I will not throw ANYTHING on the ground.
noa
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:38:48 (CDT)

on eath day we all try to be respectful to the Earth . I will tell you what i'm going to do on Sunday. Not use alot of cable,no hair spray and elsewhat to save this peaceful planet,and finally be thankful for all we have!!!! Thank you so much Earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cullen
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:38:19 (CDT)

On this years Earth Day Me, my parents and my brother are going to try to go without any T.V. for at least one day so that we will save a bunch of energy. Also, my teacher is a big fan of Earth and Arbor Day so if I didn't have him I wouldn't have ever gotten the chance to do this and help earth and all of the people on it!
Alyssa
Sauquoit, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:38:14 (CDT)

For Earth Day my mom and I and a bunch of other people are going to wear T-shirts and clean up the enviorment. I think it will be a great change to Newhartford!!!!!!!
Katie
Newhartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:38:04 (CDT)

What I will do to be a better Earth Day citizen is reuse and recyce.Also I will respect more peoples authority.
Ikey
USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:37:44 (CDT)

For Earth day, I pledge to incourage people to use Flourescent light bulbs. I will do this because when you use less energy at home you lesen greenhouse gas emissions in our atmosphere.And every CFL can prevent more than 450 poundsof emisions from a power plant over its lifetime.
Emily
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:37:30 (CDT)

For earth day, I will eat more organic foods, try not to litter, and I might start to recycle at my home
Rachel
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:35:51 (CDT)

My Teacher Mr.Arnold is crazy about helping the earth and being healthy. He is one of the reasons I am into recycling,global warming,eating healthy,and other things to help me and the earth.
jaq
newhartford, ny USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:34:54 (CDT)

For earthday i decidide to plant 2 maple trees in my yard and layoff doodles.
Anthony Chiffy Iii
new hartford, ny USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:34:35 (CDT)

I am a docent at the Denver Zoo and on Earth Day I will be doing Live Animal demonstrations and educating out guests about endangered species, biodiversity and conservation!!!
Tracy Nolton
Lafayette, CO USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:33:59 (CDT)

My comment for Earth Day is that I will help my mom grow her garden, I will clean the creeks in my neighborhood and around the yards. Me and My sisters are going to get some trees and plant them at my grandma's. ;)
Rebeckah
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:33:37 (CDT)

I will plant as many trees as i can through out the year and try not to cut a tree down with out planting another one to replace it.
Brandon
NewhartFord, Ny USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:33:17 (CDT)

For Earthday I want to go in my forest and pick lots of litter so I can help all the reindeer!!
sagar
new hartford , ny USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:32:37 (CDT)

I will be joining the National Zoo in their project to plant trees in Rock Creek Park.
Athena
Washington, DC USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 13:24:29 (CDT)

i will try not to waste alot of energy
Daniel Urbina
Chicago, Ill USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:59:20 (CDT)

I am planting new trees, shrubs and plants in my area. I am also making a conscience effort to recycle (and buy recycled), and encourage all my friends to do the same. I am also making an effort to buy organic, local, and recycled products, and encourage my friends to do that same! :-)
Jessica Hart
Austin, TX USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:59:17 (CDT)

on earth day i will not provoke any type of smoke that will harm the earth in any way.
carlos
chicago, il USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:55:36 (CDT)

Earth day is a good day because it make people really think about this day and learn more about the earth
courtney
chicago, ill USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:54:05 (CDT)

I THINK EARTH DAY SHOULD BE MORE DAYS NOT JUST ONE. ONE WAY I'M GOING TO PREVENT POLLUTION IS TURN OFF ELECTRICTY THATS NOT BEING USE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Savannah Feliciano
chicago, ill USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:53:16 (CDT)

My personal commitment for erath day is to clean Piotroski park so it could look clean.
Jesus Mendez
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:53:15 (CDT)

Use hybrid car's instead of regular car's
Silvestre Arreola
Chicago, Illinois USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:52:33 (CDT)

Earth day is a good day because it is another holy day.
Jose mondragon
Chicago, ILL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:52:18 (CDT)

what im going to do to commit to earth day is i am going to recycle and not waste so much paper. Im also going to not waste electricity so much.
Ramiro
chicago, ill USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:51:16 (CDT)

I LOVE THIS DAY I'AM SORT OF A HIPPIE I 'AM BAREFOOT IN SCHOOL I'AM GOING TO GROW A PEACH TREE AND SOME FLOWERS
Jesus Montanez
chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:50:47 (CDT)

I think that something I would do for earth day is to not cause a lot of smoke like my letting the car go on.
Bianca Ortega
chicago, ill USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:49:46 (CDT)

I AM ORGANISING A QUIZ IN THE SCHOOL AND MY SELF TAKING PART IN IT AND WE ARE GOING TO TAKE OUT A RALLY AND AWARE PEOPLE ABOUT THE EARTH AND WE ARE GOING TO PLANT 60 TREES IN OUR AREA AND WE ARE GOING TO VISIT A great himalayan national park and learn a lot there.
TEJBINDER
BATHINDA, PUNJAB INDIA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:28:07 (CDT)

On earth day, I am going to pledge to eat more locally grown foods and make my garden 3x's as big. I also will educate my fourth graders about healthy eating and how to be more friendly to the Earth.
Matthew
New Hartford, NY USA - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:20:22 (CDT)

i will save light which is electricity
alexandrea gladney
chicago, ill USA - Friday, April 20