Earth Day

Ideas for Change

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.

Thank you to all those who shared what they are doing and for posting photos on the WWF Earth Day Flickr gallery.

For Earth Day I spent as much time outside as possible - meaning all my lights and tv were off. I planted a tree and some other plants and made a design of where to plant a garden once the weather warms up.
Rose
Bellevue, NE USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 11:05:44 (CDT)

building a bird house and planting flowers
amie pradella
stottvillle, ny USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 09:29:14 (CDT)

I turned off all the electriciy for a while and saved water and recycled
nick
USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 08:01:07 (CDT)

I am going to clean up the lake that is near my house by picking up trash that is in it and around it. And I was wondering since I am only 7 years old and in first grade, I want to help the Earth since I care about it so I was wondering if you would like to help me? If you have any more ideas I would love you to share them with me so I can try to help the Earth, too. I love doing this for the Earth.
Katie
Wheaton, IL USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 07:27:48 (CDT)

I have film cannister containers that each have a plastic grocery bag in them. They fit in my pocket easier than the whole plastic bag. I am going to try and carry one of these at all times and leave everywhere I go cleaner than when I arrived.
Beth Deuel
Statesville, NC USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 07:20:27 (CDT)

I am going to recycle more!
Zach
Natick, MA USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 05:54:18 (CDT)

I am in nineth grade and in my school, we had a very poor recycling system. I found this was unexceptable. I went to the principle and talked with him about it, and he agreed. Now my school is recycling three times as much as before. Also, now we have a earth club, and we pick up garbage on the side of roads, and we even go through some bins in our school if we see paper [if they are not covered in something] and recycle it. It's our effect to help save the planet. Every friday the club meets and we do another activity to think of ways to help the earth. [:
Brandi Bolton
Rome, NY USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 05:21:29 (CDT)

to start collecting recycled items from my neighborhood and taking it to recycle center then i am donating the money to a good cause
deanna yoakum
las vegas, nv USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 21:47:21 (CDT)

Happy Earth Day! I am a first grade teacher, and my class planted a tree at the Village Hall in honor of Earth Day. We will also be attending an event called "Celebrate the Earth". We will join other schools at a local, public lake so that we can attend several different presentations about the Earth's natural resources, animals, and how we can help protect the Earth. "Celebrate the Earth" has become a yearly event for many of the schools in our area.
Lisa Groennert
Trenton, IL USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 20:08:59 (CDT)

I don't drive - not just on Earth Day, but every day! I don't fly, either. I may drive/fly in the future, but for now, I know I'm doing much more than the average person to help clean up our planet. I also donated to a couple of very worthy envirnoment-related causes today, and helped clean up my college. Maybe next year I will do even better!
Chrystal
Woodland Hills, CA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 20:02:43 (CDT)

I will not only contribute today, I will participate every day to keep this world inhabitable for generations to come
Jon McIntosh
San Jose, CA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 19:50:35 (CDT)

Me and my friends riased money over 200$ from a pop can drive to plant a tree for earthday. We did this all on our own.
Leahacar
Holland, MI USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 19:33:56 (CDT)

I will rectcle and pick up trash.
Christina
corond del mar, ca united states of america - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 19:21:37 (CDT)

Well my community pics up garbage and recycle the garbage found in the streets and we go to the park and pic garbage me and my family members. IT's GREAT TO HAVE A GREEN PLACE TO LIVE AND BREATH CLEAN AIR. HAPPY EARTH DAY
Veronica Morales
corona, NY USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 18:59:07 (CDT)

I actively recycle kitchen waste into either blue containers or compost bins every day. Our Earth is better off and my garden is healthy!
Penni Johnson
Reedley, CA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 18:37:06 (CDT)

My students and I pledge to have a 'Litter/Recycling Alert' every afternoon recess once or twice a week for the rest of this school year. We did it today and got three bags full of garbage! We also pledge to turn off the lights and computers when we leave the room as well as not loose assignments on paper!
Michele Amato
Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 16:48:51 (CDT)

My students and I pledge to have a 'Litter/Recycling Alert' after afternoon recess once or twice a week for the rest of this school year. We did it today and got three bags full of garbage! We also pledge to turn off the lights and computers when we leave the room as well as not loose assignments on paper!
Michele Amato
Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 16:48:17 (CDT)

My friends and I have vowed to clean up our neighborhood. It's pathetic how people are treating it. So we've started our own little cleaning crew. It's something I've always wanted to do. Now it's something we're doing.=]
Buddy
Pikeville, Ky USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 16:17:23 (CDT)

I do wish every day was earth day
dakota
Gulfport, MS USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 16:12:12 (CDT)

My students and I are going to have a litter alert at our school. We are going to gather all the litter around the building after recess. The girl scouts did it yesterday so we wonder if there will be any left for us! We pledge to go on litter alert every week, recycle paper, try not to loose our homework or other paper we are given and to always turn off the lights when we leave the room. Ms. Amato & Second & Third Grade Students North Beach Elementary School Seattle, WA
Michele Amato
Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:59:41 (CDT)

I turn off things to save energy. I even turn off the computers at school when not in use!
Briana
orladno, fl USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:55:47 (CDT)

I turn off things to save energy. I even turn off the computers when not in use at school!
Briana
orladno, fl USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:54:57 (CDT)

I pledge to take shorter showers from now on and to not only turn things off, but to unplug them as well. Happy Earth day! :)
Alyson Bailey
Ut USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:42:14 (CDT)

YES! Today, on my daughter's Earthday Birthday, the day BEFORE mine, I have found an ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER....been looking for several years, and found they can order me one...HALLELUIA! My birthday present! (Been taking lots of HEAT from my daughter and son about mowing the lawn with a gas propelled mower!!....but could never find one on the show room floor. LET"S get WITH IT, MAKE them put these out there as alternatives!!!!!
Maggie Hoff
W.Union, OH USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:38:59 (CDT)

I put my recycle bin on my desk at work, with a little sign asking everyone to spare some change. People thought it was very cute!
Heather
Indio, CA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:35:58 (CDT)

I donated $87 to the World Wildlife Fund. I also did not drive anywhere today, but instead walked to every place I needed to be. It was a beautiful day, and I noticed beautiful sights and smells that I would not have experienced in my car. Happy Earth Day!!!
Maggie
USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:34:32 (CDT)

i will shower every third day from now on, no longer every day
marie
USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:28:03 (CDT)

I will speak of the cause to my students that I teach, and I will hand out green ribbons for my students to wear.
Colleen Kahl
East Peoria, IL USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:19:23 (CDT)

I use a shower saver showerhead that allows me to cut back the water while soaping up. I currently use CFL bulbs instead of standard incandesant bulbs, but am about to change over LEDs. They cost more, but use less than half of the CFL bulbs, or less than a 10th of regular bulbs (5 watts LED vs. 75 watts regular bulb). Recycle all possible products, reuse anything possible, eat organic, am starting a garden. I even use organic soap, shampoo, and shaving gel (dr. bronner's, excellent stuff) Attempting to become totally self-sufficient. My family and I are doing all of this in the hopes of preserving/improving quality of life.
Brian
Spartanburg, SC USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:10:57 (CDT)

To recycle all of the plastic bags that I have and on future shopping trips only use canvas bags. I already recycle plastic containers, aluminum cans, and paper products. I do not buy disosable paper or plastic plates.
Heather McLaughlin
DeWitt, NY USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 15:02:38 (CDT)

I would try to make sure that I will recycle and reuse as much of the products I can. Use public transport to the fullest extend, save resources and my own backyard for the furture generations. Make sure people around me are aware that its time to wake up to heed on to save our planet.
Selvakumar Anbalagan
Chennai, Tamilnadu India - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 14:54:03 (CDT)

I recycle paper from home & work. My family & I have started to recycle our plastics as well. If you do use the plastic bags from the grocery store, please recycle those as well. We use the squiggly bulbs inside the house & outside. I think I am going to try this compost pile and worm farm idea.. =)
MoLLy
Mobile, Al USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 14:26:27 (CDT)

Eat vegan and use public transport to go to work.
Harald Walker
Almere, The Netherlands - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 13:46:38 (CDT)

I will recycle more and re-start my compost bin for this year as my commitment to getting closer to being the steward of this planet that God asks us to be.
Denell
USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 13:40:30 (CDT)

Instead of driving to class, I will take the bus. Also, I will change my regular light bulbs to energy saving ones.
Shagun Ahluwalia
College Station, TX USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 13:29:47 (CDT)

I will be working from home in the morning and then riding my bike to a local middle school in the afternoon to help judge 7th grade student sustainability project presentations. Everyone in my regular carpool also agreed to work from home to keep more cars off the road.
Robin Straughan
Wilsonville, OR USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 12:53:58 (CDT)

The law firm where I work has never recycled (thought I took my personal recycling home every day!). In honor of Earth Day, I asked the firm's partners to push the building managment to recyle and, I'm happy to say, they are totally onboard! It looks like the entire building will be recycling in a matter of a week or two. Very exciting!
Lauren
Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 12:50:14 (CDT)

Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.
cham nian sisuwan
Tumpat, Kelantan Malaysia - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:29:51 (CDT)

I am changing what I do a step at a time, that means shorter showers, better lighting, using less unecessary energy. I want to be a part of the change and see everyone join in the movement, we must lead by example.
Catrina Daughtry
Lakewood, CO USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:29:06 (CDT)

I am buying a ton of plant seeds (flowers, trees, etc) and planting them all around my town. I am keeping my computer and all my television off almost all day. I will walk and/or ride my bike everywhere I have to go. I am investing in a reuseable bottle so I can cut down on my water bottle ussage. Oh, and I'm amking a bird feeder. :D
Ashley
Saugus, Ma USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:27:15 (CDT)

i will try to save more water and recycle my enviorment well our enviorment because i really think we should all pitch in and help clean up .not only for us but also for the earth and the animals.have a rok'n EARTH DAY.
mayte munoz
costa Mesa, ca USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:14:20 (CDT)

My personal commitment for Earth day is to unplug my TV and computer and spend more time outside. Walk to the store instead of drive, unplug appliances I'm not using, recycle what I can, reuse what I can and reduce my footprint. Sounds like a lot, but it really isn't if you are committed to helping the earth!
Susan Brewer
Bowling Green, KY USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:11:20 (CDT)

i will try to save water and clean up or recycle our enviorment.
rebeca
albacourkey, ca USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:07:02 (CDT)

i am recycling everything and i never use hairspray!
jessica benson
hiawatha, ks USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:56:10 (CDT)

I pledge to change every light bulb in our new house to save energy!!
Mallory
Fishers, IN USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:45:47 (CDT)

I am currently using energy efficient lightbulbs in my house, using cold water for laundry, recycling, unplugging appliances when not in use, taking reusable bags to the store, buying eco-friendly cleaning products, feeding birds and squirrels in my yard, planting my own herbs and vegetables, saving bottlecaps to donate to Aveda, looking for products made from recycled materials and avoiding plastic. I use cloth napkins instead of paper towels, I dont eat red meat. This week, I will be planting flowers, and cleaning up litter at a local park with children in my preschool class.
Kali
Des Moines, IA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:44:47 (CDT)

I pledge to change every light bulb in our new house to save energy!!
Mallory
Fishers, IN USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:44:38 (CDT)

I will see to it that all recyclable items reach a recycling facility. I will try to live my life as waste free as possible and will choose my grocery and other purchases with the idea to reduce waste.
John Falcone
Bridgewater, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:10:39 (CDT)

would like to make a change
robert freeman
stockton, ca USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:08:20 (CDT)

I used to drink coffee, hot chocolate and water using disposable cups. Begining today I will use reusable glass and cups to reduce the garbage on earth.
alejandra acta
santo domingo, dominican republic - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:00:46 (CDT)

I volunteer at a wolf sanctuary not too far from my home. They are animals confiscated by USDA and local wildlife authorities.
Judi Rosenvold
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 09:59:24 (CDT)

Allapattah Flats 3rd hour 6th grade class commits to reduce greenhouse emissions by walking or riding self-propelled vehicles more often.
Rob Recknagel
Port St. Lucie, Fl USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 09:08:38 (CDT)

I bought an electric tiller for my garden this year. I have also started using a reel mower. I have already changed out my lights to swuiggly bulbs and started replaing my appliances with energy star ones.
Rachel Miller
Stockbridge, GA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 09:08:21 (CDT)

I have already changed my lifestyle a lot to become greener, but last weekend I bought a reusable water bottle and I vow not to buy any more bottled water!!
Miriam Segura-Totten
Lamberville, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 09:01:30 (CDT)

I will stop buying bottled water.
Lauren
Haliburton, ON Canada - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 08:38:12 (CDT)

I pledge to get rid of all my regular light bulbs and replace them with cfls. And No longer use plastic grocery bags.
D. Moran
redlands, ca USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 08:29:53 (CDT)

Everyday I take a bus to school and then I walk home for lunch, and ride my bike back to school. I found that riding and walking has actually reduced stress, fatigue, and has given me a way to meditate on my way to and from school. I also feel like I have so much freedom! I also eat organic foods and turned down the heat in my house all winter. I want to make every day Earth Day!!!
Kara
Grosse Ile, MI USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 08:04:18 (CDT)

We commit to spread the word as a sixth grade class about; CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, and reducing emissions by walking or riding bikes more. We will work to persuade others to think "green" year round.
Mr. Recknagel's Homeroom
Port St. Lucie, Fl USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 08:02:54 (CDT)

i will not use 25 pieces of toilet paper because of my weight issue, i will also try to shed weight by eating more organic foods unlike eclairs
kirsten witham
albany, ny usa - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 07:57:00 (CDT)

I DIDN'T STRAIGHTEN MY HAIR THIS MORNING!
mackenzie
fort ann, ny usa - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 07:53:17 (CDT)

Today I am planting 10 trees in our community as a way to encourage all of us to help preserve our beautiful Planet!
Brandon Bailey
Orlando , FL USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 07:44:32 (CDT)

Today, I am putting the finishing touches on my oxygen making machines. Sadly, it needs trees to fuel it. Maybe this is a bit pointless but it's the thought that counts.
Zach
Allliston, on canada - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 07:16:14 (CDT)

I will be planting over 30 perannuals today for a starter and planted 2 trees at my daughter's home yesterday and will add two more next week.
Jack
Kanas City, Mo USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 07:04:11 (CDT)

All of the children are taking part in a themed day around the subject of our planet Earth. They will be watching the dvd - Earth - in the hall during the afternoon.We are an Eco-school and always do our best to look after the world we live in.
Market Harborough C of E Primary School
Market Harborough, England UK - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 06:43:21 (CDT)

is to teach others how they can be a help to the environment. I pledge to also reduce reuse and recycle. My goal today and every day is to help make the earth cleaner and a nicer place to live
Renee Higginbotham
Jacksonville, Fl USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 06:40:44 (CDT)

I am going to plant a garden with only native plants that will provide homes and nutrition for native wildlife in my area! Also I am going to "spread the word" about going green like I do pretty much every day. MAKE EVERY DAY EARTH DAY!!!
Carly M.
Broomall, PA USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 06:17:51 (CDT)

i drive a car with a vary small engine that does not give off carbon emissions and get over 45 miles to the gallon. i also ride a motorcycle when i can for short rides.I live close to the market so i can walk to village so i can walk most of the time. i work as a Gardner so i feel the earth in my hands as i care for the plants and trees. i watch little children as the play ball under a clean blue sky and give thanks to the lord that made this beautiful earth.
Don Cervantes
Charlotte, nc USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 05:50:18 (CDT)

It was going to be use less water...until the Madison Water Utility announced yesterday for a proposed 18% water rate hike...get this, due to water conservation in the city by homeowners they aren't making enough of a profit...wha wha what!...Like most non well off people I will bow to the man again.
John
madison, wi USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 05:37:37 (CDT)

I and some friends are making an energy garden which is a garden of sun flower seeds that we use to make biodiesel of hand made soap.
matthew
USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 05:27:18 (CDT)

I will change every bulb in my house to an energy saving bulb as soon as they pop!
Sharon Piper
Nottingham, UK - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 01:29:10 (CDT)

I recycle paper at the office. I'm the only person who has a recycling bin, so some of my co-workers bring me piles of paper. They should have their own bin, but at least they're growing more conscious of all the waste of paper. Also,at work,we have events every weekend attended by hundreds of people. We give them bottles of water, most of which are simply thrown in the garbage cans after use. My goal is to get big recycling bins and educate the entire staff and public about how to correctly dispose of these bottles. At home, I'm trying to use candles instead of artificial light at least once a month. Also, when it rains, I'm placing buckets outside so I can use the accumulated water to wash my hair or clothes. Let's return to a more simple way of living. We can get used to it!
Irma
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 00:57:39 (CDT)

I have planted an Organic garden. I wash my clothes in water only so I can use the gray water in my yard. I only plug up my hot water heater when I need to use hot water. I have protested GMO's. I watch my killowatts closely, down to 2.50 a day on nice days, 3.00-4.00 on cold days and 3.00 a day in the summer.
Peace3000
Tempe, AZ USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 00:36:10 (CDT)

I am writing letters to all the local take-out resturants and encouraging them to look into recyclable/recycled biodegradable materials to use for their plastic ware, carry-out containers, and paper products. Just one resturant can make a huge difference in our landfills!
Jen
Prescott, AZ USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 00:28:21 (CDT)

For Earth Day 2008, I plan to wear green and spread the word. I'm going to start recycling, take shorter showers, and raise money for WWF. I plan to fund raise until Earth Day 2009 and donate at least 50% to WWF. Together, we can change the world. Happy Earth Day!
Cassandra
TX USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 00:18:29 (CDT)

Making people aware about dying rivers of the state by writing features and news articles in media.
Ayodhya Prasad Gaur
Jodhpur, Rajsathan India - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 00:14:08 (CDT)

While I am volunteering at my kids'school tomorrow, I will reclycle as much as I can at the school and encourage students to recycle. This coming Saturday, I will participate an event called "I love clean San Diego" and I will be volunteering cleaning San Diego River.
Taka Conner
El Cajon, ca USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 00:11:11 (CDT)

For earth day, im gonna save the earth by recycling, use non-chemical products, save electricity & water and not polute the earth.
Connie
Honolulu, HI USA - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 00:06:59 (CDT)

Tomorrow I am going to wear all green and tell everyone I see about earth day, I'm even going to see if we can get an announcment on the morning announcements. Its time to work on saving our earth, lets do it!! :) (I'm also going to start recycling tom., and I'm getting my mom to switch all our cleaning products to eco friendly ones, and work on only buying energy efficient, and non-tested on animal products) :D GO EARTH DAY! Lets make a difference.
Lorelei Hubbard
Houston, Tx USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 23:43:34 (CDT)

i'm going to recycle like hell
frank
fullerton, ca USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 23:40:19 (CDT)

I am going to save the Earth by growing plants. I already bought plants from my older brother's school fair at Iolani, that was from April 18-20. These plants are still very small and delicate. I plan on asking my grandma for helpful hints on how to properly care for my new plants. I hope to save the Earth by providing more oxygen into our polluted world. I also bought a venus fly trap at the Iolani fair. The venus fly trap is still too small to eat any flies. I hope to use this plant to reduce the number of flies on our Earth. By doing this, I am saving Earth because there will be less insects flying around and irritating everyone. Hopefully when this plant gores older, it will also eat the mosquitoes. Mosqitoes only cause trouble for Earth and its people. They spread around nasty diseases like malaria. I also hope to save the Earth by picking up trash I see around my school, which is Sacred Hearts Academy. I would like to save the Earth and preserve it for future generations.
Jodi
Aiea, HI USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 23:28:33 (CDT)

RECYCLE
Karen D'Andrea
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 23:15:57 (CDT)

We recycle everything that can be recycled which means instead of 2-1/2 garbage cans we now have 1/2 garbage can on trash day. Shorter showers and baths, and more time outside to use less electric on lights and TV.
Helen Lontchar
Uniontown, OH USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 23:13:52 (CDT)

I work for a computer company where we are constantly running several hundred computers. I cannot control of those computers, but by completely shutting down my computer or turning off the monitor when I am away for a while helps reduce power usage. It doesn't end at the office, do the same thing at home. Unplug you appliances when not at home, try to spend more time outdoors, if you can't plant a tree try some herbs or flowering plants, never leave the water running, re-use paper and plastic bags, segregate your trash. My Personal Commitment is to keep on doing what I am doing and entice others to do the same. Small things done collectively will have a big impact.
Mark montinola
Makati, Philippines - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 23:02:48 (CDT)

Try to be a better citizen of our Mother Earth. Turn off more lights, instruct my students about more earth saving tips, and not let the water run while brushing my teeth.
toni lowe
greenville, sc USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 22:53:00 (CDT)

I volunteered with EarthFair NY at Grand Central and I will be volunteering at the Green Expo at the Hilton. I'm greening my residence as well. I have a new indoor garden. I'm inquiring about arranging a community garden/farm (as none exist in my area) or using, perhaps sharing some yard space with the locals. I've eliminated all the chemicals cleaners and use only eco dry cleaners if necessary. I made eco spa products and soy candles. I support eco/green business/organizations as well. I'm a vegetarian. I use public transportation. It's a way of life for me in NYC. Every day is Earth Day in my book.
Anandi Premlall
New York City, NY USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 21:41:48 (CDT)

My student Government class at school, is going to do a campus clean-up, and we are having a contest for the teacher who can have their classroon lights out all day long.
Jennifer
brea, CA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 21:39:13 (CDT)

To honor Earth Day, I will be displaying my battery powered pickup at the Earth Day Fair & EXPO this Saturday, April 26 and reminding people that in 2006 the FAO of the UN said, (in their 409 page report, "Livestock's Long Shadow") that the best thing that we can do to reduce our Earth's global warming problem and reduce our air, water and soil pollution is for us to eat less animals!
Dick Morris
Riverside, CA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 21:26:50 (CDT)

Have a chemical-free home! I will be cleaning with essential oils and water, recycle, do not use paper or plastic grocery bags, use less water and turn off the lights!
Dona
Miami, FL USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 20:50:38 (CDT)

All year long I make a large effort to help animals and the earth. I am very conscientious to buy products earth friendly and that DO NOT test on animals. I recycle at home, and even bring home loads of paper from my job (they do not recycle there) and recycle it at home or use the community recycling bins. My house only has energy efficient light bulbs, and all appliances I buy are energy star rated. On Earth Day this year - I am sending out an E-card to everyone on my address list with ideas on how to help! From recycling and conservation to planting gardens friendly to native wildlife and pollinators, I am giving many tips to on how to start making lifelong difference! I also would like to organize a neighborhood clean up day each month to help clean up litter!
Bethany Bartow
Cincinnati, OH USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 20:45:46 (CDT)

i am volunteering for probably about 8-10 hours at rockin' for the river, an event to help clean up the savannah river. OLIN is dumping mercury. This organization/event is trying to help!!
jenny m
augusta, ga USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 20:37:57 (CDT)

My students have been working on a production called Update Earth. It is a song and dance look at earth issues. We are performing it on Earth Day, with admission by donation. Our donations are going to Adopt-A-Minefield and we are planning to adopt a few animals with WWF.
Colleen
Vancouver, BC Canada - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 20:31:32 (CDT)

My personal commitment for Earth Day began several years ago and I have joined a program in my city where all the energy for my house comes from renewable resources such as solar and wind energies. I use Cloth bags, recycle everything that I can, conserve my water usage, and try to find everything i can that is earth friendly. I also hope to inspire others to change their lifestyle and contribute to the health of our earth!!
Marina McCoy
Roseville, CA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 20:25:53 (CDT)

I am trying t oraise awareness within my family workplace,and all around me I am recycling more andtrying to educate by volunteering at local zoo.
Ashley
Debary, Fl USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 20:20:44 (CDT)

On top of my normal everyday efforts to help the environment I am going to bring my change as promised to see how much I have raised for WWF and I am going to plant an apple tree after work.
Samantha DeLaiarro
Pelzer, SC USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 20:19:25 (CDT)

I am going to go plant some trees at school with my friends and pick up the trash around my school. I am also going to go recycle everything i can and in my school we are going to make some green teams t-shirts KAMS:KIPP Academy Middle School -marleny ;p
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stafford, texas USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 20:17:41 (CDT)

iwould use less light and recycle with my class tom. on earth day :) BRENDA KAMS
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Houston, Tx USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 19:58:00 (CDT)

Hi I'm Shannon and I'm 7. I saved my money to purchase a tree for the children's rain forest in Costa Rica just for earth day. I have helped my mom and dad replace old light bulbs in the house with more energy efficient ones (up to 22). I turn off the water and lights when I'm not using them. I put trash in a trash can and don't throw it on the ground. I recycle paper for the local pet store for the gages. And I tell others to take care of the earth.
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Dallas, <State> USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 19:44:30 (CDT)

Bring my re-usable fabric bag with me when I shop, so I don't have to use plastic bags. Encourage the stores I shop at to get rid of their plastic bags.
Lori Neumann
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 19:27:36 (CDT)

My commitment is, I'm going to pick up trash in the woods by my home and in the park(Sopris Park) in my town on Earthday with all my friends
Jessica
Carbondale, CO USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 19:06:39 (CDT)

For Earth Day this year, i will be cleaning up my neighborhood. I've asked my dad and my sister if they wanted to help clean up my neighborhood.I think it will be very good if they help, because it will save and clean up the planet.
Brianna
Benton, AR USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:56:54 (CDT)

I am eagerly working toward helping wildlife more so outside of activism.
Fernando Valentin
New Paltz, NY USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:50:48 (CDT)

I am going to use as little chemicals as possible, such as detergents, soap powder etc., which damage the soil of the earth. This is my contribution to our earth tomorrow.
Zaida Lake
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:41:49 (CDT)

selling my SUV and buying a hybrid
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Gig Harbor, Washington USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:35:48 (CDT)

I am going to wear all green and my wwf teeshirt. i am also going to go around my neighborhood and pick up trash! :)
Blair
New Bern, NC USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:29:40 (CDT)

promote wildlife and enviorment conservation, promote earth day awareness and recycling awareness to my college, Western School of Heath and Business in pittsburgh, Pa. by putting on a display and demonstration about such topics.
myra gresham
pittsburgh, pa USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:10:23 (CDT)

Ever since i was little the earth was the only thing on my mind, and all i ever wanted to do was save it. All my life i have also left A LOT of lights on, so from now on i will turn off all lights and appliances that are unnessasary and i will change as many light bulbs to energy efficent light bulbs as possible. It doesnt sound like much, but it is soooo much.
Annie
Lynden, WA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:06:57 (CDT)

I am reminding everyone on my facebook page to start making better choices like using reusable bags and green cleaning products. I am also putting up posters at my work with these reminders and urging people to donate to wwf.
Lauren Stone
Millet, AB Canada - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 18:00:18 (CDT)

I promise to walk more rather than ride a bus or in a car. :)
Melissa
Bloomington, il USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 17:58:47 (CDT)

We have purchased a composter. It's amazing how much waste we use to make, now it's valuable material for our organic garden. I carry canvas bags to the grocery store. The most important thing we are doing is teaching our children how to recycle and improve our planet.
mandy
troy, va USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 17:52:51 (CDT)

I am preparing my part of the earth for planting starting in a month, I have 2500 plants to planted over next few months they will be planted along the Toolern Creek
Lyn Holdsworth
Melton, Vic Australia - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 17:49:53 (CDT)

I'm going to use my organic tote bag as a backpack, wear my organic shirt and the same jeans I wore the day before(they're clean), RECYCLE, pick up litter and clean up a local park, hug a tree, take a 5 minute shower, use hardly any elctricity, switch my lightbulbs to eco-friendly ones,walk to school, turn off the water while brushing my teeth,cut up soda can holders, use both sides of my paper,and more! =D I <3 Earth Day!!!
Livie
USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 17:39:50 (CDT)

I'm going to use my organic tote bag as a backpack, wear my organic shirt and the same jeans I wore the day before(they're clean), RECYCLE, pick up litter and clean up a local park, hug a tree, take a 5 minute shower, not use hardly any elctricity, switch my lightbulbs to eco-friendly ones,walk to school, turn off the water while brushing my teeth,cut up soda can holders,and more! =D I <3 Earth Day!!!
Livie
USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 17:37:59 (CDT)

I recycle, turn off unnecessary lights etc...and will do whatever else I can do to help our beautiful Mother Earth!!!!
Annie
Tyler, Tx USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 17:32:20 (CDT)

Organize a school-wide recycling week marathon of office paper. The purpose of this activity is to achieve an estimate on how much paper is used and wasted in only one week of school. Our intention is gather attention to the problem of waste in order to help in implementing a recycling program among other iniciatives.
Zelma Chiesa
San Juan, PR USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 17:28:56 (CDT)

I am going to alert others all day tomorrow about the environment. I will write to my school and tell them they need to make changes for the World.
Rachel
USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 17:11:06 (CDT)

I'm donating to WWF. I'm also going to volunteer to help pick up trash around the city
Madison
USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 17:00:34 (CDT)

I will unsubscribe to all catalogs. Most catalogs can be viewed online. Limit drying clothes in dryer. And definately drive less, and if I do have to venture out pland my shopping well so I can do all my errands in one well planned route.
Micheline Muller
Scottsdale, AZ USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 16:35:48 (CDT)

I helped pick up trash on Saturday for my community and of course double my efforts to use less and recycle more! Hopefully I will get all of my bulbs changed over, fianlly. Also help spread the word that just one person can make a difference!
Jennifer Rowland
Middletown, Ohio USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 16:34:01 (CDT)

My personal commitment for earth day may sound small, but it's full of hope that THIS PARTICULAR ACTION will be the start to many efforts in the future. Actions that many will make. Today I'm going to my local grocery store and making a puchase in order to receive a shopping tote in place of using plastic bags. These plastic bags are ruining our enviroment in an extremely dangerous way. I plan to pass the news upon receiving my bag, telling others the small effort they make going and doing the same will mean more and have done more than they can imagine. It's a start, anyway :)
B.RON.
Norwalk, CA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 16:25:53 (CDT)

I plan to help protect our environment by respecting our parks, lakes and beaches by not littering. By spreading the word to others on how to protect our planet. For example, my new message on my answering machine is after asking callers to leave a message I say, "and remember nature is a gift, let's protect it" Also, I plan to use cloth reuseable grocery bags from now on to use green cleaning products as well.
marcy sperling
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 16:07:08 (CDT)

I would recycle all around my school
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houston, tx USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 16:04:42 (CDT)

i really want to help earth so i'm going to try to raise money>
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Warrenton, N.C. USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 16:01:04 (CDT)

i promise to turn off my applicance when not using
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33190, fl USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 15:06:21 (CDT)

As an educator, I feel it is my duty to help my students understand how they as individuals affect the earth. For Earth Day, my fifth grade class will be completing some Earth Day activities such as word searches, mazes, origami art, and the creation of a paper tree, with a group of first graders. They are our book buddies, and we will be reading a special book by Chris Van Allsburg to them about a young man who realizes how he affects the earth. We will begin the day with a pledge to make a positive difference by helping create a cleaner earth for all. We will also use part of our outside time to make a difference in our own playground. We will pick up trash and leave it better than when we found it. Last but not least, we will create an earth friendly craft out of things we can recycle to make a beautiful reminder of this day. The Earth is our friend, on us it does depend. We must do our part, and love our Earth with our whole HEART!
Lynn Bump
Alpharetta, GA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 14:45:04 (CDT)

To Spend One Day using Less Energy Like Tv,Computer,Phone.
Elaine Williams
philadelphia, PA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 14:39:25 (CDT)

Making everyday Earth Day!!!
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helotes, TX USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 14:37:55 (CDT)

No more plastic bags (bought reusable). No more bottled water (bought a filter and a Nalgene bottle). Unplug unused appliances, switch off the lights when I don't need them. Be better about REDUCING and reusing rather than recycling.
Gosia
Washington, DC USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 14:21:45 (CDT)

Present workshops for local kids about the ecosystems of the Mexican Caribbean including the amazing biodiversity of the MesoAmerican reef, and their importance to the safety, health and sustainability of the region. Educational materials available www.HeatherSpence.net
Heather Spence
Cancun, Quintana Roo Mexico - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 14:20:11 (CDT)

I take every opportunity to share with people about our value earth its, species and resources. I have collected change at my church, internship and school. I love talking to people on how easy it is for them to also join the fight and educate each other.
Omaira
Peekskill, NY USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 13:18:09 (CDT)

I will be taking public transportation for Earth Day.
K.J.
San Antonio, TX USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 13:08:37 (CDT)

I'am reducing emmissions by 75% and more in my car. Look at my website www.cleangas4less.ffivideo.com, it's a old military product. Within two years we are EPA registered in 24 countries. You can call me 510-205-0055.
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san pable, ca USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 13:01:39 (CDT)

I am a true Earth Lover and for Earth Day I am going to try to inform more people how important it is that they try to help make the World a better place. Because hey, we live here and this is our true home. Just Recycle, Change a light bulb or try to reduce popultion. Because the littlest things are the ones that matter the most.
Jessica
Cobden, IL USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 12:57:30 (CDT)

Frequently I catch myself thinking that I am too insignificant to have an impact in this world. My commitment is this: I am going to stop pretending like my actions won't make a difference.
Angie Arnold
Memphis, TN USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 12:34:50 (CDT)

Cut down on paper and recycle more
Caroline DEWAR
London, UK - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 12:25:28 (CDT)

pick up trash, appreciate to the nature, earth and my family.
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los angeles, ca USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 12:17:25 (CDT)

As an educator, I will continue to promote and encourage my students on their responsibility to care for the earth. I will also take part Earth Day activities sponsored by the Belize Audubon Society. I am presently involved with the recycling of paper used at school. I am certain that this small accomplishment for the day will continue throughout the year. I make a conscious effort to expose my students to the harsh realities of our irresponsibilities when dealing with the environment. I and my students are charged with contributing to lessen climate change.
Anicasio Garcia
Belize City, BZ BELIZE - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:51:30 (CDT)

My wife and I have plans to spend the afternoon with our two year old daughter planting flowers in our front yard and later having a picnic at our local University of North Florida Wildlife Sanctuary and hike the local trails to both enjoy life on this planet and to educate our daughter at the same time. I also registered for our city's free recycling bin to be delivered to our home today!
Steve Baker
Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:46:56 (CDT)

I am planting more native plants in my yard thereby providing more cover for birds and eliminating some established lawn.
Liz
Montesano, WA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:41:15 (CDT)

I will switch my lightbulb to the energy-efficient kind. I will continue to take public transportation as often as possible. Also, I will donate my old cell phone instead of just throwing it away. Happy Earth Day!
Mercedes Niz
East Elmhurst, NY USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:07:43 (CDT)

I am saying NO to bottled water! I've been drinking it for so long and throwing away the bottles. Now I am going to rent a water filter and stop buying packaged water!
Miriam Swoboda-Halbrooks
Winter Park, FL USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:07:10 (CDT)

I am planting a new tree in my yards,going around my neighborhood and picking up liter, not driving anywhere, using candles instead of lights and taking things to be recycled. Happy Earth Day Everyone!- Anyone can make a difference. Peace & Love- SJC
SJC
Newport News, VA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 11:02:20 (CDT)

My husband and I celebrate Earth Day every day in the following ways: we are vegetarians; he has taken the bus to work for decades although the trip is 45 minutes each way; our only car is a Honda Civic (bought used) which I drive only a few days/week on longer errands; we have 5 compost bins, a worm bin, and 14 rain barrels (in Seattle!); we use soaker hoses when we use hoses to water; we garden organically; we don't have a garbage disposal and we recycle diligently (even before the city had curbside pickup); we use CFLs in almost all our light fixtures; we bought an energy-saving washer and refrigerator; my husband has used a push lawnmower (which we got used) for decades (our lawn becomes smaller each year as I convert it to gardens); we use a programmable thermostat to keep the heat down; our cats are indoor-only cats so they don't kill birds; we have lots of bird houses on our city lot; we contribute extra money each month to our electric utility to use for green power; we shop second-hand stores for many items, especially clothing and household goods; we rent out extra space in our house; we stopped at two children; we donate money to environmental organizations; we don't buy bottled water; we have used cloth bags for years when shopping; we eat most foods cooked "from scratch"; we shop at our local farmers market when it is open (and I walk to it unless I am buying heavy or delicate items such as peaches); we've recycled wrapping paper for decades (!) and we gave CFLs and gift certificates to plays and vegetarian restaurants as some of our Yule presents. We are reading Barbara Kingsolver's book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and are trying to buy more locally-grown foods. We are actively working to make our church an official Green Sanctuary, promoting use of washable dishes and utensils for church functions and reducing the use of paper plates and cups--but recycling them into the yard- and food-waste containers when they are used. Still, we use more resources than our fair allotment and we do go hiking which means driving to trailheads. Our next project is solar hot water and perhaps solar electric--even in Seattle.
Deejah Sherman-Peterson
Seattle, WA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:47:10 (CDT)

I am going to take a walk in the mountains and pick up any trash that's there or report anything that i see that may be wrong .
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Chambersburg, PA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:43:19 (CDT)

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USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:39:10 (CDT)

Because Earth Hour was such a success at our church Fellowship, I am leading the way for us to all turn off our lights from 8-9pm on Earth Day.
Nancy McDonald
West Linn, OR USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:30:56 (CDT)

My company is encouraging us to help and so we have a team of employees riding our bikes to work together for Earth Day. Also, we are e-recycling. I plan to ride my bike to work at least once/week over the summer months.
Debra
Mountain View, CA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:15:14 (CDT)

Get employers to install Verdiem for the office(verdiem.com)-- They are a power management software for PC networks - basically they power down computers at the end of the day and will turn on the computer when updates are necessary at night. Office workers tend to go home and leave everything ON- this will save tons of ENERGY & MONEY for companies over the long run!
Alex
NY, NY USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 10:12:45 (CDT)

we are luckey enough that Mother Earth is taking care of us because of unique capability of life supporting system available on it.why are we spoiling this life supporting system? We should save,protect or improve this system,thereby saving our Mother Earth.Iam celebrating EarthDay by motivating young generation [my college students and other children ]about the importance of nature, ecological system and life supporting system on earth.On Earth Day I along with students will solemnly pledge not to spoil our environment.We will plant atleast 10 trees each per year.Wherevver possible we pledge to save energy. Wishing you all very very happy Earth Day.Take care of Earth .Earth will take care of you.
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solan, himachal pradesh India - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:39:37 (CDT)

I will be bringing Earth Day to the attention of my blog readers. I try and follow sound ecological principles all the time.
Jo Wake
Kitchener, ON Canada - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:36:46 (CDT)

i will try to help our mother earth to be SAVED.. i will try my best to be a good member of this organization! thank you for your support at this website... mwaahhh
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makati, ph philippines - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:36:39 (CDT)

My plan for Earth Day is really no different than what I do the remainder of the year. No pesticides/herbicides used on my property, which is a wildlife friendly habitat. I will change all my outdoor lights to CFL lighting like I have done indoors. Will get my shallow water feature/bird bath cleaned and ready for summer. I will postpone spring clean up in certain areas of my garden because the birds are still looking for nesting materials. Get another compost pile started...keeps yard debris out of landfills. Invest in a good reel type lawnmower so as not to further pollute the atmosphere.
Barbara
Canonsburg, OH USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:35:11 (CDT)

We have put all our cell phone chargers, camera chargers, battery chargers on a surge protector so that it can be turned off when charging has been completed - the chargers can stop consuming energy when it's not in use. We even put our computers, TV & DVD machine on surge protectors and turn them all off with one/two switch every night. We unplug all countertop appliances and plug them in only when needed. It's also a safety issue. We also vowed to find one new thing to do to help our CO2 and trash production every week.-the family brainstorms and we pick a new idea every friday. It's fun.
Jack
Wash, dc USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:32:41 (CDT)

For the past 30 years I haven't owned a dryer, air conditioner, dishwasher or lawn mower, and I buy most of my clothes at used clothing stores. When my children were young I used cloth diapers and hung them out on my outdoor wash line. Still use an outdoor wash line - my clothes smell of the sun. I have always lived simply with no clutter because I can "exist" better and happier that way!
Nikki
Victoria, BC Canada - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:28:55 (CDT)

Giving out only Earth Friendly gifts for all occassion: like donations to charities in honor of them, all-natural dishsoaps, detergents etc for showers, and buying used items at garage sales and used book stores as presents, making bookmark cards as presents, mugs for co-workers... Also we are consuming less and given up toys that have lots of packaging, foods & produce that have lots of packaging. We have lessen our snack foods and given up sodas. And we are encouraging recycling and finding a second life for unwanted items at work.
matt
buffalo, ny USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:22:36 (CDT)

I will try to treat every day as "Earth Day" by redoubling my efforts to recycle everything I can. Where I live the complex has this set up to assist everyone to actively recycle paper, plastic, glass. I plan to start riding my bicycle, like my husband, to public transportation for two or three days a week. Thank you, Carol
Carol
Baltimore, MD USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:15:41 (CDT)

Since lastrecycle paper, plastic, glass. I plan to start riding my bicycle, like my husband, to public transportation for two or three days a week. Thank you, Carol
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Baltimore, MD USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:15:41 (CDT)

Since last week and through the whole month of may I am going green. I am doing lots of yard work and sorting all the garbage into recycling bins. I have gotten in the habit of not leaving lights on and turning off water when I am brushing my teeth. I also am a volunteer at the Indianapolis zoo and educating people about the animals helps them understand why their conservation is important. On Earth day I am picking up trash in my neighborhood and planting flowers . It is not just one day for me I am trying to make this a long term thing . Hope everyone has a happy Earth Day!
Crystal
brownsburg, In USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:14:36 (CDT)

Eco-running/walking - that is going to do my daily walking with a bag and picking up trash as I go - even when I just out shopping, no matter where I am really.
Ken
washington , dc USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:57:16 (CDT)

Making friends, family and acquiantence aware of the need to help the earth and educating them.
lin
rockvill, md USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:53:37 (CDT)

Ever since I was in school I have always planted a tree or flower on earth day and I will teach my children to do the same.
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USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:40:17 (CDT)

I no longer use lightbulbs during daylight hours, i am switching to cfl bulbs and I will continue to recycle paper plastic and glass
lorri williams
edmond, ok USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:39:16 (CDT)

There's a small woodland/marsh area behind my house, owned by my landlords, and I intend to go clean it up so it's safer and more animal friendly. There's a pond that needs cleared of dead limbs and muck, plus a large dump site that at the very least needs condensed. Trash is strewn through out the area as well.
Lori
Marion, IN USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:37:05 (CDT)

To teach my grand daughter to use the potty rather than disposable diapers.To hang clothes in the sun to dry. To make one small change a month to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Lucie Welt
Mystic, CT USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:20:15 (CDT)

I will learn how to compost in my apartment.
Charlie Smo
canada - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:05:58 (CDT)

As an educator, I will celebrate Earth Day tomorrow by letting my students have an art activity revolving around saving the earth. I believe that they should be made aware as early as kindergarten that they are part of this world and they can play a role, no matter how small, in saving our planet. I plan to let them make an artwork with some sort of Origami making fishes under the sea to show their commitment in protecting our natural resources, particularly our seas because I am a beach-lover. This may seem insignificant, but I believe that awareness is the first big step in any endeavor for change.
Pat Nebreja
Paranaque, Philippines - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:03:23 (CDT)

every wenesday , no car no power and pick-up the garbage in my street
nestor
manchester, nh USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:52:20 (CDT)

Spread the word to all my students in middle school that they can help the earth get better. They can make a difference by the way they live day to day.
Susan Loeppky
Wonju, Gangwondo Korea - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:43:41 (CDT)

Our elementary school will be showing The Lorax movie to the students and then all classes will be working outside around the school grounds to plant flowers and mulch flower beds. Each grade has its own garden. I'll be one of the parent volunteers.
Liz S.
Laurel, MD USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:40:07 (CDT)

I prepare pine seeds to plant them with my student near the school in the planting area,about 3000 trees. so we can get pine trees to plant them in the next autumn
Nabil
USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:34:58 (CDT)

I do not plan to act any different than I otherwise would. All my decisions, EVERY DAY, are environmentally-conscious. 1 day out of 365 days will not make a difference. It HAS to be 365. Earth Day is a misnomer. Our Earth should be respected and celebrated continuously, and used preservatively.
Angel
Gainesville, FL USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:33:50 (CDT)

Once a week, I will pick up the garbage that is littering sides of the roads in my neighborhood.
Angela
La Vergne, TN USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:12:31 (CDT)

The day after Earth Day my 4-H group and I The Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation will be presenting ways to impact controls on phosphorus pollution to a State Senate commmittee
Jennifer
MI USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:07:14 (CDT)

Two (new) things: 1. There is a leaky faucet in the ladies room at work. I've notified management and requested that it be fixed. After a couple months, however, nothing happened. I've decided this morning that enough is too much! I'll be coming to work tomorrow with the tools to fix that faucet! 2. My boyfriend and I have committed to spending more time getting to know our area rather than taking big trips or even local ones that involve heavy consumption. We are walking to local parks, riding our bikes to the (many) national parks in the area, playing outside more. It may be small, but just the awareness of the beauty around us makes us more conscious of our choices.
Jolie
Spotsylvania, VA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:07:00 (CDT)

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kimberly
mi USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:01:09 (CDT)

No more plastic bags, take the bicycle more often or go walking, inspire other people to do also !
Marla de Vries
Netherlands - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:00:19 (CDT)

My Earth Science class is going to the elementary to plant trees and vegetables with the third graders and raise awareness of the importance of trees and conserving.
Hannah
Vermontville, MI USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 06:58:49 (CDT)

I have decided to help save the earth by riding my bike more often than driving my car. I recycle what is possible and use minimal electricity. I like to take cloth bags with me everywhere, its just a good idea. I remember years ago when we made a paper mache' bird for Earth Day for the EPA. What great times!!! Happy Earth Day
Lauren
SCS, MI USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 06:55:06 (CDT)

We should all take this very seriously...
Carmen Bryant
Houston, TX USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 06:49:26 (CDT)

I unplug all electronic appliances in my house, and take record- time showers instead of long bathes.
Sandra Hage
USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 06:29:39 (CDT)

I am an activities director for a retirement community in upstate New York. We are having a guest speaker from Cornell Cooperative Ext. talk to us about energy saving. We are also having our chef use as many local products for his recipes on Earth day as possible.
Janet Heady
Watertown, NY USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 06:27:08 (CDT)

I am no longer going to purchase bottled water and I will no longer use plastic bags from the supermarket - I will take my own canvas bags. I will also make sure I unplug and switch off everything that isn't in use.
Lindsey Samantha Makin
Bolton, UK - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 06:21:30 (CDT)

HAPPY EARTH DAY!! LETS MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE BY PLANTING MORE TREES THAT PRODUCE OXYGEN AND WATER
chitra mani
Bangalore, KTK INDIA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 06:14:21 (CDT)

I always use my bike to get around and will continue to do so, I will be sparsome with water, eat less meat (also healthier) and ENJOY NATUR MORE
Miranda
Delft, Netherlands - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 06:09:17 (CDT)

I have ground and pole bird feeders, flowering bushes and fruit trees, a small home made pool with falls for the frogs, rabbits, one woodchuck and several raccoons that come to drink. I make my compost from last year's fallen leaves, I recycle plastics, I use a bat house with (summe-time) fruit bats as a natural pesticide killer and do not use any chemicals. I do my best to recycle all I can and use low-tox antifreeze and keep my vehicle running properly. I combine trips when running errands and use my hand-cycle as much as I can. I wash in cold water always and I do not litter.
Leslie
Williamsburg, VA USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 05:58:05 (CDT)

I am going to focus on my spreading education on the envirnment, global warming and encourage others to do more recycling. I created a web page with a page on green living amongs the animal conversation regarding deforestation for palm oil and mining. www.savingapes.synthasite.com
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USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 03:19:32 (CDT)

To help reduce co2 emmission by: 1.Reduction in electricity consumption at home and works. 2.Adoption manufacturing process efficient way.
A G Patel
Atul, Gujarat India - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 03:13:38 (CDT)

For Earth Day 2008, I am committed to learn more about how I can help the environment, including taking action and writing letters to my Congressmen about important issues. I also pledge to do my part to protect our environment and the various endangered species. I will speak up for those that are unable to, and I will fight to save our planet.
Morgan Maddoux
Albuquerque, NM USA - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 01:24:46 (CDT)

I am going to speak with my counselor on Earth day, to try and start up an Earth day club that is involved with photography, to show how beautiful our world is and how we can help it, so that next year we can do something very helpful for our gorgeous Earth!
sharon carson
sacramento, CA USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 23:59:16 (CDT)

I commit to the earth mother herself to start to be more aware of her pain and how every little thing I do effects her in a huge way and to teach this to my children so they can also remember her impotance to our future
elaine
spokane, wa USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 22:55:59 (CDT)

I am going to use as many cotton t-shirts and fleece and flannel items (that the owner of our local second-hand clothing store must discard for poor quality) as household rags, hankies and feminine products. I am also going to forgo plastic garbage bags, and clean our garbage can regularly instead. And I am going to use our empty plastic OJ bottles to catch the water that runs when we wait for the temperature to change.
Yael
Israel - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 22:35:54 (CDT)

I am going to commit to consuming less plastic. I am going to forgo bottled water and get a water filter instead. I am also going to stop using plastic shopping bags. I crochet and my next projects are to crochet cotton shopping bags for myself and for any of my friends who would like them. =)
Stacy
Fullerton, CA USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 21:27:50 (CDT)

I have brought earth day to our school. Last year nothing was done at all!!! I have created a rainforest in the foyer and we are working towards adopting part of the rainforest in Costa Rica. The kids are so excited to make a difference! We are also encouraging the kids to pack a no waste lunch on earth day. We will then carry this into the next school year and have "no waste wednesdays" at our school. Maybe it will be no waste every day. We are also collecting donations for WWF to submit at coinstar! Myself along with our nurse are going to make a compost outside the school to teach kids about waste and resuse!
Jill Meese
Schaumburg, il USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 20:53:28 (CDT)

My dad set up all the lightbulbs in our house to be flouresent. He also encourages us to turn off lights when we leave rooms and to not use so much air condtioning. My family is planning to set up solar panels to heat our water. All these measures really help. And I will stay outside alot more often.
Abbie
Powder Springs, Ga USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 19:48:33 (CDT)

I would change all of my lightbulbs to compact fluorescent lamp lightbulbs to save money. I would also use less light in the day. Lastly, I would walk more instead of taking a car.
Sherry
USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 19:11:40 (CDT)

im going to tell everybody to help
ally
bethlehem, pa USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 18:55:03 (CDT)

I am part of the EcoClub in my high school, we will be doing various activities on Earth Day. Such as a litterless lunch and a buy-out where the proceeds will go to WWF. We are also going to be doing various activties throughout the entire week. On Tuesday I also plan to individualy do my part by walking where I need to go and keeping my computers off and minimal light usage
Allana MacDonnell
Niagara Falls, ON Canada - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 18:20:31 (CDT)

My friends and I are trying to have a bake sale, and I'm going to stay outside for most of the day(Apart from school and dinner).
Maren Schmitt
Sandy, UT USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 17:48:38 (CDT)

Im throwing plastic bottles in the recycle bin!
David Kozeluh
Homer Glen, IL USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 15:09:55 (CDT)

I have used a canvas bag for a year now and I have bought many a bag to give away to people! I am going to support my local farmers using CSA and I have always planted a lot of green in and around my home! Plus everyone should use clotheslines if they have the space, nothing santizes and smells quite as good as bed linens taken off the line! Everyone should do their part, NOT just on Earth Day but everyday! Think Global, act LOCAL!
Stacy
La Crosse, Wi USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 14:53:31 (CDT)

I had already requested one of the Earth Day totes in order to donate as little as $50 to WWF. On Friday I went to the Coinstar at my local CVS and donated all the change in my tote. The total came out at over $80. I sent out my receipt yesterday. God bless the World Wildlife Foundation.
Briana
Livonia, MI USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 13:09:24 (CDT)

I'll be giving a lecture during Earth Day week on the effects of climate change on emerging disease. Further, I bike to work every day there's not snow on the ground in WI and haven't eaten meat since 2001. Oh yeah, my roomies and I replaced all our light bulbs with the energy efficient ones and I'm planning to give out 'green bags' as gifts to all my family and friends for Earth Day 2008, in hopes that they'll reduce their usage of plastic shopping bags.
Christina Carlson
madison, WI USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 11:36:56 (CDT)

To change to a low flow shower head and to put a blanket on my water heater.
dan Castle
Moreno Valley, CA USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 10:31:16 (CDT)

I already do a lot of envirnmentally friendly things: lightbulbs, recycle, bring my own bags to the grocery, turn off lights, watch my water consumption. But, tomorrow, I am going to make a major purchase with an Earth-friendly bent. I am purchasing a Honda Civic Hybrid. While I didn't plan to make the purchase on Earth Day, I am glad it is coming just the day before. I will always remember this as my Earth Day car. And, as I plan to drive it for the next 10 years, it will be a long time reminder.
Janet Cinelli
Lawrence, KS USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 09:14:50 (CDT)

I will be using canvas bags to go shopping. I will be changing the light bulbs in my house to EnergyStar. I will try to unplug all unused appliances. I will make sure all of the lights are turned off before leaving a room. I will either walk to work or ride my bicycle.
Rachael
Millersville, PA USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 09:10:22 (CDT)

I am making a butterfly garden at my school to help the endangered butterflies and cleaning up the creak by my house to help the bay
Melissa Adler
Potomac, MD USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 08:57:31 (CDT)

Over the past couple weeks, I have been making sure to turn off all of the lights in my house that I am not using, along with the TVs, and other electronic equipment. I have also been using reuseable water bottles instead of the plastic water bottles that get thrown away everytime you use them. On Earth Day, I will go around my neighborhood and picking up any trash I see.
Rachel
Royal Oak, MI USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 08:53:28 (CDT)

I will be using my volunteer time off at work to help clean up Trails within Colorado Springs.
Muriel Shickman
Colorado Springs, co USA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 08:50:53 (CDT)

Though Bangalore is known as the Garden City, due to the increasing population in this place, the city seems to have lost it's greenery. On the earth Day, I am planning buy few plants and grow them in my apartment.
Anu
Bangalore, Karnataka India - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 03:17:43 (CDT)

MAKING REAL AND HEARTFELT CONNECTIONS TO NATURE IS CRUCIAL FOR OUR SUVIVAL INTO THE NEXT MILLENIUM. MAKING SUCH EFFORT BECOMES ALL THE MORE IMPORTANT IN TODAY’S WORLD BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE INCLUDING CHILDREN HAVE BECOME ESTRANGED FROM THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. SO, ON THIS “EARTH DAY” IT IS MY ENDEAVOUR TO HELP CHILDREN RECOGNISE, EXPLORE, HONOUR AND APPRECIATE ALL THAT WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM THE EARTH. IT IS A DAY WHERE WE SHALL CELEBRATE THE BOND OF FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING THAT WE MUST SHARE WITH THE EARTH AND ITS INHABITANTS. IT IS A DAY WHERE WE SHALL INVITE PEOPLE FROM ALL OVERTHE WORLD TO COME TOGETHER AND DO SOMETHING BIG OR SMALL TO STRENGHTEN THIS BOND . WITH THIS NOBLE PURPOSE IN MIND,AS THE CO-ORDINATOR OF ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL,SILIGURI, I HAVE DECIDED TO ORGANISE A PROGRAMME INVOLVING STUDENTS OF CLASSES 6 TO 10 WHO WOULD PUT UP VARIOUS PERFORMANCES, ALL OF WHICH WOULD EMPHASISE ON THE NEED TO SAVE THE EARTH AND TO MAKE JUDICIOUS USE OF ITS RESOURCES . THE THEME OF THE PROGRAMME WOULD BE: “If we love our planet and wish to save it We must first learn to co-exist.” VARIOUS ITEMS WOULD INCLUDE : • A WALKATHON IN HONOUR OF MOTHER EARTH WITH 200 CHILDREN CARRYING BANNERS, PLACARDS AND POSTERS . • DISTRIBUTION OF LEAFLETS WHICH WOULD SUGGEST WAYS TO GO GREEN • AN AWARENESS PROGRAMME INVOLVING DANCES ,SKITS & AN ENVIRONMENT RELATED QUIZ FOR THE MASSES PROGRAMME SCHEDULE VENUE:COSMOS MALL,SEVOKE ROAD,SILIGURI DATE :APRIL 22,2008 DURATION :BETWEEN 1HOUR & 1HOUR 30 MINUTES NO. OF PARTICIPANTS:200 TIME:3:30 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.
RANGANA CHAKRAVARTI
SILIGURI, WEST BENGAL INDIA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 01:19:57 (CDT)

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RANGANA CHAKRAVARTI
SILIGURI, WEST BENGAL INDIA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 01:18:58 (CDT)

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RANGANA CHAKRAVARTI
SILIGURI, WEST BENGAL INDIA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 01:17:38 (CDT)

My family & are moving to the town where I attend school. I currently am driving about 750 miles/week for school & work. This will cut our driving to about 30 miles/week. Any small move to cut down on the amount we drive can help the environment and our pocketbooks.
Kelli Keith
Fort Leonard Wood, MO USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 22:28:40 (CDT)

I will be doing the same as I always do, my daily clicks to donate, my freerice site, recycling, and reducing my waste as much as possible. One very special thing I will be doing is wishing my mother a happy birthday. She was born on Earth Day and her birthday is on Earth Day again this year.
Shannon Sultan
Milwaukee, WI USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 22:09:01 (CDT)

I am converting most of my lawn into area for native plants including deep rooted prairie grasses and other ecologically friendly plants like heliopsis and echinaceea. I will use no chemicals. Last year I went back to manual lawn mowing. Quiet, cheap, and good exercise.
Sheree
La Grange , IL USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 21:14:22 (CDT)

I am planting a tree and picking up trash around my neighborhood. Im going to take a short shower that day too. I am a environmentalist and i i think everyday should be Earth Day.
Melaney Torrey
Stafford, VA USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 20:04:06 (CDT)

I live close to the Shanengo River, which runs right through my town and unfortunately there is a lot of litter near the part of the river that i live by..This Earth Day I'm going to go clean it up, possibly with some of my friends..I'm also collecting change for WWF too!
Gabrielle
Greenville, PA USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 19:45:29 (CDT)

At 6:30-7pm people will be meeting up at Kiwanis Park in Tempe AZ to plant some flowers and acknowledge the things Mother Earth does for us each and every year. =)
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Dallas, <State> USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 16:48:21 (CDT)

For a school project we had to come up with ideas that helped problems. My idea was to raise money for World Wildlife Fund. We ended up doing that project, and I was the chairman! I encouraged my school to raise money for WWF, and we raised over seven hundred dollars! This is proof kids all over the world can make a change.
Isabel
Naples, FL USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 16:32:57 (CDT)

earth day is my Christmas, mostly because I'm jewish. every earth day i clean up with my girl scout troop.last year i found $20 and donated it.this year i took a coca cola can and made a flower pot out of it.earth day is my favorite holiday. it is a day that is spent cleaning up the littered earth.unfortunately it is only one day a year so we have a limited amount of time.after earth day people stop caring. i wish every day as earth day.
melissa
franklin, ma USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 16:10:09 (CDT)

I'm in a small condo but I always hang up my clothes to dry. Using less water & not using the dish washer are 2 things that I'm currently doing to help. I also am switching to cold water laundry for everything.
Daniela Caruso
Toronto, ON Canada - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 14:21:09 (CDT)

I walked around my neighborhood with a friend named Melanie and together we asked for donations to WWF for Earth Day. Many of our neighbors through their change into our green WWF bucket. We counted it up and in just three days had 75.00 in change. My mom topped it off with another twenty five giving us a total Earth Day Donation of 100.00. My family continues to recycle and we have been pulling weeds by hand in order to not fertilize our yard. We try to mow as needed instead of every time the neighbors do. We are trying to save fuel by using an electric weed eater and edger. That way, we do not have to start an engine thereby polluting the air. We planted many flowering plants, so that the bugs have nice places to be and we water only when needed. We have planted plants around the yard that we already had growing in other places to make it more shady for the lizards. We love the outdoors and continue to think of all the creatures that live out there too.
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Cedar Park , TX USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 12:50:17 (CDT)

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Miami, <State> USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 12:46:38 (CDT)

I want to spend the rest of my life helping the Earth. My personal commitment right now is to unplug as many things as possible, and keep lights off when they're not needed.
Alex Binder
Newton, MA USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 12:25:22 (CDT)

It all started one day in January when I was sitting in my Environmental Science class listening to Mrs.Page talking about how if we don't start to care about our Earth all this time would have passed that we could do something about it but if we let it go to long then we won't be able to change anything. So I dedicd to make a change in my everyday activities at first I started out small like just turning off the water when I was brushing my teeth and taking a shorter shower then I worked my way up and started unpluging things we were not using to get my mom to buy the energy saving light bulbs. And now I'm telling my friends that its not that hard and they should do it to. And just to think this all started because of one person.
Lacie
Louisville , KY USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 12:20:10 (CDT)

My personal commitment for Earth Day is to plant my first batch of spring flowers. I will also go around my neighboring towns and pick up garbage of the roads.
Sierra LeCroy
Sweden, Me USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 12:12:08 (CDT)

everyday is earth day for me. I try my best to do more for the environment by recycle paper, use less electricity and telling others about organic and gobal warming. I can't say I know a lot of stuff but I'm learning and sharing and hope more people join in because I'm someone that got the awareness from others' effort. KEEP IT UP! :)
Belinda
Singapore, Singapore - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:58:39 (CDT)

I have been recycling everything that I can and I started a compost pile to help flowers grow. I picked up litter near my house and I bicycle to the park instead of driving. We also took down a Brazilian pepper which is an invasive tree in Florida.
Dylan
Clearwater, Fl USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10:53:52 (CDT)

i have been bring in phonebooks to a school. we have been collecting them for earth day as a contest! we have collected over 200 books plus. we are helping the planet!!!
charity
seminole, florida USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10:31:04 (CDT)

I will be at modesto park passing out info from PITA to teach people how eating flesh does more harm to the earth than all the autos, factories, etc. in the world.land clearing,fainforest cut down, water waist and polution etc. see PITA.org , see for yourself.
debra woods
MANTECA, ca USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 10:21:20 (CDT)

I think that it is great for people to care so much about trying to save the earth. i feel as if we need to do so much more though. but i am glad WWF is starting this process. just everyone plant a tree or walk to your next destination.
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Raleigh , nc USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 09:51:44 (CDT)

I have been wathing Planet Earth to learn more about our planet.I'm donating money to the Nature Conservacy so they can plant trees.
Jaylin Paschal
Dayton, Ohio USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 09:02:33 (CDT)

I teach third grade at Hunter Elementary School in Brownstown, MI. I am the coordinator of our yearly Earth Day project called Earth Day Grocery Bags Project for the whole school. We get a local store to donate bags (Meijer) and we decorate them with Earth Friendly messages. I then take the bags back to Meijer and they bag groceries with them on Earth Day. I also make a huge banner and the whole school signs it. This is our 4th year doing the project. I learned about this project on the Internet at www.earthdaybags.org. It is actually 15 years old. Any teacher can get ont he site to learn how to do this!
Kimberly Easley
Brownstown, MI USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 08:26:14 (CDT)

Today, me, my younger sister Rachel, my Mom and Dad are going to clean the neighborhood. By picking up litter and recycling bottles we will make our environment beautiful for us and our neighbors. Together we will plant a tree and enjoy a walk on our local nature trail. (I am 6 years old and I love the planet Earth!)
Morgan Runk
Camp Hill, PA USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 08:10:16 (CDT)

My personal commitment for Earth Day 2008 is to really make a difference this year. I have raised 30 dollars to be donated to the National Wildlife Federation in hopes of purchasing grazing privelages to the animals like grizzly bears who need it most. I've also set up a scavenger hunt for my school to participate in on Earth Day to make people more aware of our environment. In addition, I'm in the process of coloring over 100 brown bags to give back to our local A&;P to be given out on April 22. I plan to change our Earth.
Taylor
Blairstown, NJ USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 07:56:33 (CDT)

is to really make a difference this year. I have raised 30 dollars to be donated to the National Wildlife Federation in hopes of purchasing grazing privelages to the animals like grizzly bears who need it most. I've also set up a scavenger hunt for my school to participate in on Earth Day to make people more aware of our environment. In addition, I'm in the process of coloring over 100 brown bags to give back to our local A&;P to be given out on April 22. I plan to change our Earth.
Taylor
Blairstown, NJ USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 07:55:40 (CDT)

I will pick up any litter I find on the ground
Maddy
USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 07:48:51 (CDT)

I'm doing what ever I can to help the earth. I'm riding my bike to school every day until earth day! I'm turning of my lites when i;m not in my room and I've even started a website to help.
Matthew
Fonthill, on Canada - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 07:16:42 (CDT)

I am using bags that are recyclable to purchase groceries. I have the energy efficient bulbs in my house. I plan to find an alternative way to commute to work so that I conserve energy and save more money. I plan to look into alternative ways of heating my cottage.
Brenda Coager
Ulster Park, NY USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 06:01:52 (CDT)

I shall buy and eat as much locally grown produce as is available. Forget all year round imported fruit and veg!
Carol Cooke
Broadstairs, Kent United Kingdom - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 02:06:12 (CDT)

For Earth Day, my 7/8 class was put in charge of the assembly and planting. We ourselves are learning more about the enviroment and reusable energys, then relaying it to te students around use by activities such as, planting, energy, music, and art. Most of the class will be wearing white shirts with different earth-friendly designs on them. All participants of the assembly get their own booklet to see how they can help at home too. GO EARTH!!
Chris Stegall
Hayward, CA USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 00:47:25 (CDT)

For Earth Day and ever day I'm going to always recycle. I have also switched all my lightbulbs, use reusuable bags, turn everything off when not using it and unplug it. This year I'm going to go to the local farmers market now that I have read on how important it is to support our local farmers. Also I am going to try to do anything I can that can help the enviroment for future generations.
Nicole
MI USA - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 00:06:56 (CDT)

I will bring someone with me to the Farm bill meeting.
Theresa
Riverside, ca USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 23:19:01 (CDT)

i'm starting a green club at my school and have used plastic and paper bags to make a bird also i bought new leaf 100% recycled school supplies.
mickayla
federal Way, wa USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 23:06:18 (CDT)

Without giving specific details I will be traveling to a stockholders meeting of a major Banking Institution to ask about their ongoing commitment to the coal industry. Living in the beautiful Applachian Mountains I don't find doing business with the Coal industry as being very principled, neither is Mountain Top Removal mining. We must protect our planet for the generations that will follow!
carl w. shoupe
benham, ky USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 22:17:47 (CDT)

i will recycle and pick up trash at the pouder river
brittany zimmerman
ft collins, co USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 21:35:35 (CDT)

do tremendous campaigns through mass and electronic medias...schools should also get involved in this by doing some earth-clearing activities and give pizes as incentives
Iamconcerned
Jitra, Kedah malaysia - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 20:29:29 (CDT)

My kids and I clean up the neighborhood every year. We have also switched to energy saver lightbulbs. We will ask for paper bags at the grocery store instead of plastic. We also purchased a reusable market bag. I also purchased a book on how to save money and resources by making homemade almost anything. We will keep on recycling, as we have for years.
Dawn Sharee' Asmus
Waupun, WI USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 19:31:36 (CDT)

Buy eco-friendly products (laundry soup, diappers, dish washer detergent, etc). Take my own re-usable bags to the grocery store. Try to not waste water as much as possible. Take my own water and te cups to work and don't use paper cups.
Zaira Mayen
urbandaleq, ia USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 18:34:56 (CDT)

Volunteer at Earthfest at my school and help children figure out ways they too can help our beautiful planet!
Mindi
lansdale, pa USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 18:03:20 (CDT)

I turned off the gas for my kitchen and bough an energy saving kitchen! :) Plus only having one bill is great!
Angela
Winnetka, CA USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 17:23:05 (CDT)

Im in the 6th grade. My family never take plastic bags to the store, and on the way to the store (we walk) we pick up can on the roadside. I really like the idea of giving people plant seeds. Maybe I can buy carrot seeds and leave them at my neighbors doors steps so they don't know who did it but will be happy. We plan on Earth Day to pick up trash all over the neighborhood. I love WFF!
Mia
West Sand lake, NY USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 16:56:16 (CDT)

My commitment every day to mother earth is to attempt to keep all computers and electronics out of the land fills and make reuse by donation to local schools and non profits, resale and reuse of our commodities here in the states! www.a-1electronicrecycling.com
Brandy
Aurora, CO USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 16:19:49 (CDT)

I stopped driving completely 2 months ago - I take the bus everywhere I need to go and walk the rest of the way.
Cindy A. Perez
Las Vegas, Nevada USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 15:34:26 (CDT)

I may be young,i may not have a lot of money, i may have a small voice but because i spend a lot of time with local fisherman on this little island of penang.I have a chance of talking and educating them about the importance of the mangrove forest, not to litter out at sea, release fish that have not fully matured to sustain what little of the dwindling fish stock we have and are loosing due to pollution.With this i hope to change the mind set of the many friends and their friends about the importance of having a sustainable ecosystem.Hopefully what little i have done will help the fish stock we have now to slowly recover.
melissa
georgetown, penang malaysia - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 15:17:51 (CDT)

Not Just for Earth Day... every day! I collect the cold water from the tap in a pitcher while I am waiting for it to get hot. It takes over 1 gallon of water to get the hot water to our kitchen sink, 2 quarts to the sink in the master bath. I use the water to water my potted plants. My plants are much happier and I am saving at least 3-4 gallons of water a day.
Carolyn
Tavares, FL USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 15:03:32 (CDT)

TURN THE LIGHTS DOWN FOR EARTHHOUR ON MARCH 29 FROM 8:00 TO 9:00 P.M.
DANIELLE SKI
PHILADELPHIA, pa USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 14:24:47 (CDT)

Pick up garbage on my street with other neighbours at 2:00 P.M. for 20 minutes, use re-usable containers and bags, continue to re-cycle.
Gloria Weldrick
Toronto, ON Canada - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 13:03:32 (CDT)

To drive less; incorporating two to three activities into one car driving trip. To use less paper & recycle the paper that is used. To Conserve electrical resources.
Charlie Zielinski
new egypt, nj USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 12:49:33 (CDT)

I will educate more people about vegetarianism on Earth Day, because being a vegetarian is so good for the earth as well as for animals and for your health. Carbon emissions from slaughterhouses and improper disposal of animal waste has such a huge impact on the environment, and we solve so many problems by choosing not to eat animals.
Aneliese Krulicki
Winnipeg, MB Canada - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 12:41:06 (CDT)

I stop buying water in plastic bottles and stop using at home disposable dishes and cups.
Diego Parra
Bogota, Colombia - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:54:12 (CDT)

Take our own recycling bags and water with us hiking. We are proud to share that we have not bought bottled water is several years. We take the bags with us to pick up any trash from others.
Kim Footohi-rad
Avondale, AZ USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:40:03 (CDT)

My daghters and I are sorting recyclables, and starting a compost pile in our backyard. We have also planted strawberries, and are attending a graden party at my oldest daughters elementary school to help plant more plants and clean up garbage.
Rachel Burns
Quincy, CA USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:28:38 (CDT)

Reciclying everything I can, Compact Fluorescent Bulbs everywhere in the house, Thermostat Adjustment for winter and summer, Consolidate trips to use our car less.
Monique Eden
Culpeper, VA USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:24:12 (CDT)

We are holding an Earth Day activity class in our RE classes this Sunday at our UU(Unitarian Universalist) Church. Our church community's "Green Sanctuary" committee,(of which I am a member), in addition to Earth Day we are committed to on-going action and education all through the year. Further, being a Vegan assists greatly in broadening my awareness with our environment - locally and globally. HAPPY EARTH DAY, EVERYONE!
Carol
Kenosha, WI USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 10:42:03 (CDT)

To drive less; incorporating two to three activities into one car driving trip. To use less paper & recycle the paper that is used. To Conserve electrical resources.
Richard Gorlewski
St Charles, IL USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 10:19:51 (CDT)

Every year we incorporate one more effort to saving the planet. Last year we recycled more than ever at home and in my office as well as donated what we could to local charities, including clothing, furniture and toys. This year we plan on using recycled, reusable bags for grocery shopping. The smallest committments make the largest changes.
Rachel
Glen Rock, NJ USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 09:31:06 (CDT)

I have been recycling and composting for over 20 years, but I am going to do more with low flow faucets and all enery saving light bulbs in my home.
LeAnn
Kerrville, Tx USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 09:29:37 (CDT)

My husband and I have an Internet Christian Clothing line. We have created a line of T shirts for the youth of the world called "SAVE THEM FOR ME". It is our mission to raise awareness with the adults of the world that it is our moral duty to teach our children to respect the Earth & all of God's creatures, at the same time the T shirts are a visual shock for adults. Imagine seeing a toddler wearing a shirt with a cute and cuddly Baby Polar Bear and the caption reads "SAVE THEM FOR ME".We need to wake up and realise that our resources are not endless and others depend on us. Not only will the animals suffer the consequences, so will our children's children.This needs to be taught to every child. One customer commented that her 7 year old daughter asked "What does endangered mean Mommy?" after receiving her T shirt.They then went online and looked up information and they even found where the animal resides by looking on the Globe. This to me is Fantastic!!!! All any of us can do is to take steps no matter how big or small to make a difference.We are also donating a % of the profits to WWF. "Be a Blessing Change The World" Jennifer Samson Lakewood Ranch Fl.
Jennifer Samson
Lakewood Ranch, FL USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 09:11:52 (CDT)

I plan to collect change. I will also be planting a blueberry bush, as well as herbs and veggies so that I can grow my own organic foods. For those I can't grow I plan to buy from local farmer's markets while available. It's important to cut back on how many foods need to be shipped.
Dawn
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 08:57:14 (CDT)

Our home is powered by solar collectors (since 1991), we think carefully about everything we buy... where it comes from where it will end up, we have conservation easements on our land, we also belong to a local CSA (community supported agriculture). I plan to buy a couple of reuseable shopping bags everytime I shop (they have them in our local grocery) and leave them with the check out person to give to the next person who would like to switch from paper or plastic bags.
Gale McCullough
Hancock, ME USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 08:44:13 (CDT)

I vow from that day forward I will take my OWN shopping bag to buy groceries with. NO MORE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS STUCK IN TREES AND ROADSIDES!!! I HATE that!
Chili's Mom
Joshua, TX USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 08:39:40 (CDT)

Held some useful campaigns around the world in order to spread the idea of protecting wildlife.That is not all.It is neccessary to protect the enviroment too.
reid
Ipoh, Perak Malaysia - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 08:26:54 (CDT)

I work at the Agricultural Extension Services with 4-H Clubs and this year we started a recycling program in school(paper and plastic) and also making compost with materials like food residues from the school cafeteria and leaves and grass from the landscape around the school. On Earth Day the students(K-6) are going to march through town dressed in green giving away educational brochures and information on how everyone can start making a difference. The theme will be "Love your Planet".
Isbeth Irizarry
San German, PR Puerto Rico - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 08:21:40 (CDT)

My first grade students and I are taking a field trip to clear out invasive plant species from a local park.
Eric Simon
Palatine, IL USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 08:15:52 (CDT)

Sharing with my kids the importance of taking care of our planet and its living beings
Estelle Gibson
Martinez, GA USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 08:10:07 (CDT)

This is the 2nd year my husband and I are throwing an Earth Day party. We make it a fun event with treehugging, prizes to win, a quiz, and an information station to help spread the word about global warming. It is also a fun way to show people how easy it is to make small changes that add up.
Holly La Porte
Ambler, PA USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 08:00:36 (CDT)

THANKS YOU ALL FOR THE DIFFERENT PLANS THAT YOU HAVE TO HELP THE PLANET. AS FOR ME AND MY WORK TEAM, ARE PREPARING A PROJECT TO PROTECT THE HIGHLANDS IN COTOPAXI VOLCANO AND THE CONDORS IN ECUADOR!!!!!!! WE ALSO ARE GONNA DISCONECT EVERY ELECTRIC DEVICE THAT DAY AS WELL AS NO CARS!!!!!
Maria Fernanda Salvador
Quito, PICHINCHA Ecuador - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 07:49:00 (CDT)

We're doing an Earth Day festival this weekend called the Change the World Festival with activities, art and more. www.changetheworld.com Here is a video that students created to kick off the event: http://current.com/items/88908450_nature_is_real
Doug Bocaz-Larson
Grants, NM USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 07:03:50 (CDT)

After watching Oprah yesterday and in honor of Earth Day, I am going to stop buying paper towels. I already do not paper plates, cups, etc.
Courtney
Atlanta, GA USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 06:58:29 (CDT)

For my breakfast , lunch , and dinner all the food I eat and what I drink will be organic so I can help keep chemicals from going into the Earth (I already do that)
Emilee
- Friday, April 18, 2008 at 06:37:18 (CDT)

I am going to plant new neem tree sapling in neighbourhood and i am going to create awareness among rural school children in my district about global warming and how together we can solve the problem.
N.S.R.Muralidharan
Salem, TN India - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 06:37:08 (CDT)

This Earth Day I am not going to use any electricity. I am going to unplug all of my electronic appliances and conserve as much water as I can. I will also write a letter to my high school school board about instituting a recycling program.
Katie
Mullica Hill, NJ USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 06:03:04 (CDT)

I am saddened to know that coral reefs will not exist if pollution of the oceans continue, and so, I have informed my school principal of the plight of the world's coral reefs. I hope that he will tell the school about it and inspire them to take action. Hopefully, the message will get around the world!
Ng Han Yi
Singapore, Singapore Singapore - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 01:21:50 (CDT)

I'm going to try to recycle as much as I can and pick up trash that I see, as well as teach others to. Also, I'm going to try to sleep earlier in order to save electricity and try not to take such a long, warm shower in the morning.
Priya K.
Placentia, CA USA - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 00:49:52 (CDT)

I am going to throw away any trash i see, instead of just leaving it as i normally do. I'm going to turn off all my lights i dont use. I will recycle all my recyclables. I will try to actually think about what these small actions will add up to
fred kim
fullerton, california USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 23:39:43 (CDT)

We held a spare change drive at my boys' elementary school to raise money for endangered animals. The kids were so excited about it and brought in not only spare change, but money from their piggy banks. Last year we raised $600! Hopefully this year it will be even more.
Angela
Torrance, CA USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 21:09:16 (CDT)

i am going to start recycling and save energy. And i want to help out with the enviroment!!
Rebecca Betsworth
Valley Center, KS USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 19:41:27 (CDT)

I switched to biodegradable, phosphate-free cleaning products by Shaklee corporation. I've also installed a tv-monitoring device (named BOB) in my home so that we can't watch more than an hour a day. Now the kids spend much more time outside!
Cathleen Olney
Louisville, CO USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 17:38:58 (CDT)

I Hope to make a Diffident's on Earth day. Maybe something like holding on my cans and taking them to the can Shop and what ever its call but I also what to be more active in my community.
Terry M
Chicago, IL USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 15:21:10 (CDT)

Since i arrived in London,13 years ago,i bought a bike and cycle everywhere.It's good for me and everybody else and i wish there will be more green space ....love
arnaud
london, england - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 13:25:12 (CDT)

I'm giving out plant seeds to all of my kids on my school bus with instructions on how to make the earth a little greener.
Cindy Stucker
Lehman, PA USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 12:01:26 (CDT)

I believe that the largest impact that anyone can have is raising awareness and getting others involved. I feel that encouraging each individual to contribute in any small way is the best way I can have an impact. Therefore, I have sent an e-mail to generate environmental awareness that I hope will cascade across the country and encourage others to pitch in.
Pete Kitt Jr.
Camillus, NY USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 09:57:13 (CDT)

Pressley Ridge Home Places has chosen to make a change now and for our future. On Earth Day 2008 we are going to plant a tree at our playground and take it upon ourselves to adopt Palisades Lane (in Pittsburgh), clean it up , and keep it clean for the foreseeable future. In addition as an agency we vow to become "greener" and encourage others to do the same.
Pressley Ridge Home Places
pittsburgh, pa USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 08:13:17 (CDT)

I have started recycling plastic and paper at home and I have started a program for both at my work of over 100 employees as well. I have also started buying "green" cleaners and looking at soaps, lighting, hot water heaters, and solar energy.
Tess
Knoxville, TN USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 07:33:12 (CDT)

My husband and I are carpooling to/from work every day, putting one less car on the roads.
cathy quashne
Newark, De USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 07:10:35 (CDT)

i want to post box s in my offices so my employes can help earth day with the promise of free lunch with the money earned plus bounus on there checks for the amount earned
raymond williams
guasti, ca USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 20:19:18 (CDT)

I plan to recycle more than I already do and walk to and from work more often. Also I will try to convince others that they should do the same.
Liza Pirona
Burbank, CA USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 19:17:52 (CDT)

I have always recycled cans/bottles,but I know that's just a start.This Earth Day I will be planting a tree at my house.I will also ask my daughter's Elementary school if I can donate a tree for the kids to plant.It's soooo important to get as many people possible to help save our beautiful Earth!!!!Go Green!!!!!!
Desiree Spinks
Aliso Viejo, Ca USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 16:41:18 (CDT)

Living more simply so that others may simply live. Our book club meeting's potluck will include items lower on the food chain and produced nearby. Family is encouraged to carpool for birthday party on Earth Day. Recycling as much as possible rather than trashing and choosing to buy less packaging.
Stormy McDonald
Denver, CO USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 14:55:18 (CDT)

Having a performance at Starbucks and all tips received will be donated to WWF Earth Day.
Ludy Pharis
Casa Grande, AZ USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 14:02:44 (CDT)

Earth Is Our Mother,We Must Protect Her From Global Warming. We Make Every Day Earth Day.We Think Earth & Nature Is the Our Greatest Teacher.We Must Protect Our Earth MOther ,Like Our Mother.
Prasanna Wijayasinghe
Nuawara Eliya, Central Sri Lanka - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 12:57:46 (CDT)

I have been collecting money for the WWF, and my goal is $50 by Earth Day. I am always sharing information with others about how they can help save the planet. I am also volunteering to help out with the Earth Day festivities in my city.
Shelda
Omaha, NE USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:18:30 (CDT)

:) Hi every one thank you for being a part of a changing community!!!! I love Earth Day!!! But I love car pooling to because you can bring people you love or care about to the same place you got to go to and they have to go to!!!! (:
Katie
Sarasota, FL USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:53:58 (CDT)

I will stop using disposable cups for my morning tea and water at work. Also, I’ve been using reusable bags for all my grocery shopping, but I will start using the reusable bags at other merchants like Target, etc. And, I’m replacing my old light bulbs with enviro-friendlier bulbs. I will stop using disposable cups for my morning tea and water at work. Also, I’ve been using reusable bags for all my grocery shopping, but I will start using the reusable bags at other merchants like Target, etc. And, I’m replacing my old light bulbs with enviro-friendlier bulbs.
Julie Rotelli
Pine Township, PA USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:49:03 (CDT)

I love earth day beacse a lot of staf happing and tha'ts it
vanisha
st louis, mo usa - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:44:49 (CDT)

I teach an elective class at Inman Middle School in Paris, TN about recycling. We already make bookmarks from cereal boxes and donate them to the local public library and our school library. We make puzzles from old magazines. We create games from recyclables, like bowling with Coffeemate containers. I will continue to help my students see the importance of reusing before throwing things into the trash. I will search for new ways topics and ideas and will add a collection container to my classsroom so that we acan begin saving for plant a tree or two in our schoolyard.
Nancy Elliott
Buchanan, TN USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:43:50 (CDT)

I teach grade 6/7 class and I am also enrolled in the Master's program at Simon Fraser University which focuses on ecological environments. What I learn at the university, I teach to my students at their level. Right now my students are building models which use alternate energy such as solar and wind power. Just recently we had a huge debate re: electric car. I am in the process of buying a lawnmower that uses solar battery. Furthermore, we have been studying global warming and how it affects the polar bears. My students wrote opinion papers and responded to numerous newspaper articles. I know they are learning more about the environment than I ever imagined. Zdena Novy
Zdena Novy
Maple Ridge, Canada, USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:21:15 (CDT)

i will go to Wal-Mart and buy a twirly light bulb to conserve energy.
Cheyanna
Pontiac, MI USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:17:36 (CDT)

I'm making low-carbon meals by buying all local ingredients.
Jamie
Arlington, VA USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 07:55:18 (CDT)

I will try to cut our electricity usage on this and all days. Try to help bring more greenery around where we live.
Anupama Gautam Shejwalkar
Chennai, TN India - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 07:32:11 (CDT)

Planting trees on vacant land (expose to sun) around my house, my street, public places like park and roadsides. Motivating my children along with my friends wards for owning and maintaining the tree till it take own food.
PM Bala
Chennai, TN India - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 06:57:20 (CDT)

I am heading up an Earth Day Event at my local farmers market and setting up a raffle to raise money for a local charity that helps preserve local farm land. My children are involved and excited about setting up a neighborhood clean up with their school friends.
christina
north Port, fl USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 06:50:42 (CDT)

i will make a bulletin board in my school. yay!
dan rothman
lincroft, nj USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 06:49:38 (CDT)

I think we should protect endangered animals and recycle more I will do my best to convince others who do not really think about our planets wealyh to protect our environment to make it better
Zachery Villarreal
Steinvenden, Germany - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 06:45:28 (CDT)

I will recycle more like that one time when I used a milk carton as a bucket. Or what about that one time when I made a robot out of Bottles and bottle caps. I could go on forever.
LIsa
Plainfield, IN USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 06:32:59 (CDT)

To help & remove sufferings of people
Abrar
karachi, pakistan - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 02:15:23 (CDT)

I am trying to save our Earth by switching off the unwanted lights at home as well in my office & ask my freinds also to do the same. Also ensure that wherever possible only CFL bulbs are used to minimize the electricity consumption further reducing the emissions.
Hiren Vora
Nashik, MH INDIA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 01:26:03 (CDT)

That is great job you will do, We have a small club “Be Green Nature Club” we also do that kind of project.
Nilantha Dalpatadu
Colombo, West Sri Lanka - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 23:57:25 (CDT)

Hi I am an 8th grade student, and I plan on letting everyone who I know and even don't know aware about the things going on in with WWF, and how even they can help, because they say they can't do anything does not mean they really can not! I believe that this Earth day could be one of the best for the earth, if will all contribute!
Danaya C.
Hopkinton, MA USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 17:37:38 (CDT)

my school is trying super hard to go green!!! we have had many days and events to help out! im suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper excited for earth day!!!!
someone in 6th period english!!!!
Houston , TX USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:55:34 (CDT)

tell yo mama i had fun last night
its me
eggs, ca USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:18:58 (CDT)

My mom, brother, and I ride up and down the road on bikes, and recycle the trash we pick up. Also my dad brother and I cleaned up a natural spring so that it would feed our creek and provde habitat for a spring lizard.
James Howard Boone
Littleton, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:18:34 (CDT)

i will not use my car to come to shcool
adriana rivera
nc, USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:18:04 (CDT)

stop littering and turn of the lights when i am not in my room make sure the trash goes in the trash can stop using so much electricity stop riding in the car so much and ride bikes more it is good for the enviorment and good for you!!!!!!!!!
christian richardson
warrenton, nc USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:17:00 (CDT)

I will recycle newspaper, pick up litter around my community, and use flourescent light bulbs that don't use up as much energy.
Evan
Warrenton, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:16:45 (CDT)

i will recycle right after i use a can. and wont use up that much water.
lisa
littleton, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:16:05 (CDT)

stop littering and turn of the lights when i am not in my room make sure the trash goes in the trash can stop using so much electricity stop riding in the car so much and ride bikes more it is good for the enviorment and goof for you!!!!!!!!!
christian richardson
warrenton, nc USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:15:28 (CDT)

i will tell other people and go clean every thing every piece of trash i see the world has done many things for us now lets do something for it
Rowan
Warrenton, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:15:08 (CDT)

I will help pick up trash around my house. I will also recycle plastic and aluminum materials P.S. I like bacon
hayden sullivan
lake gaston, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:15:06 (CDT)

recycle -n- dont litter :)
Peyton
warrento, nc USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:14:51 (CDT)

i will start to walk or ride my bike to the libary
teri ashley
warren, nc USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:13:19 (CDT)

i am willing to donate all my change and get more people involved. i plan to start conserving energy and spreading the word out on how to and not only THAT but also why we must help and conserve.
Josefa Delgado
Edcouch, Tx USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 12:00:42 (CDT)

i eill start cleaning up in my community
Genae
Warrenton, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:12:21 (CDT)

I plan to get a pet from the shelter to show it how real pet owners take care of pets.
Bobby Bullock (Bj)
warrenton, northcarolina USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:12:15 (CDT)

My friends and I are going to pick up trash around our school and I'm going to turn off the lights when I'm not in the room. I hopemy friends and I make a change!!!!!!!!!!
Briana
Warrenton, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:12:13 (CDT)

i would stop using the car to go places. I will ask my friends to help me pick up trash.
tinekequa hayes
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:12:09 (CDT)

I will pick up litter,take shortter showers I will also go to the park and also pick up litter there. That's my way of changing EARTH DAY!!!!!
Jalen D
Warrenton, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:11:51 (CDT)

I will recycle paper,save water by not using to much,and also save energy.
Adaia Leon
warrenton, nc USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:11:46 (CDT)

I would tell everyone to stop littering and recycle bottles they are done with.
Tyrell
Warren, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:10:15 (CDT)

I will collect money but i will not recycle trash cause that's just not my type
stacie falcon
warrenton, nc USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:09:56 (CDT)

Im going to pay it forward when you pay it forward it is when u help 3 people then those three people will help 3 other peole and it will keep going until everybody is helped
Teyanna
littleton, nc USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:09:51 (CDT)

I will take shorter showers, and I will take the time to recycle. I will also turn my TV off insted of leaving it on 24/7.
Dylan M. Johnson
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 11:08:55 (CDT)

i have a club called the GO GREEN club.. and resentlywe filmed a music vidoe with john myers waiting on the world the change! the envirometn is soo important to me and my fellow class mates! we are going to try hard to keep the eath Beautiful! please keep the eath clean and enviromental safe
allyson
houston, texas USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 10:22:12 (CDT)

me and my friends will hold a pertition to stop distroy the forest so they can stop destroyin animals homes
shanetta hill
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 09:28:01 (CDT)

stop poeple from putting chemicals in the water.
brittany fitts
warrenton, NC USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 07:32:41 (CDT)

me and my frinds are going to pick up trash and save light to save energy
lorenzo
warrton, nc USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 07:25:46 (CDT)

I have started a new Concept to enhancing greenery in my area. The concept is named "" MINI JUNGLE CONCEPT"". I have estiblished a mini Forest with an area of 100 Sq.Meters, planted 100 Plants of Cidars. And Im going to delever a speach on Earth day at Univercity of Forestery Himachal Pradesh NONI on ""MINI JUNGLE CONCEPT"".
Sherjang Chauhan
Dharkot, Himachal Pradesh INDIA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 06:08:06 (CDT)

This year our family will continue to support our planet by recycling plastic shopping bags, and switching to cloth.
Melissa Roberts
Vero Beach, Fl USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 05:42:25 (CDT)

I will carpool with two other team members to participate a conference instead of flying to KL Malaysia. I will reduce the house air conditioner usage by 2 hours per day.
Elaine Shung
Singapore, Singapore - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 01:43:39 (CDT)

I will take MRT train home from work 3-4 times/week instead of using a taxi to help reduce CO2 emissions and improve my personal carbon footprint.
Jeff Sappington
Singapore - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 00:18:29 (CDT)

My personal commitment to help our earth, is to spread the word of what is happening to our planets most beatiful places, such as our oceans and natural wildlife habitats. In addition, my family recycles, reuses, and repuposes items that might otherwise hurt our planet on a large scale. Most recently I was given permission to take the opportunity to raise money on earth day with WWF fundraiser's kit, at my workplace. My wonderful team will be giving up a day's worth of tips to help make a change through WWF.
Rebecca Bishop
fresno, ca USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 20:53:13 (CDT)

I will take my 3 kids to a local park (their environment) and spend the afternoon with them picking up litter, recycling what we can. I think this will really reach my kids, and set the example for them.
Emaleigh
Kalispell, MT USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 17:25:10 (CDT)

I feel that it is important for people to realize that we are stewards of the Earth, and that we should do everything we can to help protect it. For Earth Day, I am collecting money to send to WWF and am cutting back on the amount of energy our family uses in our household. I really want to help make a difference!
Taylor Manett
Rockford, MI USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 16:23:12 (CDT)

I am planning to save more water and reduce its wastage. Also Reduce the use of plastic bags and cans. use more paper and jute bags. help plant more trees and maintain them.
Jeetendra
Hyderabad, AP India - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 16:23:04 (CDT)

This Earth Day our school's having a cookout (on the 18) to save energy. We have really big machines and have a large population of kids in our school so by using a plain grill to make our lunches and having our drinks already cooled we are saving money and helping our planet. It make take a while but in the end something good will come out of it all.
Ashley
Berwick, ME USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 13:39:01 (CDT)

my class is doing aproject to tell everyone in my school to recycle
elly
springhill, kansas USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 13:21:42 (CDT)

I promise to be more of a conversationalist this year, and the years to follow, and I promise to help to educate children on this issue, through scouting.
Melissa A. Bertling
Waukesha, WI USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 10:54:15 (CDT)

My preschoolers are holding a bake sale. The overpriced goodies will be sold to buy a tree to produce more oxygen in the air, nad then we are adopting an animal at the Cleveland MetroParks Zoo
kerry
lakewood, oh USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 10:44:54 (CDT)

I am a DoDDse student attending Naples American Highschool. My science teacher, Ms. Freimuth, assigned us an Earth Day project. This project will be displayed at a carnival dedicated to Earth Day, to inform young minds and other people about the major factors that harms and destroys our world and society today. [**especially here in Naples] For our project, we decided to inform unaware people about the major impact of water pollution and how it harms animals, even our economies today. -Tani Dominguez, Tshannan Ngo, Sella Pauling, && Ashley Bowe :] We thank those who "choose" to make a difference in our world today! Have a GREAT EARTH DAY!
tani dominguez sella pauling tshannan olonan ashley bowe
naples, italy - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 06:49:49 (CDT)

I am a 3rd grade classroom teacher at Memorial School in Cleveland. My class is going to plant seeds on school grounds to attract birds to our school. We are also making pine cone bird feeders to hang from the trees. We plan to make a huge banner and stand in front of our school to support earth day. We will hand out seed packets to whoever stops to talk to us.
Barbara Klepetko
Brookpark, Oh USA - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 06:29:48 (CDT)

My mom's group will be taking the kids on a trip to the arboretum to talk to them about the earth, nature and how important it is to preserve it!
Amy
Waco, TX USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 23:05:01 (CDT)

Im going to pick up trash at my school, tell everyone to recycle, and love the earth on Earth Day!!!! :)
John Kniffin
Aptos, CA USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 22:34:07 (CDT)

We are using more cloth bags for getting groceries. The Dinsdales of Brandon, Manitoba
Jewel, Gunnar and Andrew
Brandon, Manitoba Canada - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 22:15:09 (CDT)

On earth day, I plan on dressing up to celebrate. I plan on wearing one of my many Environmental t-shirts, do face painting, and wear a green wig. I also plan to get as many of my friends, and others at my school to get involved. On Earth Day, I plan to hand out flyers and inform people about the dangers of some of their actions, in the flyers I will give a link to this site, and ways to make a difference!
Kayleigh Loucks
Boonville, NC USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 14:56:19 (CDT)

Make others aware- it's hard to face the facts, but ignoring the problems will not make them go away. Also, I plan to start putting all loose change in a jar and donating to WWF.
Debbie Robertson
Hebron, KY USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 14:45:52 (CDT)

I will be aware of my actions during the day and make permenant changes to make a positive impact on our planet.
marli campbell
kalamazoo, mi USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 13:13:56 (CDT)

As an educator I'm in a great position to open young minds to their world around them. The timing of Earth Day is wonderful for where we are in our curriculum and fits in great for our unit on plants leading into our unit about animals. Getting the kids outside to reinforce, and some instances start, connections with nature makes Earth Day activities more pertinent for them. I've seen students take a greater interest in our school clean-up after making a connection with the environment around them. We go outside as much as we can whether it be to just journal using 5 senses or to observe a particular idea/concept we've been learning about in class. Personally, Earth Day is a reminder to myself to check that I am remembering to do the "small things" such as turning off lights and other electronics when they're not needed and to buy "greener" when at the grocery store. I've recently acquired my motorcycle license and it gets obscene mpg. On good days I can take my bike to work instead of the car.
Korin White
Alton , NH USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 12:30:28 (CDT)

Dear World Wildlife Fund, My Commitment for Earth Day is to make flyers, sell braclets and other stuff to make poeple understand about our Earth!!!! I hope you realize that we CAN make a Diffrence!!!!
Meghan
Bloomington , IN USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 11:59:46 (CDT)

I'm making a short 2D animated film on the history of Earth Day for my school's ecology club that will be shown to the entire student body. It is made to educate students about what Earth Day is as well as what they can do to keep the earth healty.
Michael Salcedo
Fort Worth, TX USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 10:47:07 (CDT)

As a teacher, I'm planning an Earth Day Lesson to teach the kids how to be greener citizens and I plan to hang posters around the school to encourage everyone to make Earth day everyday. As a homeowner I will double check to make sure my house is as energy saving as I can make it. As a backpacker I'm planning a LNT trip on the Tahoe Rim Trail and will take a trash bag and pick up trash that I find on the trail.
Wendy
Las Vegas, NV USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 10:31:16 (CDT)

I will take shorter showers and donate money to help endangered species
Olivia
Philadelphia, PA USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 09:36:56 (CDT)

Everyday: I walk to the store instead of sitting in petrol driven transportation, I save the cool water in a container while waiting for the water to get hot. We are so lucky to have the abundance of the planet(s) and to conserve them means everyone gets to share.
Margaret Westlake
Glendale, CA USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 09:34:51 (CDT)

To initiate a greener workplace and encourage others to become more aware in their everyday lives. I no longer accept plastic bags when going shopping as I've purchased my earth-friendly totes that are always on hand. We must ALL remember to use the 3 R's; reduce, reuse and recylce
Kathy
Pinellas Park, FL USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 08:52:34 (CDT)

To initiate a greener workplace and encourage others to become more aware in their everyday lives. I no longer accept plastic bags when going shopping as I've purchased my earth-friendly totes that are always on hand. We must ALL remember to use the 3 R's; reduce, reuse and recylce.
Kathy
Pinellas Park, FL USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 08:50:29 (CDT)

To bring awareness to my workplace and friend about conservation and how it impact ALL of us and using the 3 R's; reduce, reuse and recylce.
Kathy
Pinellas Park, FL USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 08:44:33 (CDT)

I am going to plant more plants in my garden this year! :)
patti
hicksville, ny USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 08:31:06 (CDT)

installed rain barrels for drip iiiagation of my organic garden changed every lightbulb in the house to cfl
Don Allan
Boise, ID USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 23:58:33 (CDT)

I have vowed to no longer use disposable diapers. Instead of buying the typical "Jumbo" pack of disposables, I bought a pack of 12 cloth diapers, vinyl pants, and diaper pins and the combined price was equal to a bag of disposable diapers. Diaper changes are alot easier than I expected! I feel much better knowing that I'm not trashing the planet everytime I change my son's diaper :) I call on other parents to do the same!
Jenny C
Yellville, AR USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 15:20:25 (CDT)

Hi, I am 17 and I help the Earth everyday. I have started walking to work and i take a tote bag to the mall for shopping so i am not part of the plastic bag scam,etc.
kiMbErlY
Vancleave, mississippi USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 14:12:06 (CDT)

To Recycle and instead of buying individualy wrapped packages I buy big packages that use less plastic. I buy special cleaners that aren't bad for the enviornment. Plus I am not going to eat any meat products on earth day. Also I put out bird seed and a bird house to study the birds in my neighborhood. Oh yeah I walk to school now! Thanks for leting me share my commitments WWF!!!!!!!!
Mariel R.
Oak Lawn, IL USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 14:00:38 (CDT)

To Recycle and instead of buying individualy wrapped packages I buy big packages that uselessplastic. I buy special cleaners that aren't bad for the enviornment. Plus I am not going to eat any meat products on earth day. Also I put out bird seed and a bird house to study the birds in my neighborhood. Thanks for leting me share my commitments WWF!!!!!!!!
Mariel R.
Oak Lawn, IL USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 13:57:54 (CDT)

i am shortening my showering time to 3 minutes
Juliet Wenzel
tomsville, texas USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 13:00:50 (CDT)

I'm donating all the change I get to WWF as well as gift donations for birthdays.
Rachel Smith
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 12:14:07 (CDT)

Hi, My name is Jolene Green and for earth day the Grafton Elemtary School plants new trees out front and gives out them to all students if theky wil be able to plant them. I think that this is great that they still do this after 20 years of this. Now I am in Grafton Middle School and I really don't know what they do it's my first year there and I am trying to get my school to do what Grafton Elemtary School does so that we also can help out. I would like to thank Mrs. Trainor's 5th grade class for doing this for our town. They are incarge of the program I had her last year and I really enjoyed planting the tree and helping getinng the reclyign program started in the schools. THANK YOU MRS. TRAINOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jolene
Jolene Green
USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 10:35:12 (CDT)

I am replacing all regular light bulbs for compact fluorescent light bulbs in my house.
Shana
Athens, GA USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 08:34:39 (CDT)

I am changing my lights to CFL (compact fluorescents) with MySchoolLights.com - saving me money and supporting my school too!
karen
Ambler, pa USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 06:36:12 (CDT)

Walk or take the bus, no driving; Wear Earth Day T-Shirt; Put up Earth Day Bulletin boards; Talk to Students, ask them to make posters;Take up a collection for WWF
Patricia Krupa
Philadelphia, PA USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 06:10:37 (CDT)

put in all flourescent light bulbs and clean up a local school.
Mel
----------------, --------- USA - Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 06:06:45 (CDT)

I switch off the lights of different offices during lunch hours, once my colleagues all disappear and indulge on their food...
Da Mao
London, UK - Friday, April 11, 2008 at 16:03:32 (CDT)

oh my god! look at the doggggg.g.g.g.
Howard Dean
Dallas, TX USA - Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11:24:55 (CDT)

I am going to help my family plant trees
Clarie Wadding
Dallas, TX USA - Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11:22:48 (CDT)

I'm already recycling, which is a big thing, and I bought a WWF shirt, which is very comfty. If each person takes a small step we can all make a difference.
Marisa
Ga USA - Friday, April 11, 2008 at 09:15:44 (CDT)

Hi, I am 14 years old and have a club named MESS. MESS saves the rainforest. We do things like garage sales, bake sales, concerts (I have a band), craft sales, and tons more! I am so interested in the rainforest and just can't see it go. I want to grow up to be a person like the one that started the WWF. I have lots of your T shirts, and I tell all my friends to buy them instead of a shirt that is not good for the Earth. I am planning on doing my best to make this Earth Day the best one for my club and me. thank you, Sarah ~ SAVE THE EARTH!! ~
Sarah
tunkhannock, pa USA - Friday, April 11, 2008 at 08:14:46 (CDT)

I promise to recylce more. Encorage people around me to do the same. I would purchase green bags from Publix so I don't have to use plastic bags so often,
Demeris Collins
Snellville, Ga USA - Friday, April 11, 2008 at 08:05:23 (CDT)

I am trying to start a massive petition drive for all to apply pressure to EVERY local supermarket chain in the country to start using canvas as opposed to plastic bags. My letters alone won't do it, I need lot's of help!!!
Maryann Ruelle
Ypsilanti, Mi USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 23:16:35 (CDT)

I am going to contact every newstation, newspaper, radio station, college news department and civic agency in all surrounding cities to get them to bring attention to Earth Day and organizations they can check, eg; WWF and to urge Earth Day activities throughout local communities.
Maryann Ruelle
Ypsilanti, Mi USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 23:11:14 (CDT)

Inspired by my boyfriend; who recycles at least 4 big bags of plastic bottles and cans a day, I am starting a recycling program at my job to benefit WWF. AAA Nebraska already sponsors many local charities, but I wanted to go bigger-worldwide. We are starting the program on Earth Day, I cannot wait! Together we can make a difference!
Sherri DeWitt
Omaha, NEBR USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 23:07:02 (CDT)

We are Turning The Tides (www.turningthetides.org), a grass-roots, non-profit organization in Juneau, Alaska with the mission of educating people on the environmental and health impacts of disposable plastic bags, bottles, utensils, etc. We have been working with legislators in Alaska to put a 15-cent fee on all disposable plastic bags in our state. For Earth Day, we a doing a presentation and a workshop, screening the movie "Baked Alaska" by a Haines, Alaska filmmaker and organizing a non-motorized (kayak/canoe) retreat to a small beautiful bay just north of Juneau - Berners Bay, named by George Vancouver himself when he was exploring this area.
Mihael Blikshteyn
Juneau, AK USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 20:23:44 (CDT)

I pledge to take a second look at the things I am throwing away. Instead of throwing away recyclable items, I will now store them, and take them to a recycling center. I will not throw away decomposable items, such as banana peels, and fruit cores, and instead, use them to help fertalize my plants. I very much intend on decreasing my impact upon this world, and will try my best to leave it the way it was when I came into it.
Alfredo "Freddy" Lopez Jr.
Visalia, CA USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 16:24:06 (CDT)

I already recycle, precycle and have changed my lightbulbs out. So for this year, I am doing the Make a Change Bank. I also sent an email to 50 friends on the Make a Change Bank with attachments of the flyer and the label. Maybe they will do it too.
Ruff
Orlando, FL USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 14:02:16 (CDT)

i will plant trees
bob
USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 13:30:37 (CDT)

My Tony Gagliano and I will be collecting trash along the area and the wetlands by my house.
Tony Gagliano
Germantown, WI USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 12:02:07 (CDT)

I only use reusable bags when going to the supermarket and recent;y joined a coop to get organic fruits and veggies delivered to my house. In the summer we are part of a locxal CSA
karen
boston, ma USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 07:36:03 (CDT)

I prefer using a two wheeler to a four-wheeler while driving alone to contribute my bit towards Earth Day.
D.D.BHATTACHARYA
LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH INDIA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 02:01:30 (CDT)

I will change all the lights in my house eventually to compact fluorescent light bulbs and recycle more often.
Jonathan P.
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 01:10:49 (CDT)

I will throw away all my trash in a trashcan.
Pauline
ontario, ca USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 00:37:41 (CDT)

My husband and I own a martial arts school called Leadership Academy. We are collecting old cell phones, and ink cartridges. We are sending them in to be recycled the proper way. Our students are making it a competition to see how much they can bring in.
Nikki Engels
Woodruff, WI USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 00:00:10 (CDT)

Hopefully if everything goes well, me and my community is going to pull together a booth, with posters on global warming and endangered species, were going to put tin cans around the town just different stores that people go to a lot, then the money we make for that will be going to WWF, our goal is to raise at least $1,500. were also going to be printing up pamphlets on ways people can help, and websites that they can go to to make a difference.
Echo
Houlton, ME USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 21:52:54 (CDT)

Our Brownie troop 2688 is cleaning our school grounds on Earth Day as well as raising money by donating change to the WWF. Our goal is to raise over $50! Our school just switched over to all green cleaning products!
Tracey Hazan
long grove, IL USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 20:39:38 (CDT)

'Sup yall? I'm twelve and on Earth Day, I'm going to send $50.00 to the orangutans over in Indonesia and I'm going to send a letter to the Senate about global warming and what we should do.
Bri
Palmyra, IN USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 20:13:15 (CDT)

My fifth grade students and I plan on collecting at least $50.00 to donate for Earth Day. We will hold a raffle in the class to see who wins the t-shirt. My students are excited about donating!
Danette Hitt
Palos Verdes Estates, Ca. USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 19:14:08 (CDT)

Instead of celebrating Earth day, I'm organizing an Earth week. Its filled with fund raiseres and we raise awareness about endangered species and global warming. The funds go towards adopting more endangered species with world wildlife.
Melody Sabourin
Hawkesbury, ON Canada - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 18:24:29 (CDT)

I have already switched all my household cleaners,cleaning supplies, dish liquid,laundry soap,and hand soap to sustainable,biodegradeable,non-toxic and naturally derived ones. I plan to ween myself off of plastic bags and recycle.
LeeAnne
Honolulu, HI USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 17:29:39 (CDT)

This earth day my friends and I raised $200 dollars for the local pet shelter. We also went on a field trip to the dump and sorted recyclables.
Amy
USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 16:41:11 (CDT)

Yo, Bro! I'm fourteen and would like to try to help. Me and my family are vegiterians, so I've never eaten meat. I want to try to make my showers shorter and spend more time with MotherE. I'd also like to plant flowers and stuff, and turn off all unnessisery electronic uh, things. I ALSO also would like to get mom one of those recycled shopping bags. I think WWF has them in SuperFresh. Go Green! Good luck. Peace out!
Tylxi hannah E
Krenn - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 15:57:56 (CDT)

To commemorate the dream of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. The Gulf Coast Conservation Corps will have "The Beloved Community" Earth Day Event Saturday, April 26th 2008 at 1:00pm at the 30th Street Park in Gulfport, MS. "Help build the beloved community";By bringing your plastic,aluminium, and paper to recycle, take a pledge of 40 days of nonviolence, donate to our food drive, help plant a garden and cleaning up the community. "We have an opprtunity to build a better nation by starting in our own community" For more information on how you can be a part of this event contact Kristal Daniel at (288)806-4896 or email kdaniel@gcccorps.org
Kristal
Gulfport, MS USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 15:45:38 (CDT)

Replace my light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
Joyce Cordero
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 14:53:49 (CDT)

i will collect all the varius bottles my fellow high schoolers leave around school, thne donate the money earned to a local coinstar
Barbara
tona, ny USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 13:44:19 (CDT)

WE HAVE INSTALLED AND ARE NOW USING RAIN BARRELS, TO COLLECT FROM ROOFTOP TO USE FOR WATERING PLANTS ETC. ALSO ARE PARTICIPATING IN AN ANNUAL BEACH CLEANUP WITH OUR KIDS ON APRIL 26TH!!!
RANA BROWN
MCCLEARY, WA USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 13:25:52 (CDT)

I am going to make sure all of the lights in my house are turned off when people are not in the room, and take quicker showers!
Anna
Houston, USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 12:23:10 (CDT)

From April 16 to 18, we at CIEDM will attend conferences & seminars on the subjects of green. On April 20's afternoon, CIEDM will have an open house for 40 invitees with presentations on 'Strive for Sustainable Environment' & 'Eating Green' and guided tours of Arcadia EcoHome. On April 22,s moring, we'll have an open house for 30 guests with a guided tour of Arcadia EcoHome.
Ed Huang
Arcadia, CA USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 09:21:09 (CDT)

I prevent plastics from going to landfils. What I do is this- after each ball game played in my neighborhood I go collect all the gatorade and water bottles from the trash cans at the park. I have saved probably several tons from going into landfills already. I take a truckload of these bottles to the recycling center every day for the entire ball game season. I don't know why none of the parents have time to do this? or why they haven't realized the amount of garbage they create ? I think I'm doing a great service to the earth .The amount of plastic is staggering.It's a good thing I take it to the recycle center.
Judy Shimoda
Wyandotte, MI USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 09:04:39 (CDT)

We are participating in a street clean-up on April 19th.
Jamie
West Palm Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 09:03:49 (CDT)

I thiknk that we should not use more than 1 paper towel.And use towels.
Mykalaklivansky
Indianapolis, IN USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 09:01:43 (CDT)

Well i am 12 years old and i am trying to spread the word of Gobal Warming and the devesting results! i have got a lot of people helping me and i am started to recycle and turning off all the lights and tv unplugging them and set in the dark now!!! i just want to help before Gobal Warming striks.
sarah
LaGrange, GA USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 06:16:48 (CDT)

I'm working with other parents and teachers from my son's elementary school , organizing a series of small events each day of Earth Day week at the school. One major theme is the "Waste-free Lunch Challenge", with students tabulating before-and-after amounts of lunch waste produced by their class, and comparing their reduce-reuse-recycle efforts. The day before the Waste-free Lunch day, we'll have an inspirational display of lots of ways to accomplish our goal - including reusable sandwich wrappers, stainless steel beverage containers, cloth napkins, our school worm-bin for lunch scraps, etc. The classroom that "wins" the challenge will receive a small prize for each student (perhaps a packet of seeds to plant). Our school's Earth Week events will also include a tree-planting on the school grounds; a wildlife habitat assessment of our schoolgrounds, with an application for National Wildlife Federation certification; and a presentation on keeping plastics and other land-based pollution out of the ocean, given by a local non-profit group called Save Our Shores. We will also be encouraging families to attend a school "Movie Night" together at a local theatre, to see "Nim's Island". My daughter attends a different school - an independent (private) high school - which has chosen to hold a "Green Auction" for their annual fundraising auction this year. There's an environmental theme for the whole event, and each class also has chosen a green theme for their class contribution (e.g., organic gardening).
Suzanne Kent
Soquel, CA USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 00:57:24 (CDT)

I'm turning off all the electricity I can throughout my house to save energy. I'm doing a beach cleanup. I shall walk to the recycle center to recycle all my cans and bottles that I've been putting off.
Kaleigh Schiro
Fullerton, CA USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 00:43:25 (CDT)

i am recycling as much as i can and pick up trash everywhere i go i hope to do as much as i can all year long i am eleven
natalie
escondido, california USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 23:08:32 (CDT)

In my english class we have been talking about making a difference in the world. We chose subjects and my group chose the subject on pollution. Our goal is to get all of our buses in the district to all use biodiesel.
Holly
Alpine, UT USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 22:33:52 (CDT)

I pledge to try better to recylce and to conserve water more then i do.
Kristian
Houston, USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 22:02:45 (CDT)

I will tell my school to raise coins for earth day.
aidan
northridge, CA USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 21:18:12 (CDT)

I will not use any objects that will pollute the air. I will ride my bike to school, to the shop for my mum and always encourage others to do the same to save the planet and the next generation!
Sarah Parshall
Wyandotte, MI USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 20:03:45 (CDT)

As blunt as it may seem I work with a group of environmentally ignorant people, and I am contstanly reminded of this as I dig throughout the trash cans removing half filled water bottles. Recently I asked that they seperate the plastic from trash and began taking home the recyclables. For Earth day and every other day I vow to earn fifty plus dollars by recycling plastic and would love to use the collapsible bin to help me take it all home.
Kimberly
Corona, CA USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 19:45:13 (CDT)

for earth day i am going around my naborhood and picking up trash also i am stuting off any extra ppwer in my house.
Angie
fort myers, florida USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 19:00:34 (CDT)

Reusing and recycling. We're using energy efficient appliances. Now that the weather is better, going to use the clothesline rather than the dryer. Using reusable bags rather than paper or plastic. Writing to my senators and representatives. Being involved politically - hoping to help someone who actually CARES about the environment get elected. We need a systemic change from the TOP - DOWN!
Chickadee
Harwinton, CT USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 17:58:21 (CDT)

I will continue my efforts buying friends efficient lightbulbs, collecting recyclables at group functions without bins, pushing my apartment complex to get recycling bins from a free local supplier, using my cloth bags at not only the grocery store but every store (pharmacy, etc.), refusing to buy single-serving bottled drinks, wearing flip flops as much as possible to minimize laundry, and driving the speed limit in a fuel-efficient car with others who need to go where I'm going to maximize fuel use whenever I can't otherwise walk or bike to where I need to go.
Rebecca
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 16:53:51 (CDT)

I'm hosting a fundraiser at my work Pump It Up, to rise money for Earth Day. The fundraiser will be on Earth Day and my boss is donating 30% of all the proceeds. I am also collecting all my change to donate.
Jennie
Roseville, MI USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 16:45:49 (CDT)

I, LIKE NINA FROM SC, ALSO SAVE PAPER BAGS. I SAVE THE PAPER BAGS THAT MY MORNING BAGEL COMES IN AND USE THEM FOR MY KIDS LUNCHES ON FIELD TRIP (SINCE THEY CANNOT BRING THEIR LUNCH BAGS). I TRY TO GET THEM TO BRING THEM BACK FOR ANOTHER USE...GOOD THING THE TEACHER RECYCLES THE PAPER BAGS!
LISA
GRAND ISLAND, NY USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 14:50:15 (CDT)

the entire town of Killingly Connecticut is doing a town-wide cleanup for Earth Day. town employees will be cleaning town owned properties of trash and debris. we will be working with various businesses green teams to get our town clean.
eric rumsey
killingly, ct USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 11:30:42 (CDT)

I started an Earth Club. We discuss important matters about our environment and the earth. We each are assigned three things to do each week. We are trying to lend helping hands to those who need it and to our beloved Earth.
Leah Roadrocas
lawrencville, GA USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 10:56:43 (CDT)

I reuse the same paper bags over and over to collect plastic and glass bottles that we drink from; once they are torn, I then place them in the recycling bins at our local dump (we don't have trash collection at my home since we live in a rural area.) We also recycle all of our cans, and the cardboard boxes and cartons that come with various shipments. I've even taken old furniture, electronics and batteries to our dump for recycling. We have a great recycling program in my county. This is a project we all have to share to save our earth; it's terrific to see all of the people in our community at the dump on Saturday participating in recycling and teaching their children to recycle.
Nina
Hurdle Mills, NC USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 10:11:09 (CDT)

About 3 months ago I purchased canvas and made myself 8 large shopping bags to reuse over and over again instead of the plastic or paper bags that the stores give out. I also reuse the paper bags to collect recycle material such as paper items & cardboard. I reuse the plastic bags that I get a retail stores for garbage and take back to the grocery store to be recycled. We also compost yard waste & kitchen waste.
Mary Kruckenberg
Eastlake, Oh USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 09:36:20 (CDT)

I am going to start using reusable bags for shopping instead of those plastic bags that end up all over the roadsides. I am going to try and compost more of my trash. My high school forestry club is going to help clean up trash around Stillwater during Oklahoma's Trash Off Day on April 12th.
Shelley Mitchell
Stillwater, OK USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 08:12:58 (CDT)

Earth Day is every day for me. We conserve water, we recycle, we turn lights off and use energy efficient bulbs. We use biodegradable sandwich bags and recycle all of our old clothes. We pick up trash and are continuosly working on our awareness to help all of the animals on our planet.
Kim Klein
Fort LAuderdale, FL USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 08:07:29 (CDT)

For Earth Day I plan to go down to my local beach and pick up trash as well as collect garbage that can be recylced, and go recycle it! I also plan to spread the word to family and friends about the importance of keeping the earth clean and being good to the environment and kind to animals.
Sarah Sapatka
Euclid, OH USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 07:57:43 (CDT)

The staff of the East Kentucky Science Center and I will be taking up spare change during Earth Education Week and donating them on Earth Day "Give your change to make a change" is the name of our event.
Jennifer
Prestonsburg, KY USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 07:12:58 (CDT)

* Waste no food by cooking just enough for our family * Cut down on red meat and eat more vegetable & fruit :) * Set A/C at 25 degree * Do laundry when the load is full (we do not use dryer because there is plenty of sun here anyway.) * Unplug equipment like TV, computer, fan, stereo, etc. * We switch to those energy saving lightbulbs on most of the lights.
Pum
Bangkok, Thailand - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 06:43:12 (CDT)

Well, I work at a Groomery, and I ask all of our customers to drop some change in my bucket for the animals. But after eartday I am going to collect coin for a Tree fund. All the money in the bucket will go towards the cost of me ordering tree seeds so that I can germinate them and I can grow a whole lot of trees at a very low cost, but I feel it's a step in the right direction towards our future. I also work very close to my house, and it only takes 40 minutes to walk to work, so I do that about once or twice a week.
Rob Brigham
Catonsville, MD USA - Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 06:38:08 (CDT)

I have been telling all my friends and family, and asking them to tell all their friends and family - about all the things going on in the world today that have to do with climate change, endangered animals, etc. We are all trying to get each other and others to start recycling more often, using eco-friendly bags when shopping, switching to energy-saving bulbs, and purchasing recycled goods such as tissues, paper towels, and other things. I am also encouraging my friends to put a bottle of water in the back of their toilet, so they flush less water everyday. I think if we spread the word around, and really educate people on what's going on, and the simply, easy, everyday things we can do to make a difference, it will have a huge impact. Part of the reason we feel so hopeless sometimes, is because I'm not sure how to help, or how to get things started, or even feel overwhelmed to the point where we say "Why bother?" is because we don't know how simple some of the things are that we could do to help. If you don't know, you can't help much. But once you do know, ignorance is no longer an excuse...
Brittany J.
Seattle, WA USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 20:16:55 (CDT)

I have been recycling and mainly using only natural products. I have been using less water and electricity. I have been saving up my money to donate to the WWF. I helped plant trees. I love helping the world.
Katie
Ashford, WA USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 19:47:21 (CDT)

I am going to gather my friends and go to a nature park and pick up trash.
Suzanne Olson
Lantana, Fl USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 19:12:54 (CDT)

This year for Earth day since i love the earth and the animals i will keep my money i earn and donate to different orgizations like Fresno Wildlife Rehablitation! I will also make a tshirt to let everyone no its EARTH DAY!!!!!!
J enae McCarthy
Fresno, CA USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 14:47:12 (CDT)

A close friend and I have been raising awareness to our friends and family. Humans are the reason for thisdestruction of earth and animals, so why are we not doing more to fix it? If everyone joins together to make a change, something will happen, I will withold my position in keeping people aware of what is going on around us, and will make a difference, at least in my area.
Brooke
New Holstein, WI USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 11:30:50 (CDT)

I am trying to make a commitment to earth day by selling tree seedlings to people passing by. We have yet to raise 50 dollars, but we might get it by Earth Day. If we do not sell all of our trees, then we will plant them!!!
A.X.
Bethesda , MD USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 10:58:52 (CDT)

The was I am going to sponsor Earth Day is make my school more aware of the effects that global warming is having on the earth and its creatures.Every week i pretty much tell my animal science class about animals that are losing thier homes due to habitat loss and global warming.Also, my Ecology Club and I urge our school to recycle.
Monica Banaszak
Chicago, Il USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 09:04:39 (CDT)

I just recently returned from a trip to Costa Rica where I visited Earth University - committed to sustainable agriculture, organic farming, and many other earth friendly values. I plan to hold informative lectures in my school district to spread the word about what this university is accomplishing and what we can learn with photos from my trip. I'll ask people who come to donate change for their admission to the program.
Teresa Morris
Jaffrey, NH USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 09:01:54 (CDT)

On wensday I go out side and pick up trash that people have thrown on the grownd.
skylar watson
Sarasota, FL USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 09:01:37 (CDT)

Hello, my name is Max and I am 13 years old. Currently at our school we have a group that meets once or twice a week. The name of the group is TREE (Taking Responsibility of Everyones Environment). We have a all school meeting coming up and it takes place on Earth Day. I think we are going to find some quotes and share some idea's on how to help the world become a better place. (Recycle, Car's, Global Warming , ect.) If anyone has any idea's that we could bring up that you think are important, please email me at marnmer117@aol.com or add me on AIM after school. It's better if you email me though. Your Fellow Earth Lover, Max
Max
Providence, RI USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 08:53:15 (CDT)

I am giving a presentation to over 100 third graders at Hebron Christian Academy to teach soon-to-be Eco Managers how to conserve, preserve and protect our planet. Also, earlier in the morning, I am giving a presentation to a very green-thinking corporation (dept. heads) to challenge them to get their Earth Day on everyday.
Jay Harper
Atlanta, GA USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 08:41:01 (CDT)

I am 11 years old and I try all I can to help the earth. Recently I have written a play that will be performed in front of my whole school. It is about a girl trying to save the earth. I will try to make sure that it sends a message to the students in my school. GO GREEN! GO EARTH!
Olivia Whitener
Potomac, MD USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 07:46:27 (CDT)

To increase carpooling and use of mass transportation.
Heather Botelle
oakdale, ct USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 06:07:47 (CDT)

HELLO DEAR BROTHERS!
Teymur
BAKU, AZ USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 02:09:06 (CDT)

To make every day earth day, i pledge to recycle, reduce waste, and reuse things that i would normally throw away. I will do my best to give back to the earth and help protect the environment and habitats of our endangered animals.
Lauren
Redmond, WA USA - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 00:35:25 (CDT)

DAVID KUNTEL Home address: Kelurahan Batukota Lingk.3 No.127 Kecamatan Malalayang. Manado (95115) Provinsi Sulawesi Utara. Indonesia. Phone : +6285240679591 E-mail : davidkuntel@yahoo.com Occupation : 1. New Candidate of Academic Staff, Sam Ratulangi University (March - onwards). 2. Administrative Staff, Education Affair, Sam Ratulangi University Main Office, Manado, Indonesia. (January - onwards) I think that there needs to be a huge paradigm shift in how we look at the environment. For many decades, we have had to choose between environmentally-friendly and affordable. While many strives have been made to make things both environmentally-friendly and affordable. Pledge or no pledge, we are right there are small steps that we can do to help save the planet. However, the burden of saving the planets need to be taken to the manufacturer's who give us the small tasks of changing light bulbs, but who refuse to green their processes, which would make far more of a difference. Or who make us decide between which poison we have to feed our children with, because we can't afford the healthy alternatives. Or who make toys that we are afraid to give our children for fear of lead or whatever else they might put in it, just to save a few bucks. We might do well and remember that the past re-calls are what we found to contain lead and the workers in around the world who made the toys were probably put in a risky situation themselves.
DAVID KUNTEL
Manado, Sulawesi Utara Indonesia - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 00:08:49 (CDT)

I am engaged in production of vermicompost from the kitchen waste of my school and with the help pf my staff and students I commit to bring awareness in the people about environment conservation and conservation of flora and fauna.
Dhananjay sirur
Panchgani, Maharashtra India - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 23:11:19 (CDT)

I will recycle my soda cans and use plastic gtroceryu bags for recycle and trash and use less electricity when not needed.
Renate Uhl
Grand Junction, CO USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 22:54:11 (CDT)

I am changing my vocation in sales where it is necessary for me to drive many miles everyday to a job that is within 2 miles of my home.
stacy
Alameda, CA USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 22:22:06 (CDT)

I will be more aware of where the products I buy come from. I will try to buy products that are grown or made closer to home.
Valerie Hill
Long Beach, CA USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 22:21:04 (CDT)

I am committing to getting the word out to our community with the efforts of the students and staff at Havermale High School. The goal is a school-wide EARTH DAY Fair on April 22.
Cindy McMahon
Spokane, WA USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 21:54:35 (CDT)

My plan, in an attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, is to unplug useless electrical appliances in my house. Sort of like this charger I have plugged into my laptop, which is already fully charged! I guess I'll start right away!! lol
Prodikal Son ((Stephen))
Houston, TX USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 21:31:40 (CDT)

I pledge to carpool to school and work more often, as I have friends and family whom live nearby and share the same destinations as me Monday through Friday! I also found that JCPenney carries environmentally friendly clothing and accessories now, something fashionable and good for green, including WWF tees, so I'll begin investing in these items as well.
Denecah Nickerson
Houston, TX USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 21:09:38 (CDT)

My personal commitment is to start steaming my vegetables instead of boiling them. Not only is it healthier for you by keeping the nutrients inside, it takes less water! Good for me and the environment!!
Evin Walker
Houston, TX USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 20:49:24 (CDT)

My husband and I have bought reusable grocery bags for everyone in our church so that 200 families will be more likely not to use paper or plaster.
Elizabeth
Burke, VA USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 19:36:27 (CDT)

1. My car just died. I'm taking the opportunity to replace it with a used (but recent) hybrid vehicle. I realize this really doesn't do that much, but at least it role models for others. I hope to have this by Earth Day. 2. I'll partake in the WWF CoinStar collection, collecting at work. 3. I'll work for the Democratic nominee this fall to help not only win but win by a landslide so there is a clear mandate for change wrt global warming action that will be un-filibusterable by the Republicans. 4. My division at work at a large hi-tech company is being closed down and we're all getting "redeployed" (i.e. layed off). I'm using this as an opportunity to possibly stay at the company, switching to the Facilities/Efficiency/Carbon Footprint Dept. - a career change that will direct my work efforts to something I can feel good about and at the same time prep me for my retirement "career" in an eco non-profit organization. 5. I also pledge to eat less beef (I'll try for once a week) since 18% of greenhouse gasses are produced from cattle production byproduct.
Robert Mayer
San Jose, CA USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 18:00:24 (CDT)

I have stopped using plastic bags, and now I'm only using reuseable bags, or none at all.
Elesa
boca raton, fl USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 17:36:44 (CDT)

To collect all the plastic water bottles in my household and recycle them at a local recycling business.
Monique Enih
Houston , TX USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 17:30:50 (CDT)

I'm writing books to illustrate the importance of out enviorment.
Akimoto Chiaki
Dublin, OH USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 16:52:47 (CDT)

I'm starting a funding program that raises money for the animal shelter so the animals can live better.
Chika
USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 16:42:22 (CDT)

I am going to lcean up the side of the road by our house. The road is called Lawton rd and the sides of the streets by the bushes are littered with trash of all kinds.
Tudy Troxler
Clay, Ny USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 16:37:36 (CDT)

I'm only 11, and I ride the bus to school. But I know the route, so I'm going to see if I can ride my bike to school instead.
Krithika Vasudevan
Dublin, OH USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 16:37:12 (CDT)

I really, really love plants, and I'm planting a new garden next to my house. I hope my garden will make a difference, providing a collection of native wildlife and a place for insects and small mammels can rest. And even though I birthday is not until much later, I'm thinking that I might want some plants for the garden instead!
Akimoto Chiaki
Dublin, OH USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 16:32:37 (CDT)

Just this weekend, I have switched to reusable grocery bags and bought a Brita water pitcher so I can stop buying bottled water.
K. Hageman
Tempe, AZ USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 15:35:08 (CDT)

I am engaged in environmental monitoring programmes. I am actively participating in studying the local flora and fauna of my province and on behalf of our NGO we can gladly say that we had rescued a number of animals starting from different birds, lesser cats like Common Indian Civet, Palm Civet, Turtles rescued from the markets and now a days we are trying to enlight the people about the undergrowth world i.e butterflies ants and spider(mainly). I am there with others in preparing a list of these found in our area.
Rishin basu Roy
Kolakata, West Bengal India - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 14:22:03 (CDT)

I will clean an area of stream for Charlotte Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. I will also get involved in another clean-up in North Carolina.
James S. Klich II
Charlotte, NC USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 14:20:49 (CDT)

To plant flowers and shrubs that are native to my locale. To water my yard/flowers on an as need basis rather than on a timed schedule. I use natural means of pest control because I love to photograph butterflies so avoid pesticides that would also kill them and their larvae.
Lynn McCarty
Friendswood, TX USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 13:07:39 (CDT)

I pick-up old newspaper from a local Circle K who saves unbought previous day newspaper. They are currently saving Pensacola New Journal and New York Times for me. I pick these papers everyday and at the end of the week I have a trunkload to take to the recycling dumpster (few as they) that Pensacola has randomly placed in different location around town.
Jennifer Fenton
Pensacola, FL USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 11:49:59 (CDT)

i will use all organic stuff like green works top clean ond not use as much energy
shyen hardiman
indianapolis , in USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 11:18:03 (CDT)

I teach High School Spanish and through this venue (a captive audience if you will) I will donate 30 min of class time over a week to Earth Day. By sharing examples of how to leave a smaller footprint on Earth I will continue the exposure of Earth Day on my students.
Negin Smith
annapolis, md USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 11:15:05 (CDT)

I'm only 8 but I can make a big difference. I recycle cereal boxes, and cans and bottles.I cleaned up beaches.Earth Day is a good day to do more of that.
Jarah
St. Petersburg, FL USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 10:03:11 (CDT)

Hi im 12 and help clean up the beach i also have started recycling and helping at shelters.
Makayla
St. Petersburg, FL USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 09:54:03 (CDT)

to start a recycling program everything that can be recycled will also not using as much water installing lowflos on toilets and showers
debbie gowder
dallas, ga USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 09:40:57 (CDT)

I will spend the days leading to, and the day of Earth Day to educate my students about waste management, reducing, reusing, and recycling. To make this fun for them, the culminating activity will be to make inventions using various materials we have collected over the year that may otherwise have ended up in the trash. Hopefully this will give them a way to see garbage in a nother way- as items that could possibly reused for something else, and every time they see their creation, hopefully they will remember our earth and that they can make a difference in the strive to save it.
kirsten ellison
las vegas, nv USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 09:39:42 (CDT)

I will talk to my son's class about the importance of recycling. My family and I will also plant flowers and trees for Earth Day!
Janis Scobee
Phoenix, AZ 85338 - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 09:36:59 (CDT)

We participated as a family in Earth Hour and have already pledge to do so next year on March 28, 2009. Shelah has a plan to hold an Earth Hour for our family every Saturday night. We are switching to reusable bags instead of the plastic bags given in grocery bags. We have been switching the type of light bulbs we are using. We are waiting to save enough money for 2 bikes so that we can use our bikes instead of the car around town. These are small changes but it is a start in the right direction. Every little change will help!
Sheila, DJ, Shelah Elias
Leesburg, VA USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 08:55:10 (CDT)

I plan to donate all of my spare change to only from myself but my family and other people i come encounter with. I also plan a proposal at work to start a recycling program and educate people about Earth Day and the reasons why we need to start conserving energy and become more green planet.
Megan Palfalvi
Cleveland, OH USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 08:14:26 (CDT)

I'm going to plant all the flowers I can. Each one will represent how important Earth Day is to me.
Amber
MA USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 07:49:01 (CDT)

I'm going to tye dye t-shirts green and white, with peace signs and recycle signs. And paint my face the color of the earth with organic acrylics. and get my friends to do it as well.
Brooke Swain
Belleview, Fl USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 07:44:29 (CDT)

Behalf on General manager Briefly saying, our commitment is with The delivery systems of crude oil and refined oil include (in varying levels) pumping stations, pipeline network, storage capability, market hubs and telecommunication facilities. Both crude oil and oil products systems use physically manipulated and automated controls, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition systems namely (SCADA) are used to monitor and control petroleum transport processes and other distributed processes. So we try to making a difference during EarthDay. 1- to Be carefull about the oil spill and operation 2- to minimize Energy source Consumption. 3- to plan for recovering degraded area ( Developing Green Plant) 4- to develope training program for employee and staff 5-.. 6-... 3- to plan for recovering of degraded area. 3
Mansour Ahmadi Foroushani
Tehran, TR Iran - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 07:35:40 (CDT)

I am trying to educate my students about how to use right and carefully the natural sources, water, wood, wind, food, cotton, electricity, and many many other earth values... Best wishes, julide.
Ayse Julide Baysal
Istanbul, Turkey - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 07:26:12 (CDT)

I work at a restaraunt by the jersey shore and will be asking all my co-workers to join me in requesting that all of our customers (as well as ourselves) donate their "Change for Change" and have our management match the funds for donation to WWF for your wonderful ways!
Lily
mays landing, nj USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 06:57:05 (CDT)

I am going to recycle everything possible to reduce pollution and landfills.
Eva Mullineaux
Redding, CT USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 06:30:28 (CDT)

Hi i am a 15 yr old student from india sticking posters around. this is to make people aware about the destruction of Indian diversity. My study table is made of recycled wood.
Siddharth
mumbai, Maharashtra India - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 04:08:30 (CDT)

I have already told people around my apartment block to raise awairness about Global Warming, in my friends house all the lights on the street were out. In 2007, we both raised 80euro doing the mini marathon for you, and Greenpeace. I turn off the lights when I leave the room, My lights are flourescent, i bring my own bottled water into town or to school, and I bring my own bags when shopping. I have also adopted a Bengal Leopard for 50.
saoirsemartin
dublin, LN ireland - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 02:49:15 (CDT)

I am 36 years old. Normally when ever there is family gathering, I insist to use, dishes & bowl, made from leaves (We use so say “PATARALA & PADIYA” in our localized language), by using these we can save lots of water, which is normally required to clean the dish
Ashit Desai
Ahmedabad, Gujarat India - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 02:42:17 (CDT)

My husband and I turned off our lights for earth hour on March 29th and after that we now make sure to save more energy. We also recycle cans, magazines, plastic and everything that can be recycled. We realized that every little bit counts, so hopefully others will join us and will start living green. It's time to do something for our planet and mother nature!
Gaby
VA USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 22:26:19 (CDT)

I will be leading about 20 of the students in our school Global Issues club to the Vancouver Earth Day event, as volunteers. We will also be planting trees in our own suburban district and working on our school naturalization site. And we will collect well over $50 by Earthday for WWF. P.S. as we are in Canada, where do we submit our donation?
Dave Way
Surrey, BC Canada - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 22:17:32 (CDT)

This Earth Day, the elementary school that I work at is breaking ground for a new schoolyard wildlife habitat that the students and faculty will be making and getting certified by NWF. We hope that getting students involved in planting and creating the habitat will make them want to protect nature as well.
Chris
RI USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 21:41:33 (CDT)

I am going to clean up the trash in my area, then recycle the trash that i get, im going to bike to places that are close and use less water when i shower, wash dishes and brush teeth!!!
devin
crystal, mn USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 20:30:09 (CDT)

is to plant a tree or some flowers!!!
Noah Hogan
New Marshfield, OH USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 19:59:16 (CDT)

Although most people have never heard of Carleton College (let alone Northfield, MN), we are very devoted to the preservation of our environment. I and many others are part of our college's Adopt-a-Highway program and, for the Earth Day week, are planning to fulfill our duty to the environment through cleaning the Minnesotan highway!
David Li
Northfield, MN USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 19:33:27 (CDT)

My commitment for Earth Day will be to donate food and treats to our local SPCA. I am also planning to sponsor a dog from PAWS in Centre County. I will also stop using plastic bags at the grocery store. I will buy cloth bags that can be reused.
Carrie McNulty
Bellefonte, pa USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 19:07:39 (CDT)

I will donate all of the proceeds from all of my eBay sales for the month of April to WWF, in addition to my monthly donations.
Nikki
Minneapolis, mn USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 18:42:29 (CDT)

help in a local clean up project, use stainless steel as opposed to plastic, recycle more, use less energy... keep being an advocate for the animals!
Dawna (aka Raven Sky)
Olga, WA USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 18:17:28 (CDT)

For my birthday I asked people to bring in animal food for the animal shelter and toys. That way all dogs and cats can have a great year even if they are not getting adopted. All animals are needing help. Just not wild animals.
Tara
Bellefontaine, OH USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 17:46:18 (CDT)

I attend many 12-step meetings and I plan to carry my recycling coin saver with me to these meetings. When I am asked what it is and what is for, I shall answer their question and ask them if they would care to help out. Thus spreading the word about making change for earth day, as well as meeting the commitment I have made. Thank you for allowing me to participate in this wonderful day. Debi
debi
Lancaster, CA USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 17:14:02 (CDT)

i will actually be in japan on earth day and would like to help by spreading the word there as well as collecting funds from both my american and japanese counterparts as we try to keep our world from being inundated by pollution!
LINDA
CLEARWATER, FL USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 17:03:19 (CDT)

I plan to plant a garden and a tree for earth day. I also recycle all of my paper, plastic and glass. I use a canteen instead of drinking bottled water.
Charlene
Sewell, NJ USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 16:22:48 (CDT)

I pledge to raise AT LEAST $50.00 in change for our planet & Earth Day. I'll also do all I can for the environment to preserve its beauty and life. (Geez, I'm even going to school for Environmental Science!) :)
Elisa DeLapa
South Salem, NY USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 15:23:59 (CDT)

Make MORE PEOPLE aware of what is going on with OUR PLANET...sharing ALL that I get from WWF and several others on myspace.com,.,.,.,
Connie Painter
Fort Mohave, AZ USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 15:02:47 (CDT)

hi im 12 but i have saved 1 acer of forest by donating and switch all my light blub to floerscent u can help to
dan
USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 14:42:20 (CDT)

The preschool I work at, adopts an animal every year for Earth Day. They bring in pennies,nickles dimes and vote on the animal they want take care of.
karen dananay
lower burrell, pa USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 13:40:50 (CDT)

hi, i'm 10 years old and in mrs. mangets science class we did the three r's.1.reduce 2.reuse 3.recycle we made recycled papper and did a project using things around the house for a project.
hope clinton
valrico, fl USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 13:12:06 (CDT)

I'm saving electricity to help .stop global warming and to help polar bears!
Rayna
Palo alto, CA USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 12:02:12 (CDT)

I'm only 11, but I've been doing my best to help the Earth. So far, I've replaced at least 9 normal light-bulbs in my house with fluorescence, donated $100 to help the manatees, picked up trash in my community, raised over $150 for Read to Feed, sent a letter to the mail association to ask for less junk mail, and donated $76 to the Humane Society. The Humane Society money was my birthday present, and the money I had raised by selling magnets. I also spread the word about saving the Earth, give sheets of what's recyclable to teachers to put up on the board, recycle or reuse all my water-bottles, and the water I don't drink I pour on the plants.
Violet Potter
Phoenix, AZ USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 11:47:52 (CDT)

I hope to collect change for a CHANGE in my office, at my son's school and our church! Thank you
Barbara Gegan
Madison, nj USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 11:11:00 (CDT)

I will attempt to educate people about human over population, the REAL problem with our planet. This problem will destroy us all if we do not act on it immediately. We can do many things to help save OUR planet, but if we do not do this ONE thing we are doomed anyway. Our earth only has so many resources and the more people the more resources we need and the more we use up. The few remaining wild areas and species tell the entire tale of this pandemic problem.
Mary
Pasadena, Tx USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 11:08:06 (CDT)

I work in the Woodbury Commons in Central Valley, NY where a lot of people travel from across the globe sometimes just to shop there. I plan to try helping out by picking up the tons of trash that people tend to leave behind in the parking lots, also by asking people to donate money, and I'd also like to make a donation myself. All together I'd like to raise about $100.
Stephanie
Central Valley, NY USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 11:06:44 (CDT)

As a volunteer for the Alaska Wildbird Rehab Center I will continue to help raise awareness and funding of the plight our wild birds face as a result of interaction with man. We take in injured, sick, or orphaned birds indigineous to Alaska with hope they will be able to return to the wild. We have an outstanding return ratio and get a lot of help from the surrounding communities, but it's never enough. We will be holding an on-line auction to raise monies for food, medical necessities, shelter and a NEW Flight Center for our raptors. These things cost a lot of money and being a non-profit organization we are dependent upon donations. You too can help by visiting www.akwildbirdrehab.org. Donation information and summaries of the work we do can be seen here. On a second note, I have sent many emails to Gov. Sarah Palin who has refused to support efforts to preserve the Polar Bears. Havning gotten a deaf ear I have turned my efforts to the Secretary of the Interior who recently defied an order to appear before a congressional committee to explain why he has disobeyed Endangered Species Act by refusing to issue the orders necessary to at least give our Polar Bears a chance. It may be too late already as he has procrastinated long enough to sell oil drilling leases in the Chukchi Sea, a prime habitat for the bears. It would seem our oil baron President, George W. Bush has set an agenda for furthering the destruction of this earth by exploring for more oil to burn rather than take much needed actions to provide alternative power sources. Mother Earth provides us with wind. It should be used to produce electricty not to make speaches offering empty promises for a better fuel burning world which we all know is bologna.
Steve Stapp
Anchorage, AK USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 11:02:04 (CDT)

I am working with my 4th grade students and our county 4-H agent to host an Earth Day Education Fair in our community to promote environmentally responsible behavior. We have also started a small in-school recycling program this year and are working to make an appeal to our town and county officials to consider starting a recycling center that all residents can use.
Lisa Hudson
Blackstone, VA USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:56:12 (CDT)

As a volunteer for the Alaska Wildbird Rehab Center I will continue to help raise awareness and funding of the plight our wild birds face as a result of interaction with man. We take in injured, sick, or orphaned birds indigineous to Alaska with hope they will be able to return to the wild. We have an outstanding return ratio and get a lot of help from the surrounding communities, but it's never enough. We will be holding an on-line auction to raise monies for food, medical necessities, shelter and a NEW Flight Center for our raptors. These things cost a lot of money and being a non-profit organization we are dependent upon donations. You too can help by visiting www.akwildbirgrehab.org. Donation information and summaries of the work we do can be seen here. On a second note, I have sent many emails to Gov. Sarah Palin who has refused to support efforts to preserve the Polar Bears. Havning gotten a deaf ear I have turned my efforts to the Secretary of the Interior who recently defied an order to appear before a congressional committee to explain why he has disobeyed Endangered Species Act by refusing to issue the orders necessary to at least give our Polar Bears a chance. It may be too late already as he has procrastinated long enough to sell oil drilling leases in the Chukchi Sea, a prime habitat for the bears. It would seem our oil baron President, George W. Bush has set an agenda for furthering the destruction of this earth by exploring for more oil to burn rather than take much needed actions to provide alternative power sources. Mother Earth provides us with wind. It should be used to produce electricty not to make speaches offering empty promises for a better fuel burning world which we all know is bologna.
Steve Stapp
Anchorage, AK USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:49:36 (CDT)

We are putting up a lemonade stand to help some endangered animals. When you buy lemonade, you can choose what animal you want you money to help. We have written reports on the animals so people can learn more about them. We will call it "Wild for Lemonade"!
Erin Mccloskey and Brook Rajnowski
Grand Junction, CO USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:41:13 (CDT)

We are putting up a lemonade stand to help some endangered animals. When you buy lemonade, you can choose what animal you want you money to help. We have written reports on the animals so people can learn more about them.
Erin Mccloskey and Brook Rajnowski
Grand Junction, CO USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:40:14 (CDT)

We are putting up a lemonade syand to help some endangered animals. When you buy lemonade, you can choose what animal you want you money to help. We have written reports on the animals so people can learn more about them.
Erin Mccloskey and Brook Rajnowski
Grand Junction, CO USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:39:47 (CDT)

This morning, my friend and I are potting trees that will later be planted in a forest preserve near her house. We also plan on planting some in my backyard. I've educated my immediate family about the importance of being earth-friendly in every way and have begun to make some huge changes in my own life because of it.
Maggie Solum
Gurnee, IL USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:29:09 (CDT)

i pledge to ask the people ( especialy the children) in my apartment complex as well as friends and relatives to pick up litter, go green as often as possible, buy organic, treat the outdoors as they would the inside of their own homes . i also plan to share the fruits of my garden, as well as my passion for gardening with others - i think gardeners treat the planet with a bit of extra care ... : )
shelley seidman
buffalo, ny USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:11:51 (CDT)

i am 13 years old, and i cant do really big things like donate to WWF but when i will be able to i will.
oksana
parma, OH USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:09:18 (CDT)

I drive a hybrid vehicle. I love it!
Tanni Hall
Trumansburg, NY USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:08:51 (CDT)

for me everyday is earthday. i do many things to help the earth. no matter what time of day it is, if i can see writing on a piece of paper i dont turn on the lights. i walk to school, no bus, no car. every thursday me and my friend go to the park and creek with trash bags and we pick up litter. i recycle metal and plastic. and if i see somebody smoking i go up to them and tell them to stop polluting the earth. i do this because i want to help the enviorment, and anybody can too
oksana
parma, OH USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 10:04:04 (CDT)

A retired 61-year-old, I contribute to society by substitute school teaching [and receive great rewards!] Even if it takes me 20 minutes extra on cold or rainy mornings, I "suit up" and ride my bike to and from work. I use previously mapped out bike paths and side streets. Also, I nearly never drive my car to run errands: bike it!
Dave Potter
Klamath Falls, OR USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 09:43:30 (CDT)

I have started a recycling bin at work. I saw so many plastic bottles & aluminum cans in the trash that I had to do something. I also started a little bin for scratch paper & we are now using the reverse sides of paper to print on. I'm trying to educate my co-workers a little at a time.
Nicky
Margate, FL USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 09:36:23 (CDT)

I already use cloth bags at stores, CF bulbs, and use as many green products as I can, in addition to many other "green" daily routines. In an effort to pass this on to everyone else, I have given cloth bags and CF light bulbs as gifts. And for a housewarming present, instead of giving dishes or a candle, put together a bucketful of green goodies - biodegradable hand soap, dish detergent, all purpose cleaner and bathroom cleaner, with a roll of papertowels and toilet paper made from 100% recycled paper, all given inside a reusable container and wrapped in a recycled garbage bag. What a huge change we could make if everyone gave such a gift!
michelle
dartmouth, MA USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 09:31:35 (CDT)

Since may 2003 I have been one of totally 2446 godfathers in Sweden, to help WWF with the research and conservation of killer whales migrating from and into the fjords/firths in Norway. Me, myself donates 100SEK every month, about $16 on 080405, on auto-transfer to the WWF research in Tromsö in northern Norway. This fund also support a bit of the conservation of the other cetacean species in our oceans.
Johan Dahlgren
Sundsvall, N/A Sweden - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 09:03:40 (CDT)

My 8 year old son is a cub scout, and in addition to practicing BSA's 'LEAVE NO TRACE FRONTCOUNTRY GUIDELINES' everytime we venture outdoors, we will be participating in a community cleanup several times throughout the spring and summer. Also we will be petitioning the local school board for permission to make my son's school a "green school". All this is in addition to the things we do personally to ease our impact on the environment.
JoAnna Loucas-Bass
Dundalk, MD USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 04:21:30 (CDT)

I will continue to try to make people aware that the only long term way to help the planet is for humans to have many, many less babies and thereby strive to achive a sustainable human population. At present, if each person living in an affluent country saves 10% of non-renewable resources (energy & metals) this will be offset by the increase in the population in those same countries + the dramitic increase in all other countries!
Brian Boyes
France - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 03:22:12 (CDT)

I am a 29 year old, believing in green change all over the globe, and flourishing wild life, through my vision & efforts by initialy donating $100 or more on the completion of any of my real estate deal in couple of month.. I realy truly appreciate the WWF and people realting to it, for their sincerety & hard work.. FISHFULL...
SHEERAZ ANEES
karachi, sindh Pakistan - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 02:05:43 (CDT)

i would like to be a part of the activity
dibyendu ghosal
bangalore, india - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 01:10:36 (CDT)

I'd like everyone to take part to help on Earth Day, because all of us are a part of the world, and with all of us helping just a little bit, it is already a lot.
Adela
Hong Kong, - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 00:55:18 (CDT)

I'd like everyone to take part to help on Earth Day, because all of us are a part of the world, and with all of us helping just a little bit, it is already a lot.
Adela
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hong Kong - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 00:54:34 (CDT)

I pledge to raise at least $50 for Earth Day. I'm going to get the word out about how important recycling, and helping our environment is. In fact, i plan to host a Green party, inviting family members, friends and neighbors to learn about "going green". I plan to replace my light bulbs with CFLs. In honor of earth day i plan to plant a butterfly garden. I usually take plastic grocery bags back to the recycling unit at the store, but i'm thinking about starting to use the reusable cloth bags. I love that all these stores and companies are now going green. The best part about these changes is the impact it has, if we all did just a little, it could make a big difference and i know i'm doing something i'm so passionate about.
Dana Foxworth
Orangeburg, SC USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 00:31:20 (CDT)

I plan to take re-usable bags to the grocery store every time I go and get my mom into it as well. I've already given her a bunch of re-usable bags and will help her get in the habit of using them. I also want to pass this idea on to others in my community and have made signs I want to post at the local markets of how many plastic bags go into the landfills each day. I hope I can make a difference!
Cherin Chapman
Orem, ut USA - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 00:28:14 (CDT)

hi, i am dipendra adhikari . i am doing my bachelor in environmental management in nepal .in order to protect the earthj from environmental risks,i will collect my fren and lunch awarness program in my city . i will visit each school and spred the environmental knowledge and urged them to involved in environmental management program. i will conduct the drama competation on the subject" environmental problem" and show to many peoples so that they will aware about the environmental problem .
dipendra adhikari
kathmandu, nepal - Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 00:09:53 (CDT)

Hi, I am 13 years old and I am going to partisipate in Earth Day. I am going to un-plug things that do not need to be plugged in at my house. I am going to plant small bushes in my yard. Also I am going to take all of my used cans to the recycling plant in my town. Last I will tell all of my friends about Earth Day.
Sarah F.
Clarkston, WA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 23:21:10 (CDT)

I am doing a big thing for Earth day! I am actually barely an adult, but I am leading a club I founded for high schoolers and middle schoolers to plant trees in the Angeles National Park May 10th. Afterwards, they will be coming back to my house where we will watch Happy Feet and Ferngully-during the intermission i will be giving out a lot of information that is earth friendly and talking about the WWF and a couple other organizations so that I can help raise money! I hope this is a positive impact on the kids so that they will keep coming back to my events and starting their own! I have been PASSIONATE about the Earth all my life, ever since I was three I wanted to help it and save it's creatures-I am now studying to be a Conservation Biologist and Wildlife Vet. =) I hope with event being held I will bring more people into getting involved in the community and environment!
Monica Martinez
Rancho Cucamonga, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 23:20:22 (CDT)

I thank that ever one should help keep all the wild live Parks clean and also need to help keep the ocean and lakes clean up don't be thoug up there trash on the road and in the ocean are in the parkks so that the wild animals can have a very nice place to live and what get hurt and they would be find there own kind of food not ours and also I than that they need to build some more wild live park in all the state so that other People can go see what all the wild animal look where you can drive thought the park in your own car.
Phyllis Wright
Hewitt, Texas USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 23:01:58 (CDT)

As a Wildlife Rehabailitater I have given a handout to everyone that brings me a critter to take care of that tell of ways to pledge Earth Day as a time to really look at their homes and way of life that can be changed to help the habitat of humans and critters. I have also set aside 20% of whatever donations I receive to send to WWF.
Judy Richardson
Fort Worth, Texas USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 23:01:47 (CDT)

I'm turning 16 in a few weeks and I'm throwing "A Green Sixteen". All party goers are to bring money which will be donated to the WWF. There will also be a showing of "An Inconvenient Truth." Party for the Planet!
Abbie Cook
USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 22:33:34 (CDT)

Clean up the yard. Plant some bueatful plants and weeding. Help my big brother organize his new home. Its time to make the house look and smell green. Thank You.
Laura Ando
Selden, ny USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 22:11:53 (CDT)

I will be having a garage sale to "recycle" beloved things and things I am ready to part with. While having this sale, I will be encouraging those who come to "pass it forward" and clear out their closets and drawers of those things that others can begin to love that they may be ready to part with. I also hope to be purchasing a hybrid vehicle before the end of 2008. In the meantime, I hope to start a compost pile this coming year.
Tova E. Samuels
Fair Lawn, NJ USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 21:05:21 (CDT)

I'm making needle-felted animals of endangered animals and selling them to raise money.
Crystal Golden
Bremerton, WA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 21:02:57 (CDT)

I'm going to buy and sell toys of endangered animals.
Rayalan Golden
Bremerton, WA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 21:00:16 (CDT)

Keep recycling, everywhere and anywhere I can...work, home, the gym. Also, CF light bulbs save so much money and I still have some incandescents that haven't burned out and been switched over...they really do save! I will buy less, consume less, save money, and keep stuff from winding up in landfills.
Lorrie
New Hope, PA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 20:26:02 (CDT)

On Earth Day what I did was turn out all the lights and just do everything by candle lights so that i could save the power (and try to save atleast $50 or more).
Garren
Greentop , MO USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 20:23:02 (CDT)

Lately I have been becoming more aware of the need to take care of our earth. God gave us something beautiful and I am going to my best to keep it that way.
Lauren
Middleburg , Fl USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 20:08:41 (CDT)

Recently, I replaced all 87 light bulbs for the swirl kind, which are environmentally friendly. I bought them at a promotional discount and they were even cheaper than normal light bulbs. From time to time, stores have these special promotions. Check them out so you can make a difference at no expense!
Mercedes B.
Carlsbad, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 19:52:58 (CDT)

I have posted blogs for my friends and family about the harmful effects of disposable diapering to our children and the environment. I am in the midst of a letter writing campaign to doctors, pregnancy guidance counselors/advocacy programs, senators, representatives, and the Governor of Michigan to help make cloth diapering more mainstream and disposables less available. It is my dream to see disposables outlawed, but I know it will take time. For now, I can feel good about cloth diapering my children and continuing to educate everyone on the inevitable disaster to our world of dispoable diapering.
Julia Blair
Howell, MI USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 19:31:35 (CDT)

Instead of having my parents drive me to school, I will try to walk. I will also raise money for WFF. I'll have my sisters, family and friends join too! I will try hard also by keeping the enviorment clean.
Christina
Bronx, NY USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 19:06:45 (CDT)

I plan on having a recycle yard collection day!! Hopefully it will raise fifty dollars or more for the cause!!
mark stanton
pine hill, nj USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 19:05:35 (CDT)

i am 12 years old, and commited to make money to donate to such a good cause. i am going around asking for donations for this cause. i am completely devoted to making a difference, and trying to change the world! i have sponsored many endangered animals, and plan on sponsoring more1 enev kids can make a difference.
paola
baton rouge, LA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 18:53:58 (CDT)

Going paperless with all my banking transactions and other official work , Reduce wastage of papers and start using other things electronically such as greeting cards, reminders etc.
Ashish Gupta
Los Angeles, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 17:35:43 (CDT)

Hey, Im Becca. Im 19 and I go to college at Alfred State for veterinary technology. For earth hour, I posted signs all around my college and posted bulletins on my myspace page. I am also doing the same for earth day. I believe everyone should know what kind of trouble our earth is in. I hate seeing people litter and leave their electronics and lights on when they don't need them. I will be wearing my Chaser WWF shirt I bought from JCPenneys and informing people about Earth Day and all the things they can do to save our earth by handing out flyers on Earth Day. I hope our world can make a change for the better through knowledge and persistance.
Becca
Romulus, NY USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 17:10:22 (CDT)

I have recently decided to be a vegetarian and my pledge for Earth Day is to continue to not eat any form of animal flesh for as long as I live. As I believe it is one of the biggest ways we can contribute to saving animals as well as resources such as forest and water that go into this form of agriculture.
Candace Woods
Vancouver, BC Canada - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 17:09:08 (CDT)

My family and I are committed to making our house more and more eco-friendly by eliminating chemical cleaners, and replacing them with "green," all-purpose cleaners. It is so nice to get rid of anything toxic and harmful to the environment. We are also conserving energy more by turning off the lights and unplugging electronics when not in use. I'm encouraging everyone I know to do the same thing (s) as well. Let's make every day an Earth Day!
Meredith Cole
CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 17:09:06 (CDT)

I am only 10 years old and the only one in my family that cares so much about the Earth to do things to help it. I read books about the envirornment and talk to my famile about what we can do and get it in their heads that if we don't take care of Earth, where would we live and that we CAN make a difference. I recycle, I reuse things, I make my own eco-friendly products like window wash. I am determined to make a difference and raising awareness to my family and friends. Children can make a difference just like everyone else can if they try.
Kaitlyn Baker
Athens, AL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 17:04:05 (CDT)

I am twelve years old and I pledge to lead a eco friendly life. I pledge to help the environment in more ways than one. I will recycle, spread the word of conservation, and many other things to help the earth and all of it,s beautiful creatures i know and love.
Patric Tomlinson
Haysville, KS USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 16:35:55 (CDT)

On Earth Day my school, St. Joseph Academy, is turning off the power and procedding with classes! We call this Study up, Power down. My Honors Biologhy class came up with the idea. Our Biology teacher, Miss Kelly, and our administration have been really supportive. The teachers have even agreed to make the classes about global warming. The idea came about when we were discussing a book called Fire in the Turtle House. I wrote to Al Gore and he supports us as well. We are really excited and nervous for Earth Day. I hope it goes well. :)
Sabrina Cupach
Cleveland, Ohih USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 16:31:03 (CDT)

I am only 13 but have found that it is so easy to tell people about WWF and I have lots of there shirts.I know Im going to make sure that every time we go to the grocery store that we take the reusable bags with us because I am very forgetfull sometimes but I'm also going to spread the word about our world and be even more carefull then I already am. Don't forget to love your trees and enimies!
Sydney Evans
Longview, WA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 16:27:35 (CDT)

Me and my friends are only 12 and 13 years old. But we are TREE HUGGERS!!! each year for earth day, we clean up the area and get like 9 garbage bags full!!! If we all did a lil thing...the earth wood be SO much nicer! do ur part, stay smart, dont litter!
Alexx B
Willow, Il USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 16:18:18 (CDT)

My personal commitment for Earth Day is to raise money to help spread awareness about global warming and to spread word about how you can personally help endangered species around the world. I will make sure to tell everyone about the WFF because it is a great program if you want to make a difference in the environment, our planet, our lives, and the lives of different endangered species all around the world. -To all the people who help make our world a better place to live in thank you for all of your hard work and dedication Sincerely, Cameron Richard
Cameron Richard
Rayne, LA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 15:52:12 (CDT)

Several years ago I became a vegetarian. I also try to buy as many organic or natural products as possible, including not only foods but cleaning supplies and other household goods. I hope these efforts have contributed in at least a small way to help the environment and save the lives of precious animals. This Earth Day (and every day)I hope to persuade others to try the vegetarian life style and but organic.
Katherine Cech
Warsaw, IN USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 15:45:07 (CDT)

I have already told what I have done to make a difference, but the rest of my family deserves some credit to. My Mom has bought reusable canvas grocery bags and brings them shopping with her, not just to the market. She also has a garden, so that we don't have to buy herbs and other vegetables. My Dad is very conscious about conserving gasoline and water. My sister is young but she does her part. Today at the mangroves we picked up about 7 beer bottles. We got scratched and cut all over, but my sister did not complain.
Rachel
USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 15:45:01 (CDT)

My friends birhtday is on earth day and i'm throwing her a enviorment friendly surprise party!
Brooke
Forks, WA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 15:23:41 (CDT)

I try to make a difference every day in my life. I do the usual: recycle at home, turn the lights off when I don't use them, but specially, everytime I walk my dog in the beach, I pick every single piece of trash that it's on my way. I wish I could do more, but if every human on earth do a little, the difference will be huge!!!!!!!! Happy birthday!!! Earth!!!!!
maria jose meira
cartagena, colombia - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 15:11:11 (CDT)

I am in middle school and I wear enviromentaly safe clothes like recylced cotten pants and shirts and shirts that says we need to make a diffrence stop global warming!! Weed to make a diffrence now!!
Estefania Torres
St.louis, MO USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 14:46:00 (CDT)

I am 13 years old, and I am trying my best to get people involved in realizing how much we have harmed the Earth. I hope to to raise awareness a lot more, and I am making a small "Earth Fund" which I try to put in at least five spare cents every day. I really hope that the world will realize how much we have to help. I want to make the world a much better place.
Amani T.
Toronto, ON Canada - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 14:44:41 (CDT)

I am an environmental director for the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake in CA. About two years ago, I did some soul searching and decided that I would try to do something to help educate people about climate change , sustainabiity, and other environmental issues. I applied to the Climate Project and was trained to give the sildeshow from "An Inconvenient Truth" and I applied for my current position. Since that time, the Tribe and the town of Upper Lake have co-sponsored Earth Day in Upper Lake. We have an all day event with speakers, educational booths and time for people to display their creative arts and opinions about how they feel about the environment. I feel that we do not really talk to each other in groups about how we feel about issues; therefore, Earth Day this year will be about self-expression and community involvement to help protect the earth and help each other. We will also have activities designed to show consumption in the US, plastics in the ocean, and world demographics. We will also focus on sustainability. One of our speakers comes from the Arctic Circle and has first hand knowledge of climate change and of his Native people. We now are in our second Earth Day and more and more people are telling me how excited they are. I think it is helping people cope with great sorrow over the state of the environment and also adding an element of hope and encouragement for the community. Thanks for letting me share!
Paula Britton
Upper Lake , CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 14:35:30 (CDT)

Our commitment for Earth Day is to begin recycling the things that our trash company doesn't pick up for recycling like plastics #3-7, office paper, gum bound magazines, and paperboard (cereal box cardboard). We will also continue the switch to rechargable batteries and get our last few light bulbs switched to CFLs. My family and I have switched to reusable bags for shopping and now use cloth napkins. We are also using recycled paper and plastic products as we find them available. So far we use trash bags and toilet paper made from recycled materials. The best part about these changes is that the expense hasn't been that great and we are livinsn't been that great and we are living in line with our values and doing something we so strongly believe in.
Faith Tedrow
Willow Spring , NC USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 14:21:20 (CDT)

I pledge for Earth Day to provide carpooling services for my co-workers. I also crochet bags and purses, hats and scarves etc, i plan to use the proftis i make from selling these this month of April to donate to WWF as well. I also pledge to spread the word
Felicia
Riverside, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 14:12:10 (CDT)

Although I will be traveling north to Wisconsin that day to volunteer for 4 days, I will collect from my fellow travelers, and during that week while I'm in Wisconsin, and will make up the difference, if don't reach $50 goal
Carol Lee Allen
Frankfort, IN USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 14:07:20 (CDT)

i'm going to call ten people and ask them to give $50 to wwf just like i did and i'm going to put a bumper sticker on my car for earth day to remind people where they live and where they get the air they breathe!
colleen stanley
sioux falls, sd USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 13:42:50 (CDT)

We contacted the MS Forestry Commission and set up an assembly at my daughter’s school for them to come on Earth Day and speak about deforestation and other environmental issues. She did this because she was concerned by all the development in and around our town and the many wooded areas that have been cleared for retail sites. She also wrote a letter to our Congressman and Mayor to see if they would attend the assembly.
christi morris
olivebranch, ms USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 13:34:44 (CDT)

I will discontinue the use of paper bills/checks and use the internet for this purpose. This was a difficult task for me since I am up in years (70 Yrs. old) and almost computor illiterit. But I will do it!!!
Billie Wegler
Plainfield, Illinois USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 13:18:15 (CDT)

I have been constantly setting aside my spare change and any I find laying around and storing it for a WWF donation. I'm collecting pop tabs to recycle, recycling all of my household items that I can (some by taking them to school so they go to the recycling center), and significantly cutting down on energy usage. On Earth day, since I have a very popular deviantArt page, I will be posting a special picture for Earth Day and typing a special journal entry for all to see about how they can help save our planet in even small ways. I will wear my WWF shirt that I bought at JayC Penny that day, as well, for all to see. ^_^ I've convinced quite a few classmates to join in green activities lately with my actions and enthusiasm!
Joleane Altmeyer
Shoals, IN USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 13:13:36 (CDT)

I ALREADY DO A LOT OF RECYCLYING HERE TO SAVE THE EARTH & INTEND ON CONTINUE TO RECYCLING TO SAVE THE EARTH. I HAVE HAD A LOT OF ENERGY SAVING THINGS PUT INTO MY HOUSE LATELY & HELPING WITH SAVING ON ENERY. EVEN THE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND HERE HAS ALSO STARTED TO RECYCLE ALL OF THE PLASTIC & SODA CANS THAT THEY ALSO USE, BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT IT'S BAD FOR THE EARTH. I ALSO RECYCLE ALL OF THE PAPER HERE THAT WE USE EVEN IF WE HAVE TO SAVE 10 MONTHS OR MORE WORTH OF THE PAPER.
Aline Bickers
Monrovia, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 13:13:10 (CDT)

I teach computers and in my classes I do two things. One I have the students save all projects to a shared drive so I can grade their work online and they do not print to save on paper use. Second I try and incorporate education about our environment into my projects when ever possible.
Jess C
Burlington, NJ USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 12:43:13 (CDT)

There is a project going on down the road from me that makes me very sad. They are doing some construction on the bridge and at the same time destroying the summer habitat of the ENDANGERED INDIANA BAT. So to help out a bit, my 8 year old nephew and I are going to build several bathouses to help them through this distressing situation.
Laura Flores
Hamilton, Oh USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 12:42:05 (CDT)

Some friends and I are selling bags we have made at a local bazar. We hope to raise a lot of money and help a lot of things! =)
Katie
Yaounde, Cameroun - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 12:27:45 (CDT)

Recently, I have created an environmental club called EARTH at my school, National University of Health Sciences. Through this club, fellow members and I will be volunteering for Green Festivals in Chicago on May 17. We are also setting up a recycling program on campus during the week prior to Earth Day because we are students of alternative medicine, so we need to be at the forefront of environmental action and set a good example for others. I will also be volunteering at Green Festivals with my mother and my husband, and I will be volunteering to clean up the Illinois Prairie Path in honor of Earth Day on April 26.
Rebecca Doherty
Lombard, IL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 12:27:04 (CDT)

I plan to grow more of my own vegetables, along with going to local farmer's markets for vegetables. I will continue to use reusable bags for the grocery and will try to bring them to other stores as well. I will replace more of my light bulbs with lower energy compact fluorescents. And I'll replace my tree that my complex's lawn guys killed!
Julianna
Gainesville, FL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 12:03:46 (CDT)

MY WHOLE FAMILY WILL BE PLANTING FLOWERS ALL AROUND THE PROPRTY WE OWN AS WEEL AS THE ROAD WE LIVE ON.
THOMAS R TOOLE
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 12:00:40 (CDT)

I am on the school newspaper for my school. And I will be writing a two page article on some ideas for earth day. hopefully students will be encouraged.
Raquel Ortega
provo, ut USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:58:25 (CDT)

I am coordinating an environmental awareness and conservation program at the television station I work at. We are making changes at the station to become more "green" while trying to educate our viewers on things that they can to to help the environment
Natalie
Haubstadt, IN USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:47:31 (CDT)

I pledge to make $50 or more to help fight to save endangered species, protect endanger habitats, and making earth day, a world of difference.
Wendy
Rowland Hts, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:43:12 (CDT)

We started recycling on the night of "Earth Hour" -- for "Earth Day", we will take all of the contents to the recycling center.
Davio's
Hope Mills, NC USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:30:20 (CDT)

Early this year, I have adopted one of the endangered species thru WWF. I have also donated and now has just donated again for Earth day 2008.I have saved coins and will continue to do so and donate them to WWF. I have sent emails to family, friends and workmates, to join WWF in all its awareness campaign to protect our land and make changes. I continue to stand one with WWF in all efforts to protect our mother earth and all its creatures. Congratulations!!!
bernadette
honolulu, HI USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:29:41 (CDT)

I have a backyard habitat and plan to bring the children in from the neighborhood to see the many different birds and other critters that visit. I will then try and raise as much as I can for WWF.
carol
so. san francisco, ca USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:24:49 (CDT)

I will be kind to all animals. I will help my mom recycle our garbage and compost for the garden.
Sagan Melowicz Barbour
Venice Beach, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:10:27 (CDT)

I run a before and after-school program at an Elementary School. I'm having the kids make posters and do activities pertaining to animals and having a coin-drive for charity. I hope to continue my animal unit throughout the Summer and raise money for our program to "adopt an animal". We will then study that animal, it's habitat, and ways to help. We may adopt more than one animal as time goes by.
Laurel
Sacramento, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:07:30 (CDT)

We try to honor Earth Day every day. We use recycled paper when we need to use paper products. We run our dishwasher only when it is full, we take 5 minute showers and we contribute to environmentally conscious organizations such as WWF. This year we have started the practice of unplugging our TVs, DVDs and such when they are not in use to reduce the amount of energy we use. Thank you for helping us help the earth! We love your organization and all the wonderful work you do to help protect all the creature that share this planet.
Donna
Richmond, VA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:05:05 (CDT)

My personal commitment is not just for Earth Day it is for everyday! I for an ad agency in Austin as a web designer and we have a great resource located right in the building we work in. The building has a dumpster that recycles anything tearable, bottles, etc... However when I started with the company I immediately began recycling thinking that everyone did the same until I noticed the empty water bottles in the trash can or the scraps of paper & cardboard just being thrown in the trash can. So (after digging the stuff out of the trash) I sent out an Recycling Reminder email to everyone I work with about how easy & important it is to recycle. All they have to do is put these items in the huge bin located next to my desk (which has turned into 2 huge bins). So I am now very proud to say we are getting more bins for around the office and everyone is pitching in. Also we decided to do all account management electronically and to be honest I am loving just the thought of all the paper we are going to save! Also at home I started using compost-able garbage bags and canvas bags at the store. My birthday is next week and for my party I purchased biodegradable plates and recycled cups from preserve. I also asking that everyone make a donation to the World Wildlife Fund instead of bringing a present to the party:)
Candace Carlisle
Austin, TX USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 10:15:44 (CDT)

This year for Earth Day, I am going to be teaching a class to my church congregation on how they can make their lives and homes more earth friendy. I am also going to be showing them how we can make our whole church more earth friendly! We will be going over things from the tiniest change- like unplugging household items when not in use all the way to green renovations in your home- like solar panels and tankless water heaters! I feel it is SO important to respect this beautiful planet we've been blessed with so that it can be enjoyed by many many generations to come!!!
Jessica Mitchell
Bethlehem, PA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 10:15:02 (CDT)

My personal commitment is to decrease my impact. And by that I mean using less electricty, using less water, recycling, re-using. I know that one person's efforts can make a difference and I have hope that the whole world will realize this one day.
Arlen Mabe
Tampa, fl USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 10:06:37 (CDT)

I am going shopping in a few days and when I do I'm going to be picking up earth friendly flourescent light bulbs, and cloth grocery bags so i dont have to used paper or plastic when going grocery shopping. I'm also going to be putting up awarness for global warming around my neighborhood at local stores and the vets office.
Echo
Houlton, Maine USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 10:03:56 (CDT)

At our school's Spring carnvial, I will be hosting a science booth focused on the phrase reduce, reuse, and recycle. Children will be using old newspapers to make a planting pot. The pots with flowers in them, can be planted directly in the ground once the plants are ready. Because the pots are made from old newspapers, we will be reusing. Since newspapers are biodegradable, we are helping out the hungry earthworms. And since we are not using plastice pots are are reducing our unnecessary waste. And since flowers are pretty, we all win!
Michelle Jewett
Anderson, SC USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:55:59 (CDT)

I will collect my spare change, all I can find around the house and ask my family and friends to donate theirs. I love our planet and want it to know I am grateful for all it gives to us.
Matt Wilson
cary, il USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:51:00 (CDT)

I'm trying to raise at least $100 dollars to donate to WWF & I'm telling EVERYONE about earth day & how they can help!
Brit Hooks
Greenwood, MS USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:49:18 (CDT)

Have a garage sale and donate all the money I get for my stuff.
Aubria Wilson
cary, il USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:46:46 (CDT)

I will tell all of my frieds and family and my friends family about Earth Day to make shure they will all perticipat in saving the planet, as I have, and Her treasues.
Colleen
Rockford, MI USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:44:24 (CDT)

I do a lot for the environment. Besides participating in earth hour and spreading the news about earth hour to all my friends, I am also in a club that helps support the environment and its remarkable creatures. We do community service projects to help the environment such as helping count sea turtle hatchlings on Florida beaches, and removing an invasive plant called air potato from Florida which is taking over the landscape. I also go to school at a zoo were I help mold young minds every day by educating them about endangered species (that we have in our zoo such as Tree Kangaroos, American bald eagles, Guam rails, white handed Gibbons, capuchin monkeys along with several other remarkable species) and by telling them what they can do to help save these remarkable species. I also educated them about the amphibian crisis and what they can do to prevent it from spreading. I am a member of the association of zoos & aquariums and World Wildlife fund. And though I am a broke college student I always manage to scrape up enough money to donate to worthy environment organizations such as World Wildlife Fund. I am head of fund-raising for the club I am involved in, and I m hosting a garage sale in a few weeks and part of the proceeds will not only go to Rosie our Indian manatee we have adopted, but also be donated to world wildlife fund.
Katherine
Gainesville, Fl USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:42:16 (CDT)

Carly is my youngest daughter and even though we already recycle, she wants to recycle more things.
Renee Nichols
CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:29:53 (CDT)

My classroom will be assembling birdhouses. I also ordered a special Earth Day awareness insert from the Wisconsin State Journal to share and inform all families. Personally, I promised myself that I would not use the car for weekend errands if there were less than three to do. (post office, bank, library, videos, drug store, etc.)
Marcia
Lancaster, wi USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:29:13 (CDT)

Sarah is trying to put together a concert to benefit the Rainforest Foundation US, in San Diego. She is working very hard and I am very proud of her. Sarah is my oldest daughter and she is 12 years old. She is also writing her 9th grade Research Paper on Deforestation. This is a very important issue to her and she would love to raise awareness.
Renee Nichols
CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:27:47 (CDT)

Today, I am going to teach my two classes - Craft and Animal and devoting both classes to Earth Day themes. I think Earth Day is very important adn teach my children about taking care of the earth, all the time...Its the only one we have
Renee Nichols
Lake Elsinore, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:24:59 (CDT)

for the earth i grow my own vegetables and i save my woods about nine acres for the animals and its really nice to see turkey deer and a whole lot of frogs that i do not see on my friends lands that have cows.
jaimey
russellville, mo USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:23:33 (CDT)

I will collect all the change around my house, from the bottom of my pocketbook, jackets, etc. And I always give to the cause by using candles at home instead of turning lights on. I also never leave a light on when leaving a room. Walking instead of driving is better for us and for the earths environment.
Marion Skinner
Hicksville, NY USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:19:14 (CDT)

I purchased canvas bags that I bring to the Grocery Store. I take my recycleables and others from work, I clean them out and bring them home for recycling. We turn off all lights in the rooms that are not be occuiped at home. When changing my pets water I use their old water to water my plants instead of throwing it down the drain. We put our vegtable scrapes in a compost instead of throwing them in the garage. We really enjoyed Earth hour too. Our three year old was running around with his little flash light too!
D.Kronen
Newton, NJ USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:14:24 (CDT)

We host and earth day party for children. This will be our second annual. We build fairy houses in the woods behind our home, the children participate in a toy swap, the adults do a clothing swap and this year my son will be presenting an earth day play. This year we will use this event to collect change for WWF. My children (6 and 3) are also working on handouts that list our families ideas on helping to make change...including earth friendly birthday party ideas (*no* loot bags!!)....if it's yellow let it mellow.....bike not drive.....eating local food sources....and more.
Jennifer
North Bay, ON Canada - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:11:51 (CDT)

I am a student a middle school that is very energy conserving. I talked to my principal if we could switch to clean energy, and soon our roof will be covered with solar panels and windmills.
Jake M.
San Diego, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:11:48 (CDT)

We all have that change jar or bowl that sits there collecting dust. I plan to dust off the change and turn it in for Earth Day.
Dawn
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:11:46 (CDT)

is to collect or donate atleast $50.
Rocio Harms
deforest, wi USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:11:29 (CDT)

I have recycled and reused most of my life. I have compost piles and recycle all the waste products I can. At work, I am part of the Green committee. We are working to lessen the footpart of the office. My city yard looks wore like a country lot. I plant many trees, shrubs, and flowers that are bird and insect friendly (as well as fruit producers. I hope to instill some of these practices in my friends and co-workers.
jody
Colorado springs, CO USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:07:00 (CDT)

I'm going to all my friends in my dorm and asking for their loose change. I figure I'll get more by asking them when they're at home because almost everybody keeps a spare change cup at home and a lot of people are ready to get rid of it.
Ana Petersen
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:04:39 (CDT)

We have started recycling household items & have started a compost pile. I also had bought reusable grocery bags a few years ago but have now started using them each time I shop.
Sharon Cruzen
Tulsa, OK USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:03:01 (CDT)

Yes there really is a Kalamazoo! I am a student at Western Michigan University, and a proud supporter of a campus organization Students for a Sustainable Earth. SSE is a an organization of students at WMU who are dedicated to promoting attitudes and practices in the university and the surrounding community that are ecologically and culturally sustainable. During a scheduled Earth Week on campus, several activities will promote local foods, a bike-in movie, a presentation of global trade, and more. At home I buy green credits meaning my electricity is coming from or supporting Green Energy through Wind, and methane from landfills. Every light in our home is C.F., and we have a great composting system set up. Also we consciously bring tote bags to the store, and buy environmentally safe products for laundry, and dish cleaning and also buy local and organic foods when possible. Thanks to everyone and their great ideas. Adam
Adam Brown
Kalamazoo, MI USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:01:23 (CDT)

I am a Girl Scout leader and we will be making all of our Girl Scout meetings trash free. We decorated cups, plates and cloth napkins that we are washing after each meeting. We will put all food waste in a composting container and recycle everything that we can. My co-leader gave each girl a green shopping bag filled with products that are earth friendly. The girls really are learning a lot and love knowing they are making a difference. Several of the girls brought their bags to school to show their teachers and classmates. Recently, our troop adopted an endangered species from WWF with the money they raised at their GS Craft Fair. Thanks for all that you do WWF!
G. Conlin
Mahopac, NY USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 09:00:40 (CDT)

I live on 60 treed acres with free-standing condominiums. We have a recycle shed which is open at all times for all to use. I drop off on a weekly basis and what our city recycles continues to expand. We have a wonderful environment to live in and experience the excitement of wildlife on a daily basis. I pledge to commit to my daily activies to recycle and conserve energy.
Fran
Nashua, NH USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:56:59 (CDT)

In order to reduce my effect on our planet, I have started what I call the 'right now' campaign. I try to ask myself throughout the day if there is anything I can do at that very moment to help reduce my own impact on the earth. That might mean turning off the light and opening the blinds to do homework, checking to make sure my computer is powered down, going around the house and making sure unused appliances are turned off, and so on. I will still participate in Earth Hour, but I think it is even more important for everyone to constantly evalute how they are living and make small changes all day long to help our planet.
Lauren Gilhooly
bowmanville, ON Canada - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:50:44 (CDT)

April 22nd is not just Earth Day, it is also my Birthday!! I have been actively recycling ALL my "garbage" and hope to step this up to the next level this year. My husband and I have been not only recycling our common household items, but he has been also recycling the parts and refuse from his Auto Repair Service. We are planning another "junk steel run" this Saturday. We are in a new home now, and I've been making plans for building recycling bins for both inside and outside use, as well as compost bins for our future garden. I am hoping by having the outside recycling bins that I can help to spread the word in our community by my actions, and encourage others to do the same.
Jeri Cooper
Clearville, PA 15535 - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:49:40 (CDT)

I am a proud member of WRT! If you're not, join - it's only $16 per month! I recylce nearly everything I can, and try to never waste anything. I do "Earth Day" "everyday" because being able to help animals and the environment is of crucial importance and not that hard to do! HELP SAVE OUR NATURAL WORLD!!!! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!!!!
Myles McLane
North Hollywood, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:45:55 (CDT)

I vow to recycle others discarded bottles of water from our event site at work.
Andrea Ayala
San Antonio, TX USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:44:17 (CDT)

I'm going to harass my co-workers into quitting their bottled water habits. I'm going to carpool as much as possible and walk to anywhere within a five minute drive of my house. I'm going to put a WWF collection jar at my garage sale!
Chessa Rae
New Orleans, LA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:33:41 (CDT)

I will make sure no one around me waists water or electricity. I will also try to influence people to be aware of how the climatic change is not only affecting humans but animals and plants, in a severe way.
Kirtana Banskota
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:33:15 (CDT)

I'm a graduate student in anthropology and singer-songsmith. Some of the songs I write are calls to environmental activism and justice. I have posted some of my music on MySpace on the following websites: www.myspace.com/candydavis www.myspace.com/parsleysagebrushband I will be singing some of my songs of Earth and of peace at our SIU Live Earth rally on Wed., April 9th that begins at noon at the Free Forum Area. Around 9:00 PM, I'll be opening for peace and justice songwriter David Rovics. This event is jointly put on by the Southern Illinois University Student Environmental Center and our town's peace activists. For this event, I was inspired to write a new song a few days ago. It is called "Where Will We Stay?" and is about the plight of orangutans. The red apes' habitat is rapidly being destroyed by rainforest clear-cutting, both for cheap lumber and for expansion of palm-oil plantations. The genetic diversity of this gentle, intelligent species has already fallen to dangerous levels because of their low numbers, and if things don't change, they could be extinct in the wild in less than 30 years. Orangutans are only one of many large "flagship" animal species that are highly endangered as the web of life unravels due to human pressures. Untold other species, both large and small, plant and animal, are disappearing due to forest clear-cutting. As one voice among people who are raising consciousness of Earth's plight, my goal is to give voice to those who cannot tell us of their suffering and dwindling and hopefully start to reverse this alarming trend before it becomes too late for us all on our Earth life raft. I often donate part of the proceeds of my CD sales to earth-friendly events and will be doing so again this year for Live Earth. Our attitudes and actions CAN change things--one person at a time. I have found a way through sharing my music to do my part. Environmentally yours, Candy "Parsley" Davis
Candy "Parsley" Davis
Carbondale, IL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:29:22 (CDT)

I am 22 years old and I reside in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. My home is in a river bend of the Shenandoah River in a rural neighborhood. While the residents of this neighborhood see this as a stunning area filled with wildlife and their habitats, many others see it as a trashcan! It is common to see new plastic bottles, beer cans and fast-food bags littering the rural road and river access road daily. This year for Earth Day I will be organizing a trash pick-up amongst the neighbors with hopes to clean up the incredible beauty surrounding us. Together we can preserve that which has been claimed stunning for hundreds of years.
Kristina Trent
Edinburg, VA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:27:13 (CDT)

Well, i bought a bird house and filled it with seed. I am hoping to help the bird's ecosystem right in front of my apt. complex. I also hope to pot plants that draws bees!!!
Tish Avery
Kerrville, TX USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:21:30 (CDT)

On Earth Day, I am recycling aluminum cans and donating them to a wonderful organization called Holly Help Spay and Neuter. The aluminum cans provide help to provide for the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs. So I know that the aluminum cans are being used for good use! Also, I will be helping to assist in the planting of trees (maple, pine) in one of our local parks on Earth Day!
Melanie Tate
Kingsport, TN USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:16:15 (CDT)

I've spearheaded a Girl Scout Earth Day Extravaganza that's free & open to the public on Sunday, April 20th. There will be several informative booths, lots of great activities, environmental learning stations, hybrid cars, a service project & so much more! It's an afternoon of free fun learning for the whole family! The goal is to help make more people aware of what environmentally friendly goods & services are available in the area and to open eyes to some problems & solutions that affect our earth today. There will be activities & games, learning stations on environmental issues, "green" business & organizational booths, a service project & so much more! Remember, together, we can make a difference! Attendees are encouraged to bring aluminum cans to be donated to a local pet shelter!
Maria Price
Chattanooga, TN USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:11:12 (CDT)

As a teacher of science, we will have an Earth Day in my classroom as well as the whole school is doing an ecology fair that week.
Ronald Gilbert
Loogootee, IN USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:07:26 (CDT)

1. Teaching children to feel and treat the Earth as their oun home - with love, respect and care. 2. Cleaning the hills in my city with my friends and acquaintances. 3. Riding a bike instead of driving. 4. Taking pictures of blossoming trees in the city and showing them to people in order to make them keep the beautiful nature.
desislava ilieva
Bulgaria - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:06:21 (CDT)

For Earth Day 2008, I am asking fami I am asking family and friends to help me collect change and money to make a donation to WWF and I plan on getting outside to help clean up my neighborhood and hopefully plant a tree or two.
Peter Clauss
Ithaca, NY USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 08:00:20 (CDT)

Our Third grade classes will be presenting our Endangered Animals unit.
Samantha Phillips
Mayfield, NY USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:59:00 (CDT)

To use no electric that day and to make sure from now on I use my own bags to buy groceries
katharine adams
Barnegat, new jersey USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:55:07 (CDT)

For earth day I hope to encourage my school to go green and recycyle more. For earth day i am helping my student council plan a "campus cleanup". We also hope to go to a local park and pick up trash. We also want to plan a recycling week. We will have students bring things in from home and then recycle those things for the students. There is an organization where you can send them certain recyclables and then recieve $ for those items and we hope to donate that money to WWF. My student council and I dont just want to have spirit day for earth day, we want to have a spririt WEEK for the earth!
Jessica
Oakland, MD USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:46:42 (CDT)

For a class project, my group and I have decided to take the class out of school to go along the highway to pick up all the garbage on the side of the road. For my birthday,April 21st, i'm having all my friends over to celebrate it. I'm planning to have all of them plant a tree.
Elizabeth
Pequot Lakes, MN USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:46:35 (CDT)

I am currently in the Air Force and on our training day next week I will be briefing everyone on how to make their lives more green, and encouraging everyone to participate in an Earth Day activity.
Andrea
Scott AFB, IL USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:35:13 (CDT)

I have been conserving energy and contacting my congressmen to help with the enviorment by voting for Energy Conservation and Protection for Endangered Species
lois
apache junction, arizona USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:33:36 (CDT)

I am 13 years old and I have recently become Bat Mitzvah (the Jewish right of passage into adulthood). I received a sum of gift money and I hope to donate a portion to WWF (look for my donation). I'm also saving up for a solar panel. I hope to switch my computer to solar energy (I rarely turn on my lights) to cut down on the electricity I'm using. Lastly, I'm hosting a Beach clean-up this Sunday. I sent out fliers to my friend and fellow classmates and will have a donation box set up for WWF. Thank you so much for you hard work! ~ Rachel
Rachel
USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:29:19 (CDT)

I have switched to canvas grocery bags. It's a lose-lose situation when I'm asked to decide between paper or plastic. I've also noticed more stores making an effort to offer low cost canvas bags to encourage customers to be more environmentally conscious. Small changes like this will make a big impact at our landfills and hopefully will lead to eliminating plastic bags all together.
Kendra Parks
Norfolk, VA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:25:03 (CDT)

I will be sharing the news about Earth Day & Earth Hour with the local people around my area. Also, I will be writing letters to the mayor and local board members.
Cherrian Chin Harada
Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture Japan - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:22:36 (CDT)

I am a 9th grader and am committed against climate change. Many people in my country (India) are not very aware of the dire consequences of Global Warming, which is no wonder, considering that my country has numerous other issues to deal with. Since many dont know about global warming, they fail to see that unless the ecological balance is maintained, people cannot be healthy, and unless the citizens of a country are healthy, they cannot be useful human resources. I, for my part, write articles based on climate change and post them on various blogs or get them published, because a large part of the educated youth is indifferent towards climate change and I feel that atleast the future of my country should be aware of how climate change affects them and how they can eradicate any kind of environmental crisis. At a personal level, I update my family and friends about new studies or facts related to global warming, and let them know how they can help as students, doctors, lawyers or businessmen.
Anoushka Goyal
New Delhi, Delhi India - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:21:49 (CDT)

I take a seriuos compromise to reduce the amount of garbage at home, my building and our comunity soon. My commited include dont used plastic bag from supermarket separete garbace.
Martha del Rosario Martinez E
El Salvador - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:14:59 (CDT)

Lots of people have loose change they would like to get rid of. I will make a WWF corner at my desk in office and leave a donation box with a message. I'm contributing all my loose change into it and hoping I'll collect lots of it for my four legged (and winged) friends.
Vichitra Amarnathan
Mumbai, Maharashtra India - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:10:45 (CDT)

My name is Daniele, and my dad had taught me how to wire an outlet this summer, and I have installed a motion senered timer on the lights we use the most in our house to save energy.
Daniele Todorov
St. Louis, MO USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:10:26 (CDT)

I started with Earth Hour. Now we have our own Earth Hour (or two or three) at my house almost every day. We enjoy reading books by headlamp, it gets everyone to relax before bedtime. My office and my apartment building don't have mandatory recycling like private residences. I have set up two bins at my office and another bin at my house. Everyone is pitching in and other employees have also set up bins in their departments to help. I pass a community recycling area on my way home from work so I just pull in and drop it off. In my apartment we take out the trash once every two weeks now. I live in Maine so we can recycle almost anything, cans, glass, plastics 1-7 and it doesn't need to be sorted in our area. Once the summer starts I plan on doing most of my shopping at our local farmers market (with my canvas bag in tow).
Brittany
South Portland, ME USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:07:30 (CDT)

Turn off water when shaving or brushing teeth, recycling plastic bags, recycling plastic/glass/metal in recycle bins, cutting heat in house by 1 Degree Centigrade,walking more and driving less, taking bus when possible.
Stephen Sanders
Rome, RM Italy - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 07:02:10 (CDT)

Helping pick up garbage left on the street in my neighborhood.
Leigh Carti
Staten Island, NY USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 06:57:17 (CDT)

Our family continues to replace every burnt out light bulb with the more energy efficient ones. We are more than half way through our entire house. We keep our thermostat at 66 degrees all winter, and we have replaced our leaky 40 year old windows with energy efficient ones. This year we are planning on planting more native perennials in our garden to give the butterflies and insects and birds more good food. My favorite tradition for Earth Day is to go outside and pick up trash that has been hidden by snow for the last few months. Just a small contribution. Happy Earth Day to you all!
Kathy Telfer
Plymouth, MI USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 06:56:48 (CDT)

I am turning all the lights off for an hour after dark every night.
Gwen Atkins
Richmond Hill, Ont Canada - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 06:56:15 (CDT)

My daughter is expecting my fifth grandchild. I bought her a babybook from recycled paper as well as a book titiled "Raising Baby Green". It has all kinds of helpful hints for the mother and father to use and tach the baby as well as grandparents. We only have one chance to make a difference so start now.
Donna Klotz
Florence, KY USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 06:44:52 (CDT)

I will raise 50.00 and host recycling event in conjunction with the others I already do!
Diane Kerchner
San Dimas, CA USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 06:38:31 (CDT)

Wow! I'm so glad that people are really getting involved and opening their eyes to make a differents!! I know i will definately make sure all the lights are off before i leave the house wear green, and most important just love life and it's always more beautiful when we take care of it!!!!!!!!! :] saving the world one day at a time. thanks
Charity Johnson
Fayetteville, GA USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 18:06:39 (CDT)

I'm calling a gathering in my school(high school) to build a team of students and make changes, part of the activities I've considered for us; 1. Plant a tree/ pet-a-pot 2. Providing more recycle bins 3. Wear green on earth day 4. Create a bulletin board in the school hall. 5. Invite someone to speak. 6. Create a 'collage' mural:) 7. Build a huge globe structure 8. Do a brilliant presentation in an assembly.
Jihad Bin Azmuddin
Shah Alam, Selangor Malaysia - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 12:40:56 (CDT)

I THINK EARTH DAY SHOULD BE ABOUT EVERY BODY AND HOW WE ALL COULD HELP EACH OTHER BY DOING STUFF TO HELP OUR PLANET.
Emily
orlando, FL USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 12:25:24 (CDT)

earth day should be celebrated all over the world because we should all care about our planet and i have never heard about it until my friends said something about. how many people on earth know about earth day.
Samantha
atlantic, GA USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 12:23:44 (CDT)

For earth day I belive that schools and childern alike should work hand in hand to clean up their towns and have walks to benift sciencetists trying to stop global warming. we can do anything if we try and have good support!
ashley
berwick , me USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 12:08:10 (CDT)

Ashley I agree with this kind gentlemen please stop using this amazing earth day site for a chat-room some people really like it and that is what it should be used for- thank you
Yanil
Berwick, ME USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 10:37:06 (CDT)

Jasmine, Janessa, Ashey and everyone else: please stop abusing this wonderful earthday blog. I think WWF investigates people who abuse this so you should probably stop. Also, this is not a place to dicuss anime
Rob Smith
Boston, MA USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 10:29:55 (CDT)

Our school is really green.
Jasmine
Berwick, ME USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 10:19:53 (CDT)

I am excited for earth day. I am going to be working at an animal shelter for abused and stray animals. I have decided to go green for Earth day and spend my time outside instead of watching TV or being on my computer. I have even signed petitions to save my favorite animals wich consist of polar bears and the Arctic fox. Even my school is going green. We have fund-raisers to collect money for the Global warming studies and we have a green team wich oraganizes ways to help the environment and recycle all things that can't be compounded into dirt. I can't wait to start changing the world one person at a time.
Yanil
Berwick, ME USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 10:18:29 (CDT)

I am extermly excited for Earth Day, my school is not so open minded about going green, but i am going to do as much as i can, one of my main goals is to not use as much electricity. To gather plastic bottles and take them to a recycling place here. also, i am going to pass a list around about global warming, and see how many students actually care about it, and are willing to do something about it. Also, to encourage my parents to go green with our car, and change it to run on vegi oiul, which i doubt they will, but i can try :) well, maybe ill come up with more stabled choices. until then, ill stick to these. <3 My seventh grade students have produced brochures or PPT presentations featuring one of the National Parks of the USA. They reported on the ecology, geology, and environment of the park, and highlighted the fun activities that families can enjoy when they visit the park. In March, we watched "The Lorax" for Read Across America Day and talked about the importance of "speaking for the trees".
Michele Gomez
Prospect Park, NJ USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 09:10:40 (CDT)
On Earth Day, I am going to make a large commitment. I'm a computer and Tv addict. So, on Earth Day, I won't be using either of these things. I'm going to got outside, and play a game of WuffleBall with my little sister and my two younger cousins. That way, they'll be amused by the way I run like a chicken with one leg, and won't be tempted to go inside and use a lot of electicity. My younger sister plays Video Games like there is no tomorrow, so I'll be helping twice as much by keeping her amused. We also have changed all of our light bulbs to energy efficient ones, and I personally like them better. They even seam brighter then the standard ones! I love Earth, and I don't want it to become polluted!
Katryna
Berwick, ME USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 09:09:08 (CDT)
For earth day I'll walk or ride my bike to places and clean up the garbage in my area:) Maybe I can even convince my town to have a a big walk! Ooooh and I'll have people donate money for science programs that are trying to find ways to stop global warming! You people should do the same, DON'T GO ASTRAY, HELP YOUR PLANET EVERY DAY!!!!! | | U
ashley
berwick, ME USA - Thursday, April 03, 2008 at 09:08:15 (CDT)
Recycle my home's trash every 2-3 weeks.
Ruba A
TX USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 21:11:23 (CDT)
My 4th grade class and I are motivated to raise at least $50 to promote Earth Day and other programs to raise awareness about the problems facing our planet.
Rebecca Audet
Stratham, NH USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 19:29:08 (CDT)
I will clean up the trash in my town, nieghborhood, and community lakes. I will spread the word to all of my friends and family. and from now on i will conserve engery, and water while recycling everything i use.
Lindsey Shakter
pineville, nc USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 17:50:51 (CDT)
i will be telling my class about earth day and what we should do. im also plating trees and piking up trash. and reminding kids and adolts to recicle
paige
tucson, AZ USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 17:22:29 (CDT)
My personal commitment for the day is to clean up a bit up every beach in my town. I will also be going to a animal shelter to volenteer.
Luna
Santa Cruz , CA USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 16:59:01 (CDT)
My personal commitment on Earth Day is to keep over 50,000 pounds of electronic waste out of our landfills. On April 1, 2008 we already did 9,700 pounds, and we will continue.
Michael
Chatsworth, CA USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 13:55:51 (CDT)
I am so excited for earth day this year! I hope that this upcoming year can be earth day all around. For earth day this year I will updating my recycling system so that I can recycle nearly everything I use. Lets leave the world better than we found it! Namaste
Jenica Adlard
Woodland, UT USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 10:58:30 (CDT)
I personally commit to collect coins at my school and donate them through coinstar. Also, I am going to walk the mile to school on Earth Day, and I am going to buy a green bag and use it for my shopping, etc.
Mandy
Tyler, TX USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 09:27:11 (CDT)
I have been recycling for a long time and even take things home from work that get thrown away in our area. In the summer months I always hang my clothes outside to dry. I've just bought some cloth grocery bags to use but I've just have to learn to grab them when I shop! I plan on buying energy efficient light bulbs soon and will be adding some insulation in areas of my house that had shown heat escaping after having a thermal scan done. I'm always looking for other ways to save and will continue to do so and encourage others as well.
Tina Harris
Merrill, MI USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 06:52:36 (CDT)
My personal commitment is to stop littering, and not let other people litter either. I will pick up trash on the ground whenever I see it. And I will start recycling. =)
Chelsi Ritchie
Racine, Oh USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 06:19:20 (CDT)
I made the commitment to recycle materials, use cleaning products made of natural materials & to use reusable shopping bags.
Chris Miller
Parsons, KS USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 06:15:28 (CDT)
I'm goiing to commit to rasing as much money as i can not only for earth day but to saving the polar bears!! My hope is to raise at least $200, $100 for each thing. I wanna get my community, family and friends involved. By doing this i can help the wonderful place i live people i love and boost my inner confidence knowing i helped something very important!!!
Leni Duret
Astoria, OR USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 23:46:12 (CDT)
A continuation of the earth hour theme, lights out for a while. The kids and I enjoyed it so much, we decided to do it more often. This is also an opportunity to continue to explain why we're making the changes we are in our household, our lifestyle.
Sarah Clark
Albany, GA USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 23:36:14 (CDT)
I will not use electricity on that day!! PS PROTECT ENDANGER animals!!
Mickeymouse
Santa Cruz, CA USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 18:23:26 (CDT)
I dry my clothes on clothing-racks instead of using the dryer. I conserve water whenever possible. We use no chemicals on our lawn. We eat lttle meat. We re-insulated our house and put in energie efficient windows.
delia
Clarence, NY USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 16:06:52 (CDT)
I am going to plant a tree at my friend's house. It was a Christmas tree and we have been planning to plant it in the yard.
Lukas P.
Santa Cruz, CA USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 16:02:00 (CDT)
I pledge to take care of the Earth by helping animals in need and not littering and picking up litter when i come across it and being as "green" as possible to help save this earth not only on earth day, but every day.
Laycee Hince
Dennison, Mn USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 12:46:47 (CDT)
I have changed most light bulbs to energy efficient. I intend to find a green energy supplier I recycle everyn thing I can I am more aware of the need to leave the car at home
alice maclean
glasgow, UK - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 12:13:10 (CDT)
My friends and I are girl scouts that are doing the Bronze Award. We will be making a diffence by cleaning up our schools garden and planting new plants.
Lauren Senko
Hicksville, NY USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 10:29:27 (CDT)
We are learning about biomes and ecosystems in my fourth grade class. We are starting a project in which the students do research on one of the endangered animals that you can "adopt" on your website. We are discussing why they are endangered and what we can do to help. Then we are going to raise money to adopt the animal that the class votes on.
Craig
South Bend, IN USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 10:27:42 (CDT)
I'll share with all my friend about earth day and create awareness for all people around.
medisson
Kuala Lumpur, Cheras Malaysia - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 09:33:42 (CDT)
I'm turning off lights more.
Marko
darien, iL USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 09:25:42 (CDT)
Helping to save the planet by recycling as much as I can.
Brian Flickinger
Port Carbon, PA USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 07:00:04 (CDT)
I am planning on working with my friends to clean up my school for earth today along with sortting and organizing my recyclables so they are ready to go to the recycling center, the next day. In Addition I am infroming my school about the cause in hope that they wil take action in our community.
Ryan Saloma
charlotte, MI USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 20:32:38 (CDT)
I will turn off a unesscacary lights, use rechargable batteries, refill plastic water bottles, and raise awarness of Earth Day.
E
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 19:59:14 (CDT)
My personal commitment for Earth Day is to get my family recycling everything we can, use cloth bags instead of plastic, convince my household to change to green cleaners, cut lights off when I'm not using them, donate more to environmental causes, use my consumer power positively, and try to educate my community on how they can do the same.
Louise
Macon, Ga USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 17:44:43 (CDT)
This year my students and I will clean the school grounds and plant some flowers in an effort to beautify our school campus. We will also have a energy savings hour.
melvon dickens
tarboro, nc USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 09:16:10 (CDT)
I promise that all recycleables will go in the recycleing bin and not the garbage can.
Kelly
Cottage Grove, MN USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 09:01:55 (CDT)
We got to change the way we live right a way so the anmals can live
gerald
ohio, flushing USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 08:52:27 (CDT)
I will save all my money that I get from my parents
kayla
batimore, maryland USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 08:38:26 (CDT)
Im going to continue to teach my children the importance of recycling and we are goig to plant several trees and flowers during the month of april.Also, we are going to help clean the sides of the road in our small community and try to get the neighbors to join in the effort. KEEP IT CLEAN!!!
tonya
hamlet, nc USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 08:22:07 (CDT)
I will start to watch everything I do and make a difference in this world!
Zoe
Vrginia Beach, VA USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 06:00:11 (CDT)
I want to recycle more &spread; the word about being greener.
jiminey :)
San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 22:03:26 (CDT)
I've been recycling for many years, but now I'm trying to look at products' packages to make sure they are recyclable. I've also begun composting so that much less of my trash goes in the garbage.
Naletta
Houston, TX USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 20:14:57 (CDT)
I teach 5th grade and will do a month long unit on Earth Day. I will encourage all of my students to commit to atleast one thing they will change at home. I will also try to get all the teachers in my school to turn off thier lights for atleast 1 hour on Earth Day. I will commit to turning of my classrooms lights for an hour everyday. My class love doing their work with the lights off and using just the natural light from our windows.
Tisa
Bakersfield, ca USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 20:08:53 (CDT)
My commitment is have my 501(c)3 NFP organization support all WWF events/causes. A strong environmentalist, I believe that the world is as much of the animals as it is ours. Our goal is to adopt each animal (80 in all) and support such events further on. Our planet lately has been changing in drastic ways, and of course there people on both sides saying its natural or due to us. Well that doesn't explain poaching, logging, or animal trafficking. So I commit myself and organization to spreading the word to as many ears as possible.
Jeff Rusin
Chicago, Illinois USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 18:29:15 (CDT)
We are having an Earth Day Birthday Party for our son who is turning 6. We'll have a scavenger hunt at a local park. The kids are going to look for clues on how to improve the environment and save energy. Our son is requesting donations for WWF instead of presents too!
Debbi
Wilmington, DE USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 09:55:49 (CDT)
We are going to continue to talk to everyone about their foot print on the Earth and how to reduce it. We have been educating our families, friends and acquaintances about using tote bags for shopping, fully biodegradable corn-based garbage bags, fluorescent light bulbs, hot water management, water conservation, etc. We have never organized an event, but we are thinking of trying our hand at it, and I am not sure what we will do just yet. Maybe a local lights out event, or xeriscaping for water conservation challenge.
Robin and Paul Capodilupo
Indialantic , FL USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 07:28:14 (CDT)
AT HOME WE ARE DOING EVERYDAY AND EARTH DAY FOR APRIL WE HAVE A SPECIAL CHALLENGE LIKE UNPLUGGED THE TV NOT TO USE THE BLOW-DRYER AND ENERGY SAVE PLAN WIHT THE POWER COMPANY
ELDA HERRERA
TUCSON, AZ USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 01:23:23 (CDT)
my personal pledge for earth day is to spread the word around and tell everyone to try to make the world a better place,im also gonna recycle and try to live a greener life
gisselle benitez
van nuys, ca USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 23:05:15 (CDT)
I would like to make a speach for the Earth Day 2008 in my school speech contest.
Zhou Tengchao
Guangzhou , GD China - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 22:49:17 (CDT)
I plan to become more "greener" than I was last year. I want to recycle more and also convince other people to walk, ride their bikes, or carpool to school, practice, or work everyday! I live two blocks away from my school and I walk to school everyday, even in the rain or the sun!
Erika Harris
San Francisco, CA USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 20:05:50 (CDT)
My friends and I will spend the day on Earth Day cleaning the city roads and planting trees around the neighborhood. We will Recycle all of the garbage that are recyclable.
Audrey
canton, ga USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 19:58:43 (CDT)
Most importantly... making sure my kids are aware!! They are who will carry on this surge that has begun. We are trying to reduce our waste, beginning to buy organic, we have switched over our bulbs to CFL's... just being conscientious of our impact.
Chelli
Edmond, OK USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 18:20:33 (CDT)
I will get as many people as possible to write to the Virginia governor, delegates, and senator to get them to make laws against animal/chemical pollution going into the Chesapeake Bay watersheds. It only takes 5 people to make it a hot issue! I'm also collecting change for the coinstar donation through this organization. I no longer eat meat but I will try persuade others to do the same, to do the right thing. Not the selfish easy thing we've been doing wrong for so long.
Amanda Foster
Hampton, VA USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 14:45:25 (CDT)
I will continue to recycle and takes all of our recyclables to center for that. Changed all of our lightbulbs to the new funny shaped ones. Bought the reusable green bags from Albertson's where I do all my grocery shopping.
Nancy
Ramona, CA USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 13:56:47 (CDT)
I am going to continue to bring my recyclables to the community recycling collection. I am going to take shorter showers. I am already turning off lights and electronics when I am not using them or unplug them when I am away from an extended period of time. I will also continue to wash full loads of clothing and continue to buy goods with containers that are recyclable. I will attempt again to bring my own eating utensils, cups, and plates to parties to reduce the amount of trash produced by paper and styrofoam goods.
Susan
Honolulu, HI USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 13:47:27 (CDT)
Started recycling everything I can - things like cereal boxes, too! Bought some reusable shopping bags, take advantage of the Goodwill Store, turn off power to computers and lights that are on powerstrips (drives my husband nuts) and reuse everything I can!
Catbelly
Maple Shade, nj USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 13:02:09 (CDT)
For earth day, my elementary school is having a Green Fair. We will be demostrating and stating different things average people can do to help the enviorment. I am president of this fair and i will be directing it. I am deeply moved by global warming and doing whatever it is I can do. Your commercial with the polar bears made me cry, and i want them to have a home, and will do whatever in my power to help all animals in danger. Thankyou WWF for helping me realize this, and for making such a difference.
Natalie
USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 11:47:32 (CDT)
I am going to start recycling more.
Heidi
mentor, oh USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:24:46 (CDT)
i am going to plant some trees and show the grand kids what we need to do for our country to save our earth.
BERT ALLMAN
seymour, in USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:24:45 (CDT)
I pledge to make this world a better place for my children.
Karen r
glen allen, vA USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 09:08:17 (CDT)
I will commute to work by public transportation - instead of driving into the city which I do daily for convenience. I have switched to the "curly" lightbulbs and recycle regularly. The biggest change I will make is to bike more instead of driving - especially in the community to places neary.
Tonetta Spencer
Largo, MD USA - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 07:03:51 (CDT)
I am going to make leopard print items like hats, scarfs, blankets, and pencil grips and sell them to raise money to educate people about the struggle of the Amur leopard. I am also going to write an essay about this rare and endangered animal and give it to everyone who donates money or buys something. There are less than 40 Amur leopards left in the wild today. I am going to donate the money I raise to the World Wildlife Fund on behalf of this rare and special cat. My family and I are also going to turn off all our lights and have a candle light party for Earth Hour.
Shannon Carlson
Evanston, IL USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 21:29:53 (CDT)
My school and another school have both started an Green/EcoClub to help the school become more energy-efficient and green. The whole schools have also been asked to participate in Earth Hour.
Sofie
Campbell, CA USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 21:16:54 (CDT)
I have actually been committing to helping improve the environment for 20 years or more. I recycle almost all of my paper, cardboard, newspaper, glass, tin, plastic...and anything else I can think of. Any of my trees/limbs that fall, I use in my fireplaces as a supplement for heat in the winter. I shop on a regular basis at the thrift shops so as to "Reuse!" I own six vehicles, but only drive "all" of them a total of maybe 3,000 miles a year...my "Other" transportation is my bicycle!!! I like to c keep my heat on 65 degrees during the winter, and the cooling at about 85, just enough to remove the humidity and be comfortable! I have just recently changed most of my bulbs over to the energy saving bulbs, except on my drawing table...and I may try them there as well if I can get bright enough ones!
Joe Gutknecht
St. Louis, MO USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 16:10:07 (CDT)
I have always made it my commitment to recycle and practice organic gardening. This year I have already provided an area at my place of business were my co-workers and I can work together as a team to recycle more paper. I have always made recycling a part of my life and this year I am commited to helping others make the same choose.
Kristin Scott
Felton, Pa USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 12:34:05 (CDT)
We are going to plant a tulip poplar in the school garden. This is in honor of the great state of Tennessee
Fulton High Government
Knoxville, TN USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 10:33:09 (CDT)
For Every elmentary school to be off from school
Barbra
Sacramento, ca USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 08:48:49 (CDT)
My 4th grade class is collecting coins from students at the school and local businesses to donate to WWF.
Tammy Rieger
Elsinboro, NJ USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 08:17:17 (CDT)
Completely shutting power down at my house, spending time with family.
Andre Camors
Milton, ON Canada - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 08:15:30 (CDT)
Me and my Friend Alena are working together to present a fact every day to our school on how they can conserve energy and do somthing to help the world. We are also going to hold a bake sale on earth day in order to raise money for different organizations (including WWF).
Tori Pringle
Roswell, ga USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 08:01:41 (CDT)
we are having a lights off party on the 29th of march and hope to have 4 other families here to help to remind them not to use any lights for an hour. we may make it a monthly event its a nice excuse for a neighbourly get together.
christina treg
perth, Western Australis australia - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 18:16:48 (CDT)
Me and my family bought recycable earth friendly bags from Albertsons,Target,and Costco!We are trying to cut back on the use of plastic bags but we also recycle those.We are using them as trash bag liners for our smaller trash cans.I am big on recycling! :)
Brittany
Billings, MT USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 11:33:57 (CDT)
For Earth Day this April I decided I am going to cut back paper i use in school by not doing my homework!! =]
Lauren
Greenville, PA USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 10:37:56 (CDT)
I will sign up to reduce my junk mail and will start paying one of my bills on line to reduce the paper sent to my house.
Ms. Klein
Houston, Texas USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 08:50:36 (CDT)
My family and I are shutting off lights and other energy-consuming devices between 7-9 pm this Saturday, March 29. As well, we will refrain from using any of our motor vehicles during the day to save on gas and help reduce emissions.
Chito Yorro
Markham, ON Canada - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 07:24:56 (CDT)
I work in a physician's office. I have started a recycling program that will eventually enclude the entire office complex. There is no recycling pick up at our office location, so I am personally collecting the recycling and taking it to my home for pick up each week. I have also encouraged my office owner to go to electronic medical records to cut back on the amount of paper we use on a daily basis. We have changed out all light bulbs for low energy florecents. I have also encouraged the entire office, as well as the patients, to participate in Earth Hour.
Ann
Port Charlotte, FL USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 21:35:33 (CDT)
I'm collecting change from kids on my track team and for Easter, my family found an abandoned baby squirrel so we're raising it and dropper-feeding it ourselves!!
Jade
Pasadena, TX USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 20:42:31 (CDT)
I started an Environmental Group at the middle school I work at this year. We are learning all about how to help the environment. So far, we have had a beach cleanup, helping recycle all the papers at the school, and are raising awareness to others about the "little" things they can do to make BIG changes in the environment! We are collecting money for the WWF for Earth Day...we pledged $50, but will probably have much more than that!!!! The students are soooo into it!! It makes them feel good about themselves...and they are the future!
Carolyn Shopovick
Stuart, FL USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 19:11:10 (CDT)
I plan on giving out trees to friends and family to plant in honor of my father, Edward Cotton, who passed away last fall - He engaged everyone he met in conversations about the environment, sharing his view of the wonder of nature, along with facts and tips of what individuals could do to protect and help the environment in our own backyards. He began his environmental awareness at the age of 14 in the 1930's and spent his entire life being a champion of birds, trees and their eco-systems.
Mary Cotton Richard
MA USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 16:25:01 (CDT)
I already recycle just about everything, save what I can't recycle, buy almost everything used, donate my old stuff I can't use, patch everything so I don't have to buy much, use flourescent lightbulbs, turn out lights, use as little water as possible, protest use of plastic water bottles, and plead that everyone around me do the same. Last year on Earth Day, I organized a trash pick up along the highway with four of my friends. We picked up 29 bags of trash in 1/4 mile. This year I hope to get more people and cover more area. I will also make a generous donation to one of the many environmental organizations, depending on what issue is being stressed. These are both small things in the scheme of things, but I hope that maybe I can make a little difference.
Akilah
Albuquerque, NM USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 15:01:54 (CDT)
I will make sure that the products I purchase have earth friendly packaging.
jenny
mukwonago, wi USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 14:24:01 (CDT)
I will start right now in my house. I will change all the lights to the other ones,which helps the environment and energy. Separate the trash. A right use of water. Try to talk with my neighborns.
Maru Vega
Mexico,city, Mexico - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 12:35:09 (CDT)
I'm so excited about Earth Day! I'm collecting change right now, and I will definitely reach $50. I recycle ANYTHING that can be recycled, and I am part of the after school recycling team, and we DIG THROUGH TRASH if we have to to get the recyclables. I also do some community service at a near by swamp. It's AWESOME!
Pranjali
San Fransisco, CA USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 09:44:07 (CDT)
I committed to raising at least $50 in change. Well, last night I went with my sister and we donated $180 to WWF through Coinstar. It felt great and I've decided to bring my change collector to my office and continue to collect change to donate rather than to keep. I would turn in change about twice a year and have to say the feelings I experienced last night reinforced how rewarding it is to use that money for positive change. This will be a permanent change for me!
Kristen Stavisky
West Nyack, ny USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 09:43:34 (CDT)
In my school, we recycle paper in many of the classrooms, junk mail,and cardboard boxes. Our custodians are very helpful in breaking down the boxes. My students help me load the recycling for transport.
Martha Stroman
Aransas Pass, TX USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 09:42:33 (CDT)
We pulled out all of the water grubbing plants and filled our garden with cacti and succulents. On top of that we have been using our gray water for the garden. We have a beautiful space, with no additional cost to us or Mother Earth.
Jody
San Diego, C USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 09:16:13 (CDT)
I plan to clean up the trash in my current and surrounding areas. Also I plan to pass the word n recycling and plant a few new plants.
Casse Moore
woodville, al USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 08:31:31 (CDT)
At my job we try very hard to recycle all kinds of paper be it from an invoice to a envelope. Since we work at a dry cleaners we try to have all customers return our hangers back to us. We also have a small variety of plants in the waiting area of our store.
Fabiola Mendes
Pawtucket, RI USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 07:26:43 (CDT)
i want to spread the word about making the world a better place by convincing my friends to share even just a penny to support wildlife.
Laurel Oldershaw
berkeley, CA USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 23:52:58 (CDT)
Purchased a Hybrid Car, I love leaving less carbon-burning less Fuel. I may run eletric and slow,how fast are you Racing to that Light TO STOP ! Making a difference has always been a heart felt for our Earth. Stop wasting Now ! Save our Earth
Audrey Martini
OP, Ks USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 23:22:48 (CDT)
I have already emptied my coin jars and sent that much via Coinstar from Ralphs,and sent those receipts, and the jar is still open here. Also, our lights go out here for an hour this Saturday, SJF
Stephen Fitzpatrick
Malibu, CA USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 22:54:45 (CDT)
I already recycle everything my town allows, and even take recyclables from my patients' homes, if they don't! I signed on for 100% Wind power for my electricity needs, when it became available, and have begun transitioning to fluorescent bulbs in my home. Although I am unable to take mass transit or carpool for my job as a Home Health Nurse, I do drive a small compact car, choose not to drive whenever I can, and encourage friends and family to do the same. I have been a member of WWF since 1985, when they were looking to stop the horrific slash and burn practices in South America by the Burger King group. I continue to boycott the reataurant to this day! This past Christmas I adopted (2) endangered species, as gifts for family members, and regularly donate to special appeals by WWF.
Sandy Cumming
Tn Tonawanda, NY USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 19:49:28 (CDT)
recycle our classroom papers, excess worksheets, plastic and glass objects..rcrycle and educate my students!
Marilyn Yuen
Kahului, HI USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 17:39:39 (CDT)
Not just for Earth Day but everyday now...I will ride my bike more,turn off the lights,stop eating meat(didn't know this made such a HUGE impact)encourage those around me to make small changes that much a big difference.
Vickie
Florence, AZ USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 17:28:41 (CDT)
Last year we started recycling here at home, and with each new visitor to our house, we teach them about recycling and how just having less landfill space can create less dangerous greenhouse gasses, reusing materials that are already available instead of gathering more from nature. I don't write checks anymore, saving on envelopes, stamps, and paper for checks. This year we are aiming for a more vegetarian household, thereby reducing our personal contribution to toxic CO gasses. We have two NO MEAT days, and are aiming to get that up to three or four by the end of the year. We use canvas bags or recycle the plastic bags, buy organic or transition(switching over to organic), and keep lights and other energy waste down to a minimum.
Patricia Baker
Amarillo, TX USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 17:06:10 (CDT)
I am having a big yard sale next weekend. My goal is to raise at least $50, but hopefully I will raise more. I got a few of my family members to donate some of their unwanted things for the sale. I just figured it would be a good way to let people reuse and to raise some money for such a worthy cause.
Kyann Barton
Taswell, IN USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:38:24 (CDT)
I'm waiting to get my change bin in the mail and I will sit it out on the counter where I work. I do believe I will hit the $50.00 mark and maybe more!
Patricia Akers
Westminster, Colorado USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:08:26 (CDT)
My family does not use a dryer, we hang our clothes on the line, we hand wash all our dishes, and would rather leave our windows open than turn on the AC. We compost, have reusable shopping bags, and turn off all the lights when they are not being used, we also use natural light during the day rather than turning on the lights. We recycle everything we can and have converted all our light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs. This earth day I have helped organize earth week events at my college including WWF coin collection, a tree planting, a facebook blog about earth day , and viewings of planet earth as well as other activities. I personally am planting new flowers in my garden as well as a new fruit tree in my yard. Yay not having to buy yummy fruit!
Lindsay Marron
Baltimore, MD USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:39:49 (CDT)
i use reusable bags at the store, recycle, composte, buy organic, grow my own veggies, and i plan on planting as many trees as i can this year.
rachel
elkmont, a, USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 00:18:06 (CDT)
My commitment for Earth Day is to recycle everything possible, plant some trees and try to use reuseable tote bags at the grocery store instead of paper or plastic.
Jennifer Harker
Jasper, IN United States - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 22:58:25 (CDT)
Carpooling in my Prius. Packing my lunch. Running errands only to along my route to and from work. Encouraging staff to do all the same everyday.
Felicia French
Phoenix, AZ USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 20:13:19 (CDT)
I am collecting loose change and then I am going to donate all the 2nd Grade change then donating it to you<>
Britney
Mahwah, NJ USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 18:41:00 (CDT)
I've already raised $130.00 toward my goal of $200.00+! And that was just in one day--Easter Sunday, in one store that was like a ghost town because of the holiday! Imagine how well I'll do in the weeks to come!!! Please send me some small leaflets or brochures asap that I can pass out to donors. I decorated my table with plush animals that I borrowed from them, which looked really cool, and I laminated both the full-color marketing sheet and the email instructions you sent, and taped them to the front of the table. And it would be great to have some brochures on hand to show donors some of the projects that WWF does and the Mission Statement and vision and all that. Whatever you can find quickly--100-200 would be great. (I recommend that you make this part of your standard kit--at least 30-50 or more, depending on the dollar amount that the person pledges to raise. I know printing costs are an expense; but it really adds a dimension to the credibility and informativeness of the booth.) And please send another kit so I can enroll someone else in colecting for you, too! (Several people told me they were already members. I also referred non-donors to the website, and reminded everyone about Earth Day.) Also, I'd like to set up a table at Earth Day here in St. Louis. Do you already have someone doing this? If so, I'd love to partner up with them and donate some time; if not, I'd love to be the one doing it--in which event (pun intended!) I'll need shirts, brochures, plush animals, more collection kits, and whatever else you'd want me to deck out the booth with, as well as full instructions on protocols and procedures. I need to see if they still have spaces available. Please let me know. It's a very fun way to connect with people and contribute to a very worthwhile cause. Together, we can "make some change"--and save this beautiful world for all life forms who share it. Barry Kepp
Barry Kepp
St. Louis, MO USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 14:57:14 (CDT)
this sat we are having a recycling for electronics and i have collected computers and such to take to them. at work ive started bins for recycling paper and plastic and taking it to the recycling center in fairhope.
Casey Bowles
chickasaw, Al USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 14:07:34 (CDT)
Once or twice a week I don't drive my car at all, I only ride my bike. Also, I try to go vegetarian at least once a week and I use reusable bags at the grocery store.
Sam Madox
Westlake Village, CA USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 14:01:13 (CDT)
My friends and I plan on getting together and planting some Oak trees, and then going around everywhere we can cover and picking up trash.
Kayla
St. Louis, MO USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 12:57:18 (CDT)
I am coordinating a community yard sale with our patients at our business to recycle and re use. We will raffle off eco friendly prizes and do a 50/50 raffle and donate our half.
Brigitte
matawan, nj USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 at 09:40:46 (CDT)
my sister Angel and I are planning to have a neighborhood-fundraiser to help out at the columbus zoo and to pick up as much litter in our neighborhood as we possibly can
Autumn
reynoldsburg, OH USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 18:34:50 (CDT)
I plan to go out and pick up every ciggarete butt i can find and put them where they belong instead of leaving them on the ground
Angel
reynoldsburg, OH USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 18:28:01 (CDT)
to recycle more!
dawn herdman
endicott, ny USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 17:52:41 (CDT)
instead using cars or mottor bikes, we can use bikes or just walk, so we wont contaminate more, and instead of burning gasoline we are burning calories.
diana smitherman
san marcos, CA USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 16:10:46 (CDT)
i plain to recycle as much as possiable , only buy products that use recycle products
Barbara Butler
Auburn, KS USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 13:47:50 (CDT)
I'm preparing five Earth Day packages for five people. I'll give them out three weeks in advance of earth day, so that these five people can then prepare five packages before earth day and so on. Package will contain things like..a cloth rag (with a note to use this instead of paper), a cloth bag for the grocery store, an energy efficent light, articles about our local recycling program, the phone number where to buy a recycle caddy. And several fun packaged (fortune cookie type) hints and facts about Earth Day relative items. Also a suggestion that they begin this year, with their children, celebrating earth day in some unique way. To make earth day as important to the children as Halloween or Valentines Day. Becuase it is SOOOO much more important than the "candy" holidays. With children, this may require tricking them with sugary items like earth day cup cakes or "green eggs and ham". What ever it takes, will be my suggestion. Lastly, a short note about the connection between a clean earth and a clean body. How it's all indisputably connected. Buy organgic, but buy local first and other great ideas.
Paula Wyatt
Windermere, FL USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:18:12 (CDT)
collecting coins for change
Lydia Kalish
OGDEN, uT. USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:15:02 (CDT)
will do more recycling in my household
Sam Lyle
Irving, TX United States - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 09:40:23 (CDT)
will do more recycling in my household
Rowena Lyle
Irving, TX United States - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 09:40:13 (CDT)
i will raise money for my local school to create a recycling program for newspapers, copying paper, glass, plastic bottles and printing cartridges
REGINA GREAVES
EFLAND, NC USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 09:06:06 (CDT)
My children and grandchildren will go around our community and clean up garbage
Vicki Thompson
sheboygan, wi USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 07:49:41 (CDT)
keep trash off the streets and keep our animals happy
Nika Booker
Sacramento, CA United States - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 22:59:02 (CDT)
My friend Erica and I just started volunteering at Sarvey Wildlife Center to rehabilitate injured wild animals. We are also putting together a newsletter called "Planet Savers" to inform the public about environmental issues, such as the climate change. We recycle, and do everything we can to conserve our earth. SAVE THE EARTH!!!
Sophie Edwards
Kirkland, WA USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 21:52:15 (CDT)
I want to be more "green" and to teach my children to do so.
breah
centennial, co USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 21:17:24 (CDT)
I hope that everyone helps the earth out and pretects it.
Amber
keller, tx USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 16:38:28 (CDT)
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annette lewis
Philadephia, PA USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 14:40:14 (CDT)
We (my family) truly tries to live "Earth Day Everyday", but this year we are committing to trying to overcome our mutual shynesses and educate our neighbors, co-workers, and classmates about the benefit of being futuristic thinking and conserving for the future of the entire world.
Dave
St,>Louis Park, mn USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 13:27:16 (CDT)
continue to conserve and recycle and use foresent bulbs in home
James Whitfield, Sr.
Ocala, FL USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 12:57:46 (CDT)
I want to help change our future for my daughter.
kristina lindsey
Forney, TX USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 12:45:04 (CDT)
me and my family to go thru some good used clothing we have and donate to a family in need here in town
joyce valle
Green Springs, oh USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 12:43:19 (CDT)
For Earth Day this year we will be planting trees, handing out recycled flyers on the importance of the Earth and what we can do to save it, and also having a mile walk for the Earth!
Jennifer Parson
Winona, MS USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 11:11:33 (CDT)
Salute to our MotherEarth. On every 5th June, I plant a tree to save Environment to some extent.Fortunetly, few days before my good friend send me WWF postcard via which I come to know about Great occasion, 'EARTHDAY.' I plan to decrease use of polythene bags for next one year, use of bicycle if my destination is 3 km or less indistance, to give some charity to local Zoo and many more. I Request u, specially to all INDIANS,to come frwd and give your valuable to save our MotherEarth.
DIPESH KARIYA
Nagpur, MAH India - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 11:07:29 (CDT)
to recycle more plants trees
mamie smith
saint joseph, mo 64505 - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10:33:40 (CDT)
I will donate 10% of my BeautiControl sales to WWF. If you would like to help spread the word about this, please visit or tell people about my web-site: www.beautipage.com/kickbackandrelax
Sheri Lebroke
Delavan, WI USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10:12:22 (CDT)
pick up all trash i see in my neiborhood, tell all the children how to recycle and not litter
scott marvel
new bedford, ma USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 09:21:23 (CDT)
trying to save earthworms that insist on sunbathing on the birm of the asphalt road and grow from there into lowering my $29 Terra Pass carbon credit and save more horses and write longer letters for the environment and do as much as i can for the earth that nurtures us
haase johnston
coraopolis, pa USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 07:54:26 (CDT)
i am committed to wild life and will continue to do so my terra pass credit is $29.00 i will continue to try to save earth worms that like to
haase.johnston
coraopolis, pa USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 07:49:01 (CDT)
For 25 years I have shopped with 2 canvas shopping bags; for five years I've driven a Prius, and now my daughter has one. I hold it to the speed limit, which is risky on I-80. For three years my house has used new corkscrew light bulbs. For two years, a third of my yard has been converted from lawn to native, drought-tolerant plants and two new native trees. And this year I will plant one new native tree and attend the Davis EarthDay fair to see what new ideas I can share. It is tough, but I'm training my student tenant (from S.E. Asia) to separate his trash and recycle. Also, I listen to my 5th grade granddaughter for her fresh perspectives. For the week of EarthDay, I plan to irritate geezer friends into a new habit of turning out the lights as they move from one room in their house to another.
Dale Heckman
Davis, Calif USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 01:07:38 (CDT)
I will Plant a garden and a few trees outside, i have already bought the plants. I plan to raise at least $200-$300. And i already have $100 saved u to give to the zoo. Animals and the earth are a huge part of my life. Help conserve then. It will make a difference.
Rachel Lutz
mohnton, pa USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 22:59:57 (CDT)
Every year on Earth day I throw on the gloves, grab a couple garbage bags and clean up the side of the round around my house. I live in a rural area so there aren't many houses, but there is plenty of trash that people throw out of their cars. Hopefully the snow will be melted by then or it may be a bit difficult!!
Mel Cook
Avon, ME USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 20:47:43 (CDT)
i have raised 300 dollars and i have given that money to the zoo. that money helped build a gorilla habitat for abonded gorillas.
samantha
wichita, ks USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 19:39:26 (CDT)
ond day i was looking for frogs in the creek by my house and i saw 6 baby turtles on a paper bag and i took them to my pond behind my house and let them go and they still live there to day, so make a chang it can really help by making the earth a better place for all of god creatures.(even the little things)will help.
samantha
wichita, ks USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 19:36:18 (CDT)
I will collect at least $50 but my goal is $200. I will do this by depositing all my spare change in the bin and asking all others that I know to do the same with their spare change. Together we can make a difference!!
Jessica
Milford, CT USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 18:26:39 (CDT)
I will make good on a long-standing dream of becoming a beekeeper to help preserve these creatures. I will also plant as large an organic garden as I can maintain.
Susan Wozniak
Easthampton, MA USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 17:37:44 (CDT)
My personal commitment for Earth Day: I'm starting a club in my Middle School with all the girls in my grade who are "treehuggers". On Earth Day, none of us will eat meat (me and one other girl don't eat meat anyway), and we'll all group hug around a tree after school. Our club is called Treehuggs and Kisses. Our school gives out small baby pine trees each year, and we'll all plant our tree.
Cassidy
Lansing, MI USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 16:46:43 (CDT)
The Saturday before and after Earth Day we will be in 2 different forest preserves in our area celebrating Earth Day with the community with our 10 "live" bird of prey education ambassadors which include 2 Endangered Species in Illinois (Northern Harrier and Common Barn Owl). We also will be bringing biological artifacts such as wings, feet, eggs, pellets and taxidermied specimens. We provide education about habitat loss, conservation, climate change,information on the individual species we have, why we need raptors in our environment, and what all of us can do to not only help these magnificant creatures but all plants and animals on planet earth.
Candace
Loves Park, IL USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 15:43:00 (CDT)
I am commiting to make a change and to educate my neighbors
Mary McKinney
Cardington, Ohio USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 13:21:38 (CDT)
When I go for my evening walks, I am going to cary trash bags that one can get free of charge from our chamber of commerce. I am going to begin picking up trash as I walk. I will take a different route everytime and hopefully, others in my town will take notice and begin doing the same in their neighborhood!The bags can be left beside the road and the sanitation department will pick them up as they travel their regular route.
Debi Stuckey
Andalusia, Ala USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 10:58:12 (CDT)
I am 10 years old and committed to making a difference by raising awareness among family and friends and organizing trips to collect air potatoes from natural hammocks. For my birthday this year on May 8th, instead of a typical birthday party we will hold an earth-friendly event to help the environment. For the holidays, many of my relatives gave me a different kind of gift --sponsoring an endangered animal. Children too can make a difference!
Isabel de la Huerta
miami, fl USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 10:03:00 (CDT)
I will recycle more and keep lights turned off as much as possible.
Marian Martin
Denton, TX USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 10:02:33 (CDT)
Wonderful idea.... i pledge my fullest support ,
Marshini.M.Rao
Bangalore, Karnataka INDIA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 09:58:49 (CDT)
My personal commitment is to never just settle for the lesser evil but DEMAND a good eco-friendlyl, non slave trade, local, organic option in every corner of my life.
Scully Appleseed
Eugene, OR USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 09:37:53 (CDT)
I have engaged with men of souls fit to reform the ills of all mankind.(T, Otway) 1632. The responsible stewardship of the planet earth is the most noble cause I can think of being involved with today.
Luke Sexton
South Point, OH USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 09:26:46 (CDT)
I will be working with my ecotourism class in cleaning up a stretch of the Musconetcong River near Penwell Mill in Washington Township, NJ.
Patricia Butler
Belvidere, NJ USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 09:03:19 (CDT)
I am hosting an ANIMAL SAFARI costume party in order to collect donations.
Jean Schwartz
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 08:32:00 (CDT)
I am co-president of the Environmental club at my school, and through the club and my environmental class we have sucessfully revived the recycling program at our school. This is a HUGE accomplishment on The Academy's part, and hope ti works as one small step in turning our school ecofriendly! We wanted to make this part of our Earth Day celebration, so on Earth Day we have part of a school assembly to talk to students about recycling.
Monica Perfetto
Olney, MD USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 08:03:36 (CDT)
I will host a tree planting birthday party with my friend. Everything will be eco-friendly!
Mina
Chesterfield, NJ USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 07:59:23 (CDT)
For Earth Day this year, I am going to make the commitment of selecting one of the graduate programs, that I've been accepted to, so that I may study Ecology and Conservation Biology and be of greater assistance to global biodiversity and education. I have also pledged to raise at least $100- for Earth Day, and am avidly trying to get people involved in Earth Hour here in New Jersey!
Andrea Shipley
East Brunswick, NJ USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 07:17:59 (CDT)
My personal commitment for Earth Day is to use less paper throughout my workday, and to recycle any and all paper that I am thrwing away.
Jacqueline
Miami, FL USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 07:05:52 (CDT)
awesome
ashley
ashdown, ar USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 13:24:39 (CDT)
I teach Science to over 700 kindergarteners. It is my job as a teacher & my obligation as a citizen to teach children to take care of the Earth & its' inhabitants. In April we really delve into 'Environmental Studies'. The children will be learning to nurture nature & take responsability for our planet. They also agreed to bring in their 'riches' to help the animals!
Pia Aumack
Brick, NJ USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 13:05:24 (CDT)
I'll be at the 5th annual Earth Day Poetry Reading at the Northern Great Lakes Center in Ashland at 7 p.m. April 22.
Eric Sharp
Ashland , WI USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 10:39:34 (CDT)
Do your part to make Earth Day everyday!
Vanessa Alpizar Gordon
Miami, FL USA - Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 10:04:02 (CDT)
I am a third grade teacher in Henderson, NV. All of the 3rd-5th grade has made a goal to contribute loose change to the WWF organization. Every year we also "adopt", or support, an animal from your endangered species list. I am so passionate about our environment and our planet, and I truly hope I can pass that to the generation that I am educating today. THANK YOU for your hard work!
Amanda Haag
Henderson, NV USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 19:17:15 (CDT)
To collect at least $50 in change for WWF. To spread the word about Earth Hour, and to encourage my neighbors to recycle.
Jessica
Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 18:37:19 (CDT)
To collect up to $50 or more in change to donate.
Jamie B.
St. Joseph, MO USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:38:57 (CDT)
I have been a vegetarian since December 2007!
Kimberly Cappelli
Tampa, FL USA - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 08:41:11 (CDT)
I am going to plant 100 trees in my locality.
N.S.R.Muralidharan
Salem, TN india - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 06:34:05 (CDT)
i pledge to use less electricity, not use geyser, and other such things i can do without. i also Pledge to use as less water as i can to save it and encourage ohers around me to do the same.
Bhumika Valmike
Mumbai, maharashtra india - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 04:08:05 (CDT)
I am letting go of buying any water in plastic bottles, which I used to offer to clients. I have bought "Earth Day is Every Day" t-shirts and am giving them to clients, friends and family to spread the word.
Joy W Arnold
Petal, MS USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 16:42:36 (CDT)
I am a teacher and I am going to have my class bring in their change from home and lunch money so we can donate it to the world wildlife fund before April 22nd.
laura sommi
bethpage, ny USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 08:57:47 (CDT)
My students and I have been discussing the effects of pollution throughout the school year. They say that pollution makes the Earth, animals, and people sick. They love the idea of recylcing, reducing, and reusing. We have read 100 books to help save 100 acres of rainforst. On Earth Day, I will take my students out to the play yard near our school to pick up trash.
Peggy
USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 05:54:39 (CDT)
My commitment for Earth Day is not to turn on any lights, and my commitment for the period of time is to collect as much spare change as I can to donate to WWF.
Molly
-, QLD Australia - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 02:38:12 (CDT)
My name is Sarah and I am thirteen years old. I'm a girl scout working on my silver award and I decided to organize a Beach clean up at a local beach, Bolsa Chica. I am very passionate about the environment and I try to help as much as I can. I collect plastic cans and aluminum cans to recycle them and I often walk around beaches and pick up trash. I decided to do my clean up on April 19th, which is the weekend before Earth Day. Bolsa Chica beach is having a Earth Day celebration and decided to tie my clean up into it. I love all of nature and always try to keep it clean but beaches are especially important to me. I've lived 20 minutes away from the nearest beach for half of my life, and i've grown attached to all of the beauty it possesses. To think that the carelessness of humans is killing all of the animals that call the beaches home is just a horrible thought. My beach clean up is not the only thing that I have done to celebrate Earth Day. In previous years, I have planted trees, flowers, and plants that the world needs more of. After hearing about the Earth hour on March 29, I have also decided to try to get my friends and neighbors to also celebrate this upcoming event. Organizing a clean up isn't very hard, and if you don't live near a beach, a park clean up is a great idea, too. Everyone can do something to help, and I hope that on April 22nd, everyone can forget everything that makes them different and just focus on helping the Earth.
Sarah
yorba linda, ca USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 22:41:14 (CDT)
My friends and I go out into the woods and walk around our neighborhoods and pick up trash. We do it every time we can go outside.
Kelsey Howard
Owensboro, Ky USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 21:00:53 (CDT)
I will help plant new trees and plants in our local park. The old trees died and had to be removed. This park was created to provide a stop for Monarch Butterflies.
Kathy
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 20:24:46 (CDT)
I will try to gather donations from people by keeping a jar during my garage sale.
Savannah
Sacramento, CA USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 19:57:38 (CDT)
I personally pledge to take action into the issues of wildlife conservation in my country, Costa Rica: shark hunting in the Cocos Is., protection of the leatherback and hawksbill turtle against unregulated urbanization in the coasts, and illegal logging. I have already signed up for monthly contributions to the WWF and participate in the passport program. I'll try to spread out the mission and work of the WWF at my school, with my family and my friends.
Paula Chacon
Columbus, OH USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 17:12:49 (CDT)
I reduce, reuse, recycle. I drive a hybrid. I'm helping to organize a Caring for Creation Festival at my church, although it will be held April 27th, rather than on Earth Day. Hey, two days to celebrate and get informed and involved!!
Debbie Geno
Wildwood, mo USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 09:31:55 (CDT)
I will collect money and talk to as many people as I can about making changes for our environment.
Larines
Allentown, pa USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 at 06:22:42 (CDT)
I just started a company called Zola: The Art of Living Green - www.zolagoods.com. Zola is committed to offering solutions to environmental challenges and empowering those who want to make a difference in their community. I'm going to get my neighbors (and their children) to come along with me and help pick up our neighborhood trash. I'm going to send out homemade fliers to share the news of what we are doing on earth day, and to ask them if they would like to participate. I am also going to include information on how to recycle the different trash, and my sermon on the plastic bag "Bring your own bag!". I've been really trying to pass on this message to anyone who will listen!
Ann Sutherland-Faerber
minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 16:34:35 (CDT)
By Earth Day I should be able to reach my goal of eliminating the use of plastic shopping bags by at least 99%. Instead, I started using cloth bags back in January. What a good feeling that is! I hope I am setting a good example for those around me.
Judy Williams
Muskegon, MI USA - Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 13:39:46 (CDT)
to collect change from co-workers and any left over change from purchases made by me and my family. Display focus so people can become aware of what worldwide life commitment is of making everyday a change for the betterment of our earth.
angie casas
richmond, tx USA - Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 06:34:10 (CDT)
we had plantation near our town 1350 trees among them around 300 grew so i planed to weed those plants on occasion of earth day with my friends.
bikram manandhar
banepa, kavre nepal - Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 03:21:30 (CDT)
I WILL CONVINCE MY FRIENDS & I TO GO ON A WALK 2 MY PARK & PICK UP "TRASH".....WHICH I THINK MOST OF IT WE'LL B ABLE TO RECYCLE......& IM GONNA CONVINCE THEM TO START RECYCLEING BECAUSE I ALWAYS BUG THEM W/ MY RECYCLING ADDICTION & THEY SAY THEY'RE "THINKING ABOUT IT".........ALSO CONVINCE MY DAD TO CHANGE ALL THE LIGHTBULBS IN MY HOUSE.....BECAUSE HE THINKS ITS NOT A GOOD IDEA........BUT I CONVINCED HIM 2 RECYCLE!!!!!!SO YAY!!!!!!.......I THINK I COULD CONVINCE HIM TO DO THAT 2......=D.........& ALSO POSTING LOTS OF RECYCLING & STUFF TO HELP THE EARTH ON MY WEBSITES......LIKE MYSPACE!!!!!!...........YAY!!!!!!!!GONNA BUG MORE PEOPLE W/ MY RECYCLING ADDICTION!!!!!!!!!....... ps-PEOPLE DONT FORGET ABOUT EARTH HOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MARCH 29TH 8PM!!!!!!!!!!TURN OFF THE LIGHTS!!!!!!!!![& everything else btw]
BIANCA [recycling addict]
Denver, co USA - Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 01:48:47 (CDT)
Collecting coins and to live a life helping our earth and its wonderful creatures. Also encourage others to help our world too. Letting the world know that I care, and what I'm doing on Earth Day, is helping to make a difference.
Kyra
Saint Louis, M0 USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 21:21:25 (CDT)
I am taking off work and plan to hike on Earth Day. I am taking extra bags for any trash I see on/along the trails.I plan to soak in the beauty of the mountains and treasure this day forever.
Karla
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 20:30:24 (CDT)
I will try and convince my roommates to recycle more, i will write down on my grocery list to remember to bring my cloth bags, and i will pick up more garbage on my walks once the snow has melted and the garbage is visible and i will plant flowers
Amanda van Omme
Grande Prairie, AB Canada - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 20:02:30 (CDT)
My fiance and I every year on earth day celebrate out anniversary and instead of buying a gift for each other we plant a tree or plant in our yard to put something back into the earth along with doing something good for the earth together.
Renell RItts
Mountaintop, PA USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 17:06:36 (CDT)
My fiance and I every year on earth day celebrate out anniversary and instead of buying a gift for each other we plant a tree or plant in our yard to
Renell RItts
Mountaintop, PA USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 17:05:54 (CDT)
I will be better at remembering to buy local goods, produce, etc.
Victoria
Ithaca, NY USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 15:21:55 (CDT)
I just want to say that Earth day is the,day they say that "The Earth" was born. Earth day is also a day when you celebrate by also, in which I do is take a broom,hose,rich soil,and seeds and help the neiborhood.Sometimes my mother thinks I'm crazy because I even take a bag so I can,pick up cans and garbage.Also I hope that I hear,see,and know or some people try these tips for Earth Day!!Thank You and keep this in mind that these are good, excellent tips.
Selina Holloway
Heidelberg, Germany Europe - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 14:14:17 (CDT)
I just want to say that Earth day is the,day they say that "The Earth" was born. Earth day is also a day when you celebrate by also, in which I do is take a broom,hose,rich soil,and seeds and help the neiborhood.Sometimes my mother thinks I'm crazy because I even take a bag so I can,pick up cans and garbage.Also I hope that I hear,see,and know or some people try these tips for Earth Day!!Thank You and keep this in mind that these are good, excellent tips.
Selina Holloway
Heidelberg, Germany Europe - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 14:13:14 (CDT)
I live in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. We have an incredible waterfront area that is used heavily by locals and tourists from the US and around the world. The immense quantity of cigarette butts that are thrown on the ground, and will find their way into the ocean, is shocking. I am going to find a way to install LOTS more ashtrays with signage in many languages so that people might understand what they're doing when they throw their butts on the ground.
Susan Etchingham
USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 13:57:40 (CDT)
Im planning trees on Earth Day and Arbor Day for a cleaner atmosphere. =)
Mena X.
Woodbury, MN USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 13:33:32 (CDT)
we are telling everyone we are around about earth day. We are sharing the importance of recycling. We have started recycling at our house and we are trying to recycle more items. We are trying to buy recycled items. We are going to start taking walks, and as we walk, we are going to be picking up litter. We are also writing a letter to our city government to encourage the whole city to do more to protect the earth.
barbara and emily frost
streetsboro, oh USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 12:50:52 (CDT)
I will take cans and bottles from the trash and put in recycle bin.
JAL
larchmont, ny USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11:20:49 (CDT)
I hope to raise as much money as I can to help WWF. I especially hope to save the almost extinct Siberian Tigers.
Veronica Veliz
USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 10:45:24 (CDT)
I will spread the word about Earth Day and influence change in others. I will plant wildflowers in my garden and sign up for paperless billing options online (T-Mobile is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation and will "plant-a-tree" for each person who signs up for paperless billing by 4/25/08). I will also un-subscribe from junk mailing lists, purchase additional cloth grocery bags (enough for all of my groceries) and plan a special day outdoors to celebrate Earth with my husband and two dogs, Myranda & Riley.
Krystal Mariner
USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 10:29:21 (CDT)
Tire inflation check on my Honda Civic Hybrid; No plastic or paper bags for shopping - only reusable totes; organic feeding of houseplants & organic outdoor gardening; walk or bike to local stores.
Ellen
Stewart Manor, NY USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 09:59:49 (CDT)
For Earth Day, me and my friends are going to clean up a local park. Since we are only 13 and 14 its hard to do alot. But We are planning to plant a tree or two and some flowers!
Destiny
USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 09:49:39 (CDT)
Recycling opportunities are limited in my area, but I recycle what I can, switched to fluourescent bulbs, compost my fruit and vegetable scraps, garden, installed a rain barrel (would like another) and take my own cloth bags to the grocery store. I also try to buy products that are packaged simply.
Emily Kelly Ede
Elkins, WV USA - Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 08:16:31 (CDT)
I hereby pledge to collect at least $50 dollars by Earth Day and donate it to WWF! ^^
Amanda Barbosa
Orlando, FL USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 22:45:32 (CDT)
I will be convincing my school to recycle more bottles since the students use so much so, its only right to recycle. WE can do it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jami
Titusville, FL USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 18:11:59 (CDT)
I am helping raise awareness on earth day by starting a fundraiser at my school!
Alissa
Houston, tx USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 17:20:37 (CDT)
even though i do a lot of recycling now i will try to recycle even more on earth day. i will also spread the word about turning of your lights on march 29 and in general about wildlife conservation and about the earth.
katie johnson
USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 17:16:55 (CDT)
I am co-producing this event to honor Earth Day and Arbor Day: Westside UU Green Fest Saturday, April 12 11 am – 5 pm Rain or shine Free admission / donations welcome Food, entertainment, games, films, music Westside Unitarian Universalist Church 901 Page Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76110 817-92-4MYUU (817-924-6988) www.WestsideUU.org Westside Unitarian Universalist Church invites the public to share entertainment, games, food, raffles and other festive Earth-honoring events from 11 am – 5 pm April 12th. “Green Fest” will be held in the congregation’s new home in the Fairmont/Ryan Place neighborhood south of Fort Worth’s Medical District. Among the offerings will be food and beverages for sale (cash only), music, games and crafts – outdoors if Mother Earth permits and indoors if she decides to rain. Admission is free (while donations are welcome) to learn about ways to “go green” and green vendors in our area. Attendees can buy raffle chances to win services or baskets filled with green products, play games, create at crafts tables, listen to music and watch environment-themed films. With this secular fundraiser the congregation celebrates and illustrates the Unitarian Universalist principle of respect for the interdependent web of all existence. Dedicated to religious pluralism, Unitarian Universalism honors all spiritual traditions that celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct people to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Linda Jenkins
Fort Worth, TX USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 17:06:00 (CDT)
I will change to Earth Friendly lightbulbs, and House supplies.
Dominek
Hillsboro, OR USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 14:21:45 (CDT)
I plan on not using lights on earth day, and wear my wwf shirt that i bought today:)
Meghean
Clawson, mi USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 13:12:36 (CDT)
I made a choice to live within walking and biking distance of work, shopping, etc. Even though I dont live in a big city, I was able to settle in a home that enables me to take advantage of the warm sun and fresh air on my way to and from work and errands. For this earth day, I pledge to collect donations for WWF as well as commit myself creating a mini-compost bin for my apartment and helping others create one as well.
Jessica
Olympia, WA USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 10:01:49 (CDT)
I traded my gas-guzzling Buick for a Hybrid Lexus; collecting for WWF's Change for a Change Earth Day drive;continue recycling; use cloth grocery bags; pick up litter on walks; am vegetarian.
PAS
San Diego, CA USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 09:59:10 (CDT)
The days leading up to earth day and beyond, I promise to not waste water by shutting it off until rinsing. Also, I will not use my lights during the day. Candles will substitute :)
Brittany Skedel
Clyde, pa USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 09:38:24 (CDT)
I've recently purchased those reusable bags you can find everywhere and I keep them in my car so that when I go shopping I can bring them in and use them instead of those paper or plastic bags. We also recycle and even my dog now wears a 100% organic cotton collar. I also signed up to collect change to donate to WWF.
Ashley Gregory
Simpsonville, SC USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 09:23:16 (CDT)
Set my automatic thermostat to keep the house no warmer than 60 degrees when I travel out of town
Ruth Pennoyer
W. Orange, NJ USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 09:17:06 (CDT)
The Green Committee of the John Philip Sousa Elementary School in Port Washington organizes an Earth Day sale. We are educating the school community about environmental problems and offer the solution. This year we are offering Klean Kanteen bottles to reduce the amount a plastic bottles that end up in the garbage, cotton lunch bags to replace brown paper lunch bags to save trees, Wrap-N-Mat sandwich wraps to reduce the amount of ziploc plastic bags that end up in the landfills, and recycled cotton shopping bags - there are still to many people without them at the supermarkets. Our children love to help the earth. We just have to teach them how!
Juliane Saary-Littman
Port Washington, NY USA - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 09:09:22 (CDT)
A co-worker and I have proposed an environmental initiative for our company. We have proposed ideas that can be utilized at our corporate office, sales center, branches, and home offices of remote associates. Too, we have proposed that ideas and a q -n- a be featured in our quarterly newsletter.
Tracy McAlpine
Murfreesboro, TN USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 22:20:08 (CDT)
For Earth Day, I will supports my schools new Green Team organization, and do my best to recycle and compost with the new guidlines we just recieved at school. I am also going to improve my compost pile at my house, as we currently only use it for yard clippings. I am going to stop buying bottled water. I plan on purchasing tote bags to use when shopping instead of plastic bags. I also intend to shorten my showers by turning the water off when shaving. And I also plan to either hold a fundraiser or make a personal donation to WWF.
Hope Martin
Greenfield, MA USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 21:47:31 (CDT)
I am volunteering to head up recycling for my building (my landlord currently does not have recycling bins out). I bought a Sigg bottle (they are made of aluminum and have been proven not to leach anything dangerous, like plastic, into your water) and am not buying bottled water anymore. I am collecting bottle caps to save birds (they confuse them as food, especially the colorful ones, and feed them to their young). I plan to make some kind of art project out them. I've asked my friends to join me. I'm spreading the word about recycling and cutting back on consumption. I donate money to several foundations helping save our wildlife. I am going to research my politicians to find out what all of their policies on water are, so that I can make sure to make the right decisions in November.
Dawn Earth McCarthy
USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 21:25:31 (CDT)
I am a third-grade teacher and I would like to set up a mini recycling bin at school. I would like to teach my students about recycling and Earth Day. We learn about habitats,and about endangered animals.Being a WWF member,I'm already teaching them about World Wildlife. After all, they will be our future!!
Lori Swindle
Birmingham, Al USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 19:32:58 (CDT)
On Earth Day I will planting trees and flowers around my community, I won't use my car, I'll skip a shower, I'll cut back on all electricity and I'll have a picnic at my favorite park.
Gabi Sims
Bremerton, WA USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 19:06:22 (CDT)
I pledge to try to get my classmates to recycle more. They already do, but I will make sure that in the classroom, when I'm around, they will recycle. But I am only a kid and I can't see everything so let me slip a few times.
Olivia Whitener
Potomac, MD USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 19:02:46 (CDT)
I'm committing to providing one third of my household's fruit, vegetable, and herb needs right out of our garden in the next 3-5 years.
Melissa Welter
Pittsburg, CA USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 17:44:38 (CDT)
I will ride my bike anywhere I feel the urge to go. I will work in my garden. I will buy reusable water bottles for my family memebers.
Lizzy Brignac
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 16:10:59 (CDT)
I will continue to recycle my household products. I will get a blanket for the hot water heater. I have already replaced the windows in my home with double-paned windows. I will continue to reduce my waste, green house gas emission from my home and life.
Kenya
San Leandro, CA USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 15:10:02 (CDT)
I will continue to recycle my household products. I will get a blanket for the hot water heater. I have already replaced the windows in my home with double-paned windows. I will continue to reduce my waste, green house gas emission from my home and life.
Kenya
San Leandro, CA USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 14:59:51 (CDT)
For Earth Day, my mom and I switched all of the light bulbs in our home as well as our other family members houses to the energy saver light bulbs. It has made a signifigant difference in our power bill. I also plan to go around my school and collect empty water bottles and used paper to recycle, since my school decided not to. I do not use ziplock bags for storing my food. Instead I switched to using all reuseable containers. We only have one planet and our job it to protect it. My plan is to make a difference in this world by changing peoples lifestyles one at a time. Its simple and we should all do it.
Brooke Gaboury
port orange, fl USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 14:59:17 (CDT)
I commit to actively reducing the number of products that I buy or use that come in ridiculous amounts of extra packaging and to recycling as much of the containers as possible. I further commit to carpool and use public transportation as much as possible.
Laura Waltrip
GAINESVILLE, FL USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 14:29:16 (CDT)
I will follow the UN guidelines that say 18% of all global warming is caused by livestock production and so my family will not buy meat anymore. Also meat and dairy are a major source of worldwide land and water degradation.
Eileen Weintraub
Seattle, WA USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 12:48:22 (CDT)
I have made a personal lifestyle change within the last month that is not only for earth day it is for life. I recently started shopping at our local Greenlife Grocery. I am now buying all recycled paper products (tissue, paper towels) I also purchased all of my house cleaning products there. They are all chemical free and made with natural ingredients. I am also only using soy candles now.
Tiffany King
Stevenson, AL USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 12:21:54 (CDT)
I am going to stay home and work in my garden--all day. Then I'll make some food with the herbs and greens from this garden, and I will sleep with dirt under my nails!
John L. Turk
San Pablo, CA USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 11:28:45 (CDT)
At Crowley Middle School, we are recycling. Our school has collected 2600 pounds of material already. We have also collected 6 large garbage bags of cans. At $.60 per pound, we recieved $34. We are also selling Earth Day t-shirts. Our Science club will also take a field trip to a local nursery and choose a rose bush to plant in the front garden of the school.
Johnnie Naquin
Crowley, LA USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 10:44:21 (CDT)
Turning off the lights all day and only using candles at night. Cutting three minutes off my usual ten minute shower.
Charity Levering
Mayfield Hts., OH USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 08:43:15 (CDT)
I continue, after 38 years, to work on global ecological planning and to suggest global emergency actions through talks, articles, books, and websites ("syngeo.org" "eutopias.net" and "redesignpla.net").
Alan Wittbecker
Tallevast, FL USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 07:32:53 (CDT)
As I did last year, I have organized a competition between my physics classes to see which class can bring in the most money to be donated to WWF. I will treat the winning class to pizza or subs, and winning individuals will get to choose from among an assortment of WWF-related prizes!
Joe Zoller, Physics Teacher, Lincoln HS
Manitowoc, WI USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 07:26:48 (CDT)
I will continue to reduce, reuse reuse reuse, and recycle whatever can possibly be recycled!!! I especially like to reuse. Recycling has been common place for our household for many, many years out of sheer necessity. We work hard for our money and don't like to waste anything. For example, plastic containers for teeth whitening strips make good storage for hair accessories. Plastic containers from pre-made foods purchased at a store for take home make wonderful seed starter mini greenhouses! I try to use my own storage containers for food instead of buying food storage bags. There are millions of ways to help our dying planet. People need to "think" which takes more effort! Just do it. Our backyard is certified so we are making a local effort to help wildlife in our area. I also plan on contacting our Mayor to do the lights out.
Colleen Zbuchalski
Hopatcong, NJ USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 07:25:49 (CDT)
I will continue to reduce, reuse reuse reuse, and recycle whatever can possibly be recycled!!! I especially like to reuse. Recycling has been common place for our household for many, many years out of sheer necessity. We work hard for our money and don't like to waste anything. For example, plastic containers for teeth whitening strips make good storage for hair accessories. Plastic containers from pre-made foods purchased at a store for take home make wonderful seed starter mini greenhouses! I try to use my own storage containers for food instead of buying food storage bags. There are millions of ways to help our dying planet. People need to "think" which takes more effort! Just do it.
Colleen Zbuchalski
Hopatcong, NJ USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 07:22:48 (CDT)
I'm tabling at several events with literature about both Peak Oil and the coming Water Crisis. One will involve several churches; another is an open-air event with environmental groups. See: www.UUSC.org
Carol Kuczora
Grass Valley, CA USA - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 00:56:37 (CDT)
For me Earth Day is Every Day, but on this day, I hope to share it with others. I organize a Spanish Language group and am thinking of hosting an event like a green potluck and viewing of a green film. I'd like to also share the day at work by celebrating with an organic cake and serving it on environmentally friendlier plates.
James Kao
Long Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 23:27:02 (CDT)
We reduce, reuse and recycle. We have used cloth grocery bags for more than 15 years. We've replaced our incandescent bulbs with CFLs. We've reduced the number of car trips we make. We keep our thermostat at 68% in the winter. We use a recycling service in addition to a garbage service.
Diane Metam
Bishop, CA USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 22:03:36 (CDT)
I pledge to unplug appliances when I am not using them, only turn lights on when necessary, and tell all my friends to do the same.
Maxine
Mesa, AZ USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 21:21:24 (CDT)
I'm taking the plastic bottles in my house the store with recycling bins considering I have none of my own. After I get my apartment, I am going to buy bins and energy saving lights. =]
Negar Hosseini
las vegas, nv USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 21:17:04 (CDT)
I'm taking the plastic bottles in my house the store with recycling bins considering I have none of my own. After I get my apartment, I am going to buy bins and energy saving lights. =]
Negar Hosseini
las vegas, nv USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 21:16:47 (CDT)
I pledge to reduce my water consumption by half.
Maura
Redford, MI USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 21:12:21 (CDT)
I already have switched out all our indoor/outdoor lightning to energy saving bulbs. I use cloth grocery bags when shopping. Use soy base soap for laundry, careful al the amount of water usage.
Boots Whitehead
Lacey, Wa USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 20:04:00 (CDT)
I pledge to turn off my entire energy use at home for the whole day, tell my parents not to drive, and gather up my friends to help out the community. We're planning to go the beach and clean, then plant a tree at my front yard. Afterwards, we are going to exchange gifts that has to be eco-friendly and get a taste of organic food.
Lily
Rosemead, CA USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 19:52:49 (CDT)
we want to continue to work to help save our beautiful earth for our grandchildren-elia, veda and soren.we want them to be able to see and love all of the wonderful things that this earth of ours has to offer.
patricia and duane thatcher
middleville, mi USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 19:13:05 (CDT)
I started making changes 2 years ago. It feels awesome to know that my family and I are helping to make a difference. We started recycling anything that can be recycled and it averages that about 90% of it can be recycled. I only have to put 1 trash can out once a month and it is barely 1/2 full. I have replaced all of the light bulbs inside and outside my home with compact flourecent. I even replaced the bulb in the fridge with a mini CFL. We also bought 2 compost bins to put in our backyard. We started using all natural cleaning products and it's great. We also bought energy star appliances and we also use water filters so we have clean tap water to drink. We have made changes and I know that it's possible for anyone to make changes so that the world can be a better and healthier place to live on.
M. Addison
Lakeland, FL USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 17:14:43 (CDT)
I will begin unplugging all electronics when they are not in use...especially all Televisions and other "vampires". I will also begin to carry bags with me to the grocery store so that I can help reduce the use of plastic bags. I will buy organic, local and FAIR TRADE whenever possible
Samantha B Honowitz
Culver City, CA USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 16:16:01 (CDT)
Me and my firnd where looking for a way to help animals. We went online a did a Google search. We found World Wild Life and fell in love with it! Since we do cheerleading together we are asking everyone to make a difference and recycle and just help animals!!!! Me and my friend love World Wild Life!
Joanna
Tampa Bay, FL USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 16:04:08 (CDT)
I will go the entire with out using an electrical appliance. I also will use recyclable Things.
Chloe Valtos
Glenview, IL USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 15:26:45 (CDT)
We have grown wild flowers switched to sustainable and enviromentaly friendly products support more organic farmers stoped buying factory farmed produce for our Raw vegitarian diet
cyd
tracy, Ca USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 15:22:09 (CDT)
I have been reliant on my car for about five years. Living far from town, I never walk to work, but my bicycle works just fine; it's my darn addiction to my beloved car that has kept me from using it. Embarrassed by the damage I do to the environment, plus always needing more exercise, I finally decided to leave the car at home and ride my bike to work. I have made a committment to myself to use my bike now as my mode of transportation during my workweek. I find that, frankly, I like myself better now that I use my bike instead of my car; I feel good about doing less damage to our earth, and I enjoy the fresh air, physical exercise, and time outside that I get when I ride my bike. What a simple change I have made, but what a big difference that small change has made!
Brooke
USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 15:01:45 (CDT)
I'm going to avidly continue my recycling campaign.
David Mann
Portland, Me USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 14:26:55 (CDT)
I have started an annual Earth Day Event at Bledsoe Creek State Park. This will be our 2nd event. It will be April 19th. It is geared towards kids and families and we have lots of fun things planned. There will be nature hikes, informational booths and lots of live animals to be seen.
Tonya Clifford
Gallatin, TN USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 13:51:56 (CDT)
I will bike to work on Earth Day, and encourage friends and colleagues to do the same!
Natasha
Redwood City, CA USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 13:44:26 (CDT)
I commit to use less energy/water in my home. I will also get exercise by taking walks up and down my road and collecting the trash I see along the way.
Cheryl
Burt, NY USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 13:25:45 (CDT)
I commit to use less energy. By turning off more lights. Unplugging appliances that are rarely used. I commit to use less water. We recycle but I plan on recycling more. I have also already told all my family and friends about Earth Day.
Stephanie Bullman
Bellevue, NE USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11:53:12 (CDT)
I will pleage myself to do all i can to save the earth
Nera Niza Masri
Beaufort, sabah Malaysia - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 01:50:06 (CDT)
To celebrate Earth Day, I'll host a champagne toast with friends in my home in Yellowstone, the first national park, and where the conservation movement began in 1872 with its formation. I am also committed to reducing the packaging of purchases I buy significantly by April 22. Although I recycle and reuse religiously, I need to improve my efforts in the reduce part of the “reduce, reuse, recycle” equation.
Beth Pratt
Yellowstone National Park, WY USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 22:04:56 (CDT)
I can find a way to collect change through the help and support of my school Davis High. Both students and teachers are more than willing to donate any of their change to a good cause.I'm receiving help from some teachers to collect change in their classes for me as well. So having a team of helpers really makes a difference.
ReeAnne
Modesto, CA USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 21:50:52 (CDT)
I have contacted, by email, all members of the Los Angeles City Council and the Mayor to include the city in the 8PM Lights Out activity. I also will follow all recommended activities.
William Majors
Woodland Hills, CA USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 20:52:01 (CDT)
I WILL CONTINUE AND USE IMPROVED METHODS TO REUSE, RECYCLE AND REDUCE PRODUCTS I USE EVERYDAY TO DECREASE MY IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. I WILL TURN OFF ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENTS/LIGHTS AT WORK AND AT HOME TO SAVE THE ENERGY AND HELP THE PLANET.
JAY PARIKH
WEST BABYLON, NY USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 19:17:20 (CDT)
I will make sure that all my light bulbs are changed out with new squiggle bulbs. I will do my best to not waste water. I will recycle plastics and paper. And I will celebrate my 34 birthday on this great planet. (My birthday is April 22nd.)
Robert Holmer
South Bend, IN USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 18:34:04 (CDT)
Raise $50!
Lauren S
Osco, IL USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 17:10:54 (CDT)
I will make a further commitment to reduce my personal comsumption, such as plastic and energy waste. I will also make a stronger commitment to walk or ride my bike more and more.
Jennifer McAuley
Laramie, WY USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 16:31:46 (CDT)
I will raise 50 dollars by Earth Day which happens to be my birthday!!!
Ariana
Louisville, KY USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 15:50:14 (CDT)
recycle cans & donate coins
sylvia a stalter
lincoln, il USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 15:43:25 (CDT)
I personally commit to raising at least $200.00 for the WWF. We all must wake up to the painful reality that the Earth and all the natural resources--the support systems on which we all depend for our very survival--have been damaged, defiled, and in some cases destroyed beyond the point of no return. We're seeing the signs of it everywhere. IF we're to do anything effective to reverse, redress, and heal the damage, THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW. There's no time to waste; we no longer have the luxury of waiting until tomorrow or letting "someone else" take responsibility for it. We humans have created this mess; and it's up to us to repair the damage. Even the Vatican has taken up the cause and recently has declared that pollution is a sin. (See the Yahoo! desktop item reprinted below.) Redress the mess. (Posted Mon., Mar. 10, 2008 5:46am PDT, on the Yahoo! Homepage) The Vatican has told the faithful that they should be aware of 'new' sins such as causing environmental blight. (Stringer/Reuters) VATICAN CITY (Reuters) Thou shall not pollute the Earth. Thou shall beware genetic manipulation. Modern times bring with them modern sins. So the Vatican has told the faithful that they should be aware of "new" sins such as causing environmental blight. The guidance came at the weekend when Archbishop Gianfranco Girotti, the Vatican's number two man in the sometimes murky area of sins and penance, spoke of modern evils. Asked what he believed were today's "new sins," he told the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano that the greatest danger zone for the modern soul was the largely uncharted world of bioethics. "(Within bioethics) there are areas where we absolutely must denounce some violations of the fundamental rights of human nature through experiments and genetic manipulation whose outcome is difficult to predict and control," he said. The Vatican opposes stem cell research that involves destruction of embryos and has warned against the prospect of human cloning. Girotti, in an interview headlined "New Forms of Social Sin," also listed "ecological" offences as modern evils. In recent months, Pope Benedict has made several strong appeals for the protection of the environment, saying issues such as climate change had become gravely important for the entire human race. Under Benedict and his predecessor John Paul, the Vatican has become progressively "green." It has installed photovoltaic cells on buildings to produce electricity and hosted a scientific conference to discuss the ramifications of global warming and climate change, widely blamed on human use of fossil fuels. Girotti, who is number two in the Vatican "Apostolic Penitentiary," which deals with matter of conscience, also listed drug trafficking and social and economic injustices as modern sins. But Girotti also bemoaned that fewer and fewer Catholics go to confession at all. He pointed to a study by Milan's Catholic University that showed that up to 60 percent of Catholic faithful in Italy stopped going to confession. In the sacrament of Penance, Catholics confess their sins to a priest who absolves them in God's name. But the same study by the Catholic University showed that 30 percent of Italian Catholics believed that there was no need for a priest to be God's intermediary and 20 percent felt uncomfortable talking about their sins to another person. Copyright © 2007 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved.
Barry Kepp
St. Louis, MO USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 15:33:13 (CDT)
To turn off more lights every day.
Suzanne Kilczewski
Potomac, MD USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 14:24:38 (CDT)
I will continue to have only one light burning at a time in my home, use cold water to wash clothes, and use earth-friendly lightbulbs.
Julia LeMay
Edmonds, WA USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 14:19:41 (CDT)
Well, I already recycle...everything, but I live in an apartment, I'm gonna make fliers and a post about earth day and how we all should not only do a huge recycling coming together deal, but we should dig for change and find stuff that we don't use, wear or need and donate to WWF and goodwill...Or find creative ways to re-use old dig for change and find stuff that we don't use, wear or need and donate to WWF and goodwill...Or find creative ways to re-use old things...I'm gonna be doing some gardening on my patio around that time and found a composter that small enough so i don't have to add more food to the trash, eliminating or at least cutting down on trash bag use...Also just educating people around me. And planting a tree in our community garden:) Remember: Think Globally-Act Locally Think Green
Rachael Hagerman
Portland, Or USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 14:01:05 (CDT)
Turning all lights off from 8 - 9 PM. Have requested all my family & friends to also do so. Will collect for this event. We already recycle and compost and will continue to do so.
Mary Kruckenberg
Eastlake, Oh USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 13:07:39 (CDT)
I will reduce, reuse, and recycle to help our earth
Chelsea
USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 12:33:15 (CDT)
to put more pressure on goverments around the world to take action for wildlife and protection of their habitats and to be more environmentally friendly in all aspects of my life
carl holmes
wirral, uk - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11:18:32 (CDT)
My family and I have changed every light bulb in the house to the energy saving ones. For Earth Day, I am trying to collect $50 for the first time, and I am going to turn off our lights for an hour on March 29th. We are also trying to conserve energy by trying to unplug all the electronics that we are not using. I am also going to donate to the Save the Tiger Fund.
JESSICA B.
CENTRALIA, MO USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:55:03 (CDT)
Me and my family are eating only organic food and use only friendly products.We are a big family and we don't have alot of money, but we love Mother Earth and we dont want to harm her.
Nadia Golberg
Gent, Belgium - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 08:24:41 (CDT)
As a graduate architecture student, my final project (along with 22 others) is to build a sustainable house. One of my responsibilities is to handle all of our excess building materials. I plan on recycling everything, from wood to water vapor barrier to plastic ties to metal screws, nuts, and bolts to drywall. I've already organized places to send all of these things and hope that in the future every new construction has a plan for all of their excess materials, so these useful materials don't end up in a landfill.
krissy
Lawrence, KS USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 06:47:32 (CDT)
I have made a powerpoint presentation proposal to start recycling in my office. It has been sent to managment. Fingers crossed, hope they'll accept it! I am currently managing a pilot for the recycling program for around 60 people. That means more frequent trips to the recycling center! Maybe I can get some volunteers to help me sort and haul pretty soon. I'm doing my part to save our environment and educate other people to do the same! Peace
suzi
Lees Summit, MO USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 00:04:21 (CDT)
To use less energy and use it only when I have to.
Jacqueline
salem, or USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 22:01:48 (CDT)
Right now our household turns off all of our power for one hour everyday, and on Earth day, we are turning the power off for a full 24 hours. While we go pick up trash and clean up the local creek 2 blocks from our house. And instead of driving our car that day we will be walking our biking wherever we need to go. Happy Earth Day everyone!!
Tisha Victory
ANchorage, Ak USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 21:53:43 (CDT)
I pledge to persevere in my quest to make this a better, healthier, cleaner, more loving place for all of us. I pledge to do the best I can to be as positive and productive as I possibly can be and to help others move in a positive and productive way as well.
kandy baird
warren, MI USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 21:08:33 (CDT)
To raise at least $61. Last year I raised about $60. I want to beat my record.
Shawn Dunwoody
Brookfield, VT USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 19:06:06 (CDT)
i am trying to raise awareness (and money) at Governors State University with the help of the physical therapy student association. the school could really use an eco-friendly-boost! even though we may only raise $50, it is a start; and we have got to start somewhere!
maike
matteson, il USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 17:51:56 (CDT)
My first grade class is collecting money for the $50.00 challenge and we would like to adopt an animal too
Libby Johnson
Superior, CO USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 16:13:21 (CDT)
I have made a lot of changes in my lifestyle to help the environment but there are more things i can do. I am going to use the car less, now that the weather is getting nice i am going to start walking to work. I am going to use less water and electricity, and do my best in encouraging people to be more environmentally friendly. :)
lu
Prospect Heights, il USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 16:13:10 (CDT)
I have made significant changes in my life to help the environment by: Turning off water when brushing my teeth, recycling everything I can daily, I switched from air in my tires to get the most out of the gas I have to use, I check emission from my car every year so as not to add additonal pollution, I bring my own bags to the market, I changed all my light bulbs to more efficient less wasteful ones. Every month I share these tips with my entire contact list in hope to effect changes with family and friends. My boyfriend was so impressed by how much I recycle he is changing his home to reflect all the changes I have made. If I can help by changing one person at a time to more be more environmentally aware. That is one less person filling landfills, using water and electricity. There are many more tips regarding usage like unplugging electrical items when not in use, etc. My tip for this month is to recycle pet food containers (they really add up) AND due to the upcoming earth day I am sending my contact list with all my tips as well as links to web sites for more information.
Beckie Sue
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 16:01:52 (CDT)
I work at a local newspaper and for the 2nd year will be creating a photo contest publication dedicated to Earth Day. This insert has facts about how to use less waste and what you can do to help the planet Earth Day and everyday. We have sponsors for the publication and award cash prizes to the photographers. And of course include a plea for the reader to "PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER!"
Sarah Yancoskie
Lebanon, PA USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 14:41:09 (CDT)
I am going to clean up the trash in my town. Use less water and use more natural light instead of electricity.
Kristin Brown
Klickitat, WA USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 14:29:34 (CDT)
Every day is earth day for me, because I'm always picking up trash to try and make our planet more beautiful especially when I go hiking. When I see trash on the ground it makes me sick or I feel like crying, like that Indian on tv,I can't believe the way people treat our planet like it's there home! Anyway carry a trash bag with you where ever you go and pick up trash remember every little bit counts and if someone asks what your doing just tell them your helping the planet.
Sara Winkl
Springfield, Ohio USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 14:12:34 (CDT)
Our school is having the themeof "GO Green" for our science month of April. We are having whole school presentations from ecocyle and have been collecting plastic bags the entire year for the recycling contest with Walmart. We are going to celebrate by giving everyone a cloth bag and then have a big tree where kids can hang leaves on it when they walk to school. We are going to be reading books that have environmental themes. We are going to plant more trees at our school. Our fifth grade students are designing and building a butterfly garden at the front of our school. I wrote a grant to help purchase gardening tools and perennials that attract butterflies. We are excited about our theme and are looking at a big culminating event for the end of the month. We are encouraging children to look beyond the month of April and see this as a smart way to live and take care of the earth at the same time.
Libby Johnson
Superior, CO USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 13:11:33 (CDT)
My personal commitment is... make the diference
Wilaida
Dover, NJ` USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 10:24:41 (CDT)
My personal commitment for Earth Day: I will reduce my water use, put off light for 1 hour on that day. Before I planted many villages in my country with FAO funding that, so I will plan to plant new ones
Huwayda Mohamed Ibrahim
Omdurman, Khartoum Sudan - Monday, March 10, 2008 at 06:03:46 (CDT)
I will help the Stream Team plant vegetation in much-needed areas across the state. For the next four weeks I will eat meat only 1-2 times per week, only local. I will also strive to make the company I work for even more environmentally conscious.
Monika
Albuquerque, NM USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 23:11:38 (CDT)
I will keep all lights turned off and use no water on earth day.
Amanda Toscan
Guelph, ON Canada - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 21:59:11 (CDT)
To spread the word about protecting our Earth. I will try to use less water and electricity and do whatever else I can to reduce my negative print on the planet.
Elizabeth
USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 21:25:41 (CDT)
I work in a restaurant and I am always talking about things that we can do to help the earth and everything on it!! I would love to help out with this and I know my coworkers would also!
Lisa Ketter
McKeesport, pa USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 19:52:05 (CDT)
I switched all the bulbs in my house to flourescent, i keep a garden, i take 10 minute showers, etc. My friends and i are big time "partiers" but i always make a point to get everyone to throw their cans and bottles in a designated bag (to add to my recycling) what a difference! I walk instead of driving when convienent. i nevr litter and i always try to spread the word about saving our precious earth. The earth and environment are so incredibly important to me- i wish more people felt the same!
Anna
USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 19:12:34 (CDT)
I want to make a change not only in my lifestyle but in those around me. I would like to promote eco-friendly ways and help endangered species in need in any way that I can. The Earth is what we live on, it was here before we were and will be here long after we are gone. It deserves more respect than we give it, and I'm willing to join the cause and give Earth its proper rights. So, in regards to Earth Day....let's change the current views on the environment and make it a #1 priority to live in peace and harmony with the Earth and all its beauty!
Mollie O'Brien
USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 19:11:49 (CDT)
I plan to make it more widely know that Canada and the US want to put cloned animal byproducts on the market for consumption without labeling it. I see this as another health risk to our planet and mankind. It's been proven cloned animals have half the life expectancy. I can only imagine the problems we'll encounter if we eat the meat and drink the milk of these animals. Other than what I'm doing, I also decided to adopt an endangered spieces from WWF as a gift for each of my nieces and nephews for Christmas and birthdays. They love the plush animals and it makes them aware of the environment.
Angelelique Newman
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 18:38:56 (CDT)
I plan to make it more widely know that Canada and the US want to put cloned animal byproducts on the market for consumption without labeling it. I see this as another health risk to our planet and mankind. It's been proven cloned animals have half the life expectancy. I can only imagine the problems we'll encounter if we eat the meat and drink the milk of these animals. Other than what I'm doing, I also decided to adopt an endangered spieces from WWF as a gift for each of my nieces and nephews for Christmas and birthdays. They love the plush animals and it makes them aware of the environment.
Angelelique Newman
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 18:36:49 (CDT)
I PLEDGE TO TELL MORE FRIENDS AND INSTITUTION IN GHANA AND THE WEST AFRICAN SUB REGION,I WILL ALSO TRY TO TELL SCHOOLS IN MY DISTRICT AKUAPEM SOUTH DISTRICT IN EASTERN REGION ABOUT THIS GHANA ,SO KINDLY SEND ME BANNERS PAMPHLETS TO BE SHARED IN SCHOOLS. VINCENT MARK ABEDI P.O.BOX 455 NSAWAM EASTERN REGION GHANA -WEST AFRICA TEL:+233 20 8242191 abedimv@yahoo.com
VINCENT MARK ABEDI
NSAWAM-EASTERN REGION, E/R GHANA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 17:12:29 (CDT)
Water, it’s been said, is the "oil of the 21st century." That is, it is a commodity whose availability and quality may be subject to both known and unknown influences, from weather and climate shifts to emerging economies to outbreaks of water-borne disease to war and terrorism. For companies, that poses significant risks, including limiting their ability to use water for manufacturing and operations, or impinging on the quality of life of customers, employees, and others. Leading companies are making water a strategic issue, creating water management plans that include efficiency and conservation as well as contingency plans should water become less available or more costly. Many firms are examining their products, policies, and processes through the lens of a world in which the availability of water becomes a constraint to doing business.
VINCENT MARK ABEDI
NSAWAM-EASTERN REGION, E/R GHANA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 16:57:38 (CDT)
This year I've gotten my family to start recycling our plastic water bottles and I've also started a paper recycling box for my house. I am always telling friends at school to recycle their old school papers instead of just throwing them in the trash. I unplug my tv everyday when its not in use, as well as my hair dryer, cell phone chargers, and other everyday things like that. My mother and I both have given up eating beef and milk, as to not support the dairy farms that are contributing to the loss of habitat and deforestation. My personal commitment for Earth Day this year is to continue recycling and telling my family and friends to do the same!
Lauren
Arizona USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 13:24:48 (CDT)
My 14 yr step daughter is very interested in conservation. We just watched the inconvenient truth and she wants to do more. She's taking the container to school and to collect from the neighborhood. I'm matching what ever amount she collects.
DebbieButtar
Huntersville, NC USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 13:15:18 (CDT)
Cut back on eclectriciy. Cut back on all fossul fuel-(only driving when absoulty needed. Buying only ecofiendly products, Whether we can affored them or not. They will pay for them selves in the long run.Reuse plastic grocery bags and absloutly no styrofoam of any kind.Unplugging appliances that are not in use also makes a difference.Recycling paper of any kind helps to save trees. I wish we financilly able to donait to all the causes that mean so much to us, but living paychecxk to paycheck make that impossibe. However we are more that willing to spend our time to helping any and all causes that affect our our lives and our chrilderns and grandchildrens lives.
Vickie
Whire Bluff, Tn USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 11:27:57 (CDT)
To keep on promoting recycling of plastic bottles, papers and batteries in my area, because too few people here are doing that. Also my kids start to be more "green" nowadays and even they are talking to their class-mates about recycling more. Gotta start somewhere!
Charlotte
tel aviv,israel, Israel - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 11:17:47 (CDT)
My fiance and I have made many changes over the last year to do our part in conserving resources. I buy organic as much as possible and try to keep it as local as possible. We've changed all lightbulbs to CFC's, use canvas bags at the grocery store, and recycle. I personally recycle at work and will encourage my company to do more of the same. I also started a public cell phone recycling program at my work and plan to raise money there for WWF for Earth Day. We've also started composting at home and plan to grow our own vegetables this summer, and we'll use that and what we can find at the farmer's market during the summer months.
Erika Hall
Omaha, NE USA - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 10:07:34 (CDT)
I'll be working at the airport so I'm going to make sure all computer on our check-in linewhich aren't in use are switched off. I'm going to use less paper, recycle recycle recycle, and encourage my work colleagues to do the same!!
Helen Manzano
Brisbane, QLD Australia - Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 06:39:58 (CDT)
i'll going to turn off my electric plugs when i not at home. pick up trash even it is not mine.Pay my bills on line.recycle plastic and glass botles. in fact i turning off my computer NOW!
narguis boudreau
USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 23:55:50 (CST)
The only earth we have is not only ours but also of the innumerable dumb and innocent animala.Lets love them and let them live like we do!They too have the right for living. I am encouraging and awaring the tribal people in the near by forest and giving my views of earning by other means of woking than hunting and forest cutdown.and am making people awre of the pain given to the animals due to poaching.and I requested people not burn the dry grass in the thorny forests! its up to my extent
raghavendra
bangalor, A.P india - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 23:42:37 (CST)
i pledge to raise $50
jonathan blair
fayetteville, wv USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 23:34:12 (CST)
raise money for animals
jonathan blair
fayetteville, wv USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 23:32:38 (CST)
I have already switched all of the lights in my house to energy efficient compact flourescents, I recycle at home and at work, my husband and I are building a composter so we can make better use of our kitchen scraps, we bring re-usable containers to work for lunch and we eat home grown vegetables as much as we can! I try to buy anything I can that's recycles or environmentally friendly and I am a long time WWF donator and animal advocate and will continue to be for years to come! Oh last thing, I will be participating in Eart Hour!
Samantha DeLaiarro
Pelzer, SC USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 21:14:14 (CST)
To start recycling outside of school.
Jenny
Clinton, TN USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 21:03:26 (CST)
I turned into an avid recycler last year after watching Live Earth. So, I will continue my recycling program at work (10 floors) and at my horses' stable. I am collecting #1 & 2 plastic, aluminum & metal cans, Styrofoam, cardboard, mixed paper and newspaper. I have found that if you don’t make people separate all the recyclables, they are more likely to participate in your program. Although, I do have a single can for the paper products/cardboard at the stable (it gets pretty messy when they are mixed in with all the other stuff).
Yvonne Allen
Stone Mountain, GA USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 19:10:28 (CST)
I plan to go on "recycle walks" weelky, if possible more than just once a week. I plan to take as much of the trash I can and put it in recycling areas. I plan to help my sister by donating all extra change so that she can donate it to the World Wildlife Fund. I plan to persuade others to do the same and help our world.
Sara Bateman
Colorado City, AZ USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 18:56:56 (CST)
I am raising money with my friends and are going to donate it to you and we are going to do a clean and sweep for earth day.
MEREDITH
MARLBOrough, MA USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 17:22:09 (CST)
I pledge to tell as many people as I can to use goodsearch.com instead of google and ask.com.Goodsearch helps raise money to charity each time you search and I choose to donate to WWF. So everyone please use goodsearch.com
Angela
Orlando, FL USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 17:03:26 (CST)
I have always owned energy efficient cars; however, I purchased a 2008 Toyota Prius (Hybrid) and I love it! I know more and more people are also owners too.
suzanne lomascolo
Palm Harbor, FL USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 16:02:27 (CST)
I want to plant four trees in my yard as soon as it is warm enough to plant trees.
Stephanie
Fox Lake, Illinois USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 15:08:50 (CST)
I will recycle all paper that I don't use or that I'm done using. And I will also pick up the litter around my neighborhood.
Emma
Marlboro, MA USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 14:56:09 (CST)
For Earth Day and the rest of my life, I pledge to raise awareness in the people around me about how they could do their part in making this place better for themselves and their children and grandchildren. I pledge to recycle more and encourage everyone else to do the same. I also pledge to write and support our government officials who are doing something positive for the environment and at the same time, encourage those who are not, to start doing something!
julie
Philippines & , USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 12:40:12 (CST)
We are building an ICF home in TN. Hope to have many earth friendly areas when we move in.
Patricia & Ingvar Sueberkrop
Indianapolis, IN USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 10:26:10 (CST)
For Earth Day, first to prepare, I wear the WWF shirts that are made from recycled cotton and plastic bottles (I already have 6!!). I recycle every thing that has the three arrows! I NEVER litter!! I also adopted a whale! Then, on Earth Day I am going to collect change for the Earth Day!!! I Hope everyone else can do the same!! :-)
Shelby
Cheektowaga, NY USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 08:01:49 (CST)
Support Animal Life and Safety on the Earth
Adam Levine
Basking Ridge, NJ USA - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 06:23:53 (CST)
right now.i want to change the world
hendry pramono
bengkulu, indonesia - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 02:23:33 (CST)
I resolved not to use plastic bags whenever i buy something; i always ask the bagger if i can use the bag i carry. for Earth Day i will try to encourage as many people i know to do the same. i also walk to and from work, church or any place not too far from home.
judith cayabyab
Philippines - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 01:59:57 (CST)
It is been quite long time ago when i used to campaign for the protection of wildlife in our locality. For this year Earth Day i will further advocate the preservation and protection environment and lifeforms.
STETH ABDULA
COTABATO, PHILIPPINES - Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 01:37:37 (CST)
what i am doing this year is raise money for wwf i have told so many people about this site and many love giving money to help the earth and the animal. i love animals so much i am doing everything i can to help save them from dissapearing i would hate to see that. i have put thousands and thousands of dollers to animals that i have saved and i am always donateing to zoos or where ever i can i want to save the animals from extinct i am hoping to save the world from global worming and i will continue to do everything i can so please people help save the envierment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Quentin
crown point, IN USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 22:03:38 (CST)
I will commit to raise money (at least $100) to support the World Wildlife Foundation. I will also make changes in the way I live, and hopefully influence the way my family lives as well. A lot of people just don't realize how much small, simple changes can do to help our Earth. My Goal this month is to make those small changes known, and how much they can influence the environment.
Brittany Raffield
Panama City, FL USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 21:12:52 (CST)
Ever since I was little, my favorite animals have been pandas, cheetahs, and snow leapards-- of course, they're all endangered. This only made me want to help more! I ALWAYS recycle, and we use reuseable groccery bags. But above all, I AM A TREE HUGGER! I'm going to raise donation money starting NOW!
Allis
NY USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 20:40:55 (CST)
I would like to support EARTH DAY!
TORU KOBAYASHI
DUBLIN, OH USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 20:22:35 (CST)
I will spread awareness of growing global issues and try to recycle more. I will fight climate change, natural environments, and wildlife!
Charlotte Newnam
USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 20:14:01 (CST)
I am helping the North Pole from getting really polluted. I am especially helping the polar bears. For my seventh birthday I am not going to get any presents at my party only donations for the polar bears. I am trying to raise $300.00 dollars at my birthday party and will donate it to World Wildlife Fund because I love polar bears!
Cooper Harvey
Charlotte, VT USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 19:04:44 (CST)
I am 9 years old and very upset about how many animals are being pushed into extinction. We have to save these animals, and I will do all I can to help! I am selling some of my toys and video games to raise money. My Mom is helping me do this. Last year I adopted a red panda. This year I want to adopt a snow leopard.
Alexander Garrison
Danville, VA USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 18:40:02 (CST)
When i drink bottled water, i keep the bottles instead of buying plastic bottles. I refil with water from the mascine at the grocerry store, and when i need to throw a water bottle away, I RECYCLE IT!!!!!
Iana Panovkina
Wilmette, il USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 17:56:41 (CST)
It seems so simple. My family and I have given using any plastic bags of any kind for our shopping needs. We use canvas bags for grocery shopping. Now we are trying to always carry canvas bags for all shopping at any store we go to. Just think how amazing it would be if there were no plastic bags littering the environment. Think how amazing it would be if there was no pollution comming from the making of plastic bags either. This is our personal family challenge and I hope a challenge for everyone!
christina Meister
germantown, md USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 17:30:14 (CST)
Take some kids for a hike outdoors so they can get connected to the world around them and inspired to protect it.
Jennifer
Woodstock, VT USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 15:45:12 (CST)
Help educate my work place on recycling and cutting down on carbon foot prints.
Michelle Bafik-Vehslage
San Antonio, tx USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 15:11:58 (CST)
This earthday I will be planting trees around my yard since there is barely any trees in my neighborhood.
lynn
West Bloomfield, MI USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 14:48:36 (CST)
This earthday I will be planting trees around my yard since there is barely any trees in my neighborhood.
lynn
MI USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 14:48:06 (CST)
what i am going to do is pick up grabge to my town by the park and then plant some flowers in the towns park. and that is what i am going to do on eath day and i hope you like it because that's all i got for now thank for leasing and this is it bey
missy
Gananoque, On Canada - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 14:48:02 (CST)
This earthday I will be planting trees around my yard since there is barely any trees in my neighborhood.
lynn
USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 14:46:24 (CST)
For this Earth Day I would do something simple for an important reason. I want to make my house "ecologic" with something like turning the lights off when I go into another room or turning off the television when I'm not watching it. I hope this will help the Earth. Giulia.
Giulia Biasco
Roma, Italia - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 14:09:26 (CST)
Take recyclable cups to work, finish the switch to energy efficient bulbs at home, bike or walk for local errands, grow my own veggies/buy locally grown over the summer (maybe learn to can them), host a spring dinner party with other gardening friends to encourage a co-op approach to our garden planning and planting.
E.F.
Cleveland, Oh USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 13:54:54 (CST)
I commit to help the animals in my own community by serving as a foster home, adopting animals, and spreading the word about pet overpopulation. This is an easy step the ordinary animal lover can do to help our planet's strained resources.
Elisa Martinez
Fruita, CO USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 13:34:47 (CST)
I pledge to start a cardboard recycling program at my work. I will forever replace using plastic bags at the super market with my canvas bags. Also, I pledge to be more conservative with the little things of daily life...making sure to turn off lights, taking shorter showers, and
Eileen Herron
Woodstock, GA USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 13:31:23 (CST)
As an advid Animal Lover & Vegan / I will change my ways to make small changes for our earth. Simply using Earth Friendly items (light-bulbs, recycleables, glass not plastic) every tiny item that starts with me, can turn into a rolling effect and become a larger change throughout society.
TinaMarie
Elmira, NY USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 12:42:17 (CST)
I commit to make a change by collecting coins and getting other friends to do the same.
Leslie
White House, TN USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 12:40:31 (CST)
I love this earth and every creature on it, and on a personal basis my commitment is to continue to support WWF, and to be aware of the difference each and every one of us can make to the health of this planet on a daily basis...to reduce our consumption, to reduce our waste and to protect and support our wildlife, even the big scary ones :-)
Tina
Vancouver, BC Canada - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 12:36:25 (CST)
My personal commitment is not only for Earth Day but also for everyday in my life. It is amazing what people can do, we can either destroy or contribute to our environment. Our lives depend on it. Making awaraness on how to protect and save our natural resources is part of my life.Changing our lifestyles is the first step to contribute to a healthier environment. Consider the changes that you can make in your every day life;saving water by turning the focet off when not using it and using less materials that affect our environment.
R.Paola Wong
Quaker Hill, CT USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 11:55:16 (CST)
Plant Blue Spruce and Apen trees to reforest due to pine beetle kill in Grand County, Colorado.
Cheryl Lamiell
Arvada, Co USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 11:24:34 (CST)
I have committed to a cleanup at Colt State Park in Rhode Island for Earth Day. I also work on conservation throughout the year with my local AMC chapter. I have committed to using only natural fertilizers in my yard and provide food, water and homes for local birds and other wildlife. I have committed to riding my bike to work to help reduce my carbon footprint. I try to teach respect for all life through my words and actions in all my encounters.
Dorothy
Rumford, RI USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 09:22:34 (CST)
I'm taking my fammily to the Estuary for a day of volunteering in the clean up
Kimberly Weed
Daphne, AL USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 08:20:55 (CST)
I want to change the world any way i can
Casse
woodville, AL USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 08:17:39 (CST)
i will plant more trees and try my best to take action in saving animals
roohi
delhi, asia india - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 07:40:56 (CST)
I am going to make the public and corperate sector informed of Earth Day. I will teach them about the WWF. I will encourage them to donate for WWF and Earth Day. I plan on using the newspaper and radio to to get the message out there.
Gary R. Morrill
LOGAN, Utah USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 07:03:21 (CST)
Place the coin collector in my classroom with a list of changes they can make imdividually to help the Earth. In addition ask the students for additional ideas to help the Earth
Susan S Grubb
Duncannon, PA USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 06:09:53 (CST)
I promise to spread awareness about Earth Day throughout my school, among my friends, and online. On Earth Day, I will try to raise as much money as I can to help the WWF. I also plan on using reuseable bags for groceries, stop using bottled water, and start reusing plastic bags that have accumulated in my house.
Ariana Taylor
Mont Vernon, NH USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 04:36:41 (CST)
Do alot of recycling.
Nazrul Huda
Singapore - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 01:56:32 (CST)
I vow to only use the new energy saving lightbulbs in our home as well as recycle as much as possible this year! I also plan to carpool as much as I can.
Amanda Baber
Winchester, KY USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 00:36:01 (CST)
I'm traveling to Arctic Svalbard (Norway) this summer to see firsthand the effects of global warming on polar bears, and will work to educate others on the impending plight of the magnificent ice bear.
Janet
Oakland, CA USA - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 00:31:32 (CST)
I pledge to educate my family,friends about the use re cyclable paper, not to used plastic grocery bags & plastics bottles.
Nimalka de ALwis
Sri Lanaka - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 00:12:04 (CST)
My personal commitment for Earth Day is to educate more people the need for going Green and to help and preserve our planet. I work at a zoo through an outreach department, and I will, through my own will present information on this special need! Going Green and protecting our planet and all of its inhabitants is close to me and I hope to spark the same passion in others. My personal goal is not one thing, but something to spread the word.
Jeremy Gill
Chicago , IL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 22:46:54 (CST)
My personal commitment for Earth Day is to use reusable bags for grocery shopping, reuse water that would usually go down the drain, and walk to the store instead of going in the car. --Sierra
Sierra Clark
Longivew, WA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 22:03:35 (CST)
as per the ancient sayings in India this earth is like a mother to us and i swear that i won't do anything against the powers of nature but would always work for the betterment of this earth. i commit to impart education to the people in my hometown about the changes taking place on this earth - global warming and its aftereffects. we need to tell the people that the five elements are the most important part in our life and is like the mighty God as we totally depend on it and its the same and equal for all without any caste, colour, sex, creed or racial discrimination. so would request all the people to save this earth as the pagan's used to do. "one jungle for every city" is what we should aim on. Request all to plant atleast one tree outside ur house on Earth Day.
siddharth kapil
ranikhet, uttaranchal india - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 21:18:22 (CST)
I plan to raise as much money as I can, recycle more, and try and be more energy efficient. And also spread the word to my fellow class mates.
nikki
USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 21:00:54 (CST)
i pledge to plant a tree and talk to my friends, family and co-workers about the importance of our earth and everything in it!
rianna stracke
snoqualmie, wa USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 20:59:47 (CST)
I pledge to donate at least $75.00 for earth day to World Wildlife Fund by placing coin donation bins on my school campus. Also as a personal earth day goal I plan to make a back yard habitat for my local wildlife here in Southern California.
Elliott Beltran
Rancho Cucamonga, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 20:55:14 (CST)
I pledge to start out helping out the planet by doing everything I can to help stop global warming, and to not just talk about doing it, actually doing it. Informing everyone I can that we need to do something now. I also pledge to help save all these endangered animals in any way that I can. First though, I'm going to try to raise money for Earth day, and get as much as I can.
Melissa Risch
cottontown, tn USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 20:40:56 (CST)
I pledge for life to make a difference involving endangered species, such as what i have already began in awaring others of global warming and what some actions that they make can affect the environment such as littering.
Gina
Miami, Fl USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 20:30:22 (CST)
My personal commitment for life is to make difference.
coral diaz
milwaukee, wi USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 20:19:01 (CST)
I pledge to recycle more, todrink out of my personal water bottles to save plastic, and to drive less and reduce carbon emissions!
Megan
toney, al USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 20:15:14 (CST)
change of attitude with respect to the health and welfare of other living creatures other than we so-called civilized human animal.
julia m fegurgur
merizo , gu. usa - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 20:08:47 (CST)
My goal is to try to collect $10 and donate some of my own money.
Caitlin
Flower Mound, TX USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 20:07:32 (CST)
My personal commitment actually involves educating people through my job to think about using energy efficient products in their business as well as their homes. I have launched a campaign at my office every year for the last 5 years to promote environmental concern for our planet.
Debbie Anderson
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 19:52:11 (CST)
I am tryiong to re-cycle more, eat less meat, and drive less to use less gas. I have been walking more.
Pam Olsen
Wantagh, ny USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 19:51:38 (CST)
As part of my high school's student Government, i am planning a fair for Earth day, with many different boothes to raise awareness and collect donations.
Jenny
Los Angeles, Ca USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 19:45:37 (CST)
I promise, that I will educate every person that I come in contact with how to help conserve the environment. I will do this by handing out small fliers about how to live green. I will also recycle my trash, take cooler, shorter showers, use natural cleaners, and pick up after others who damage and polute our beautiful planet Earth.
Jennifer James
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 19:43:11 (CST)
I am working with my church to organize our first Caring for Creation day on Earth day to educate our members about recycling, environmentalism and social consciousness.
Debbie Geno
wildwood, mo USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 19:10:38 (CST)
I promise to use all-natural, earth-friendly products, generate the least amount of waste possible, and to save and reuse more.
Victoria
FL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 19:07:36 (CST)
I pledge to take cooler and shorter showers, clean up any trash I see in nature, turn off lights more, and most important, educate others.
Codey
Grants Pass, OR USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 19:03:34 (CST)
I promise to take shorter showers, turn the water off when Im brushing my teeth and turn the lights off when I leave a room.
jessica waychoff
Battle Creek, Mi USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 18:44:41 (CST)
I clean up the beach I walk my dog on everyday, and I will continue to do that everyday. For Earth Day, I commit to wasting less resources in both my business and at home. I also will always have reusable bags in my car so even when I'm just running in for one thing I'll be more green.
Sarah Thornington
West Yarmouth, MA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 18:35:07 (CST)
I will make sure that I always turn off the lights when I leave the room, and I won't keep my car running on idle!
Cecilie
MN USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 18:32:36 (CST)
I am making the commitment to recycle our plastic and paper products this year! I am also committed to conserving clean water and not using water wastefuly in my home.
Melissa B.
Chester, VA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 18:20:57 (CST)
I am trying to switch to reusable bags, no plastic at all. I have some reusable, but not enough for all the groceries.
Morgan
Richland Center, WI USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 18:06:54 (CST)
*Plant at least one tree. *Conserve ALL energy ( ban the use of TV, computers, lights, etc.) *Avoid the use of any transportation that uses gas or is unfriendly to the environment. *Let everyone around me know about the changes we can make to make Earth a better place. *Only using objects that can be recycled.
Llyane Cazares
South Gate, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:48:06 (CST)
*Plant at least one tree. *Conserve ALL ( ban the use of TV, computers, lights, etc.) *Avoid the use of any transportation that uses gas or is unfriendly to the environment. *Let everyone around me know about the changes we can make to make Earth a better place. *Only using objects that can be recycled.
Llyane Cazares
South Gate, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:47:20 (CST)
I pledge to collect at funds fors Earth Day from my class mates, family, and co-workers. With all of these different venues I'm sure to collect at least $50 if not more!
Miranda Trevathan
Ramona , CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:37:31 (CST)
use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins.
Lucia
MONTCLAIR, NJ USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:32:42 (CST)
I work to make my and my family's carbon print as small as possible. I put all reject vegetable matter from the kitchen into the soil along with the canine manure. I am changing St Augustine lawn into garden spaces of native plants. We built two ponds linked by a stream that recycles water; I plan to plant native plants so that I can apply for NWF Certified Backyard Habitat and Texas Parks and Wildlife Certified Backyard Habitat. I put all materials possible into the recycled bin. We list our errands and drive "a string of beads" stops to minimize our use of gasoline and desiel; attending a meeting might be on this run. I go to websites such as to save the creatures and vegetation of Earth; go through the liks to do more. I am teaching my children and grandchildren that Earth is our only home and we must teach others, especially those "in high places," to realize this also. I plan to return to leadership in Camp Fire USA to teach other children to value and save our home.
Harriet
Cedar Park, TX USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:26:20 (CST)
I walk and ride my bike as much as possible. I have also cut beef from my diet and only eat other meats for one meal three days a week. I will raise money for WWF and reduce my carbon footprint by buying locally grown foods. Save the animals, save the world!
Lucinda Adamson
Boise, ID USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:25:16 (CST)
To not use any plastic bottles. And reuse paper as much as I can. :)
Ariel Vierra
Turlock, ca USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:17:04 (CST)
I will hang my clothes out to dry when the weather is warm.
Cathy Bowen
Westminster, CO USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:13:56 (CST)
I'm usually walking to school and recycling papers and bottles.
reut hendel
chesnut hill, ma USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:13:29 (CST)
Make less waste as possible by doing simple things like reusing shopping bags or taking strudy cotton/plastic for shopping most places; recycling all that recycles; checking lables to see where things are produced; trying advice from similar organizations in making simple changes. Thanks
kiran nair
laguna niguel, ca USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:10:37 (CST)
I promise to walk home from school instead of riding a car. I also promise to raise as much $ as i can
Thomas Benton
salisbury, nc USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:07:43 (CST)
I will commit to raising money to help protect wildlife and to also recycle. I am also going Green to help save the planet and its creatures.
Amanda
Hometown, IL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:07:04 (CST)
I will work as a Biological Observer aboard Alaskan fishing vessels in an effort to collect data on managing fish stocks.
adam zaleski
chicago, IL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 17:03:45 (CST)
I will collect change at my school and recycle everything possible. I also use the canvas bags instead of the plasic or paper bags
Gabby
columbus, ohio USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:57:55 (CST)
I will collect change and recycle everything possible
sophie
rockford, illinoia USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:47:35 (CST)
I have already changed all lightbulbs, I car pool and have a vehicle that is very energy efficient, 32mpg, I teach environmental science to high school freshmen and sophomores and have them discussing and making changes in their homes, I have had my classes plant trees and flowers, and we all use recycleable water bottles, recycle paper products and aluminum products.
roberta
brooklyn, ny USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:41:33 (CST)
i commit to raise at least $50!
Aleesh
KP, NY USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:40:21 (CST)
I am going to recycle more, plant trees, go veggie, enjoy the outdoors, and donate my coins!!!
Kelsey Finnegan
new hartford, NY USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:39:21 (CST)
I already wrote one of these but I forgot to say that I plan on buying those canvas bags instead of using paper or plastic!
Lori
Atco, nj USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:39:20 (CST)
I'm going to keep on recycling, plant a tree, use less electricity, switch to more eco-friendly products, raise money!
Lori
Atco, nj USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:35:17 (CST)
This earth day me and my friends are planting trees and cleaning up all the litter around our school and park
amber stanley
moundsville, wv us - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:23:25 (CST)
Clean up on of the parks and make donations
Sarah Rosier
Sharpsburg, Ga USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:18:11 (CST)
I will hang flyrs for earth day and try to stop smoking.
Simone
Sioux falls, sd USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:10:05 (CST)
I vowe to use public transport or my bike whenever possible. To eat only organic meat. To pruchase and consume mainly local and biodegradable household, hygienic and food products. To conserve energy and water by not taking long showers or leaving lights or the TV on. To be an ambassodor of change by encouraging my friends and family to join us all in the good fight. To use re-usable shopping bags and water bottles. To recycle at home, work and school; and to bring home materials that can be recycled if no recycling recepticles are around. And most importantly... to never ever give up hope that our efforts are not in vain!!! Together we can and will make a difference!!
Victoria D'Alessandro
Montreal, Qc Canada - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 16:01:08 (CST)
As I have tried to do since High School, I recycle everything possible, try using earth friendly cleaning products and have my own shopping bags when I go shopping for food or any other items. I also spread the words to friends, family, peers and co-workers. Finally, I have a bin that I take to each job I have been and educate everyone about recycling in the office and then I take care of the recycables.
Omaira
Peekskill, ny USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 15:57:12 (CST)
Raise money and awareness in the Middle School where I teach.
Jeanne Kracinovich
Leonardtown, md USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 15:55:30 (CST)
is to go around my town and pick up trash that people have thrown on the ground. Another thing I will do is plant a tree on earth day and do whatever else i can do to help our environment.
Siara
Blackwood, nj USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 15:51:33 (CST)
I am going to start recycling more and going green in every way that i can.
Stephanie
Ozark, mo USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 15:37:42 (CST)
Maximize paperless manner of office correspondence. Recycle at home and at the work at all times.
Kate Bacasen
Marina, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 15:31:30 (CST)
LAST YEAR I RAISED $123.00 COLLECTING CHANGE AND A LEMONADE STAND. THIS YEAR I WILL COLLECT EVEN MORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KAILER DRAKE 8YRS OLD
KAI DRAKE
WIXOM, MI USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 15:28:55 (CST)
I pledge to spend the extra few dollars to buy sustainably grown, locally produced food at the grocery store, to always use the recycling bin in my dorm, and collect spare change to donate to Make Every Day Earth Day.
Reb! Knight
Mars Hill, NC USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 15:28:50 (CST)
I plan to plant a tree and another garden in my back-yard, and I'm going to donate to the WWF!Make every day Earth day!
Heather
Kennesaw, Ga. USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 15:04:24 (CST)
My kindergarten classroom collects water bottles and recycles them. We have been doing this consistantly for 7 months and prior to that we did it intermittenly. Also, I always turn off any electricity that i am not using and have participated in every lights out days since live earth. I have also taught my kindergarten class and my Girl Scout troop about using resources wisely, sharing the planet with all species who live on it and protecting the environment we live in. I will continue to so all of this as a part of my life and as I can, I will add more things to my list.
Susan
Hawthorne, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:54:55 (CST)
I will not drink any bottled water and will eat no red-meat
Patric!k Diamond
Scarborough, ME USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:53:58 (CST)
my family will collect change to help support earth day
cathy mcneal
woodbridge, va USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:42:09 (CST)
Earth Day is EVERYDAY for me! I am a vegetarian (eliminating meat from your diet is a HUGE way to fight global warming), buy locally, live close to work, and recycle. I also write letters, make calls, and visitations to my local representatives. I also donate $$ to non-profit organizations for conversation issues. However, on Earth Day weekend…the 20th, I am going to volunteer my time at a huge Earth Fair (60,000 people attend) with 2 different non-profit organizations to educate the public on two environmental issues.
Loraine Gonzalez
San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:40:29 (CST)
My personal commitment for earth day is to get others excited about taking care of our planet and help them learn all the different ways they can make a change in our world for the better!
Anna Valdivieso
San Antonio, Tx USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:39:56 (CST)
I pledge to continue (as much as possible) to recycle at home and work, buy enviromental-friendly/natural/organic products and foods, use reusable bags/containers, reuse printer paper for writing notes, reducing electrical consumption by turning off fans, lights and TV/radio when not in the room(also unpluging appliances which I didn't realize, they use electicity when not in use), and to continue encouraging others to do so. Also, I will continue sending letters and petitions to our government leaders on environmental and wildlife issues. I plan to plant an organic vegetable and herb garden in pots, and the next car I buy will be a Hybrid. I also plan to and encourge everyone else to vote a democrat into the White House. I prefer Hilary but either one would be better than the "OTHER" choice.
Robin Evers
Royal Palm Beach, FL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:33:51 (CST)
I am going to go around my neighborhood to pick up spare change on Earth Day. The week previous and the week of Earth day, my school's production of Guys And Dolls is playing. I am playing Adelaide in the production and have talked with my director about setting up a stand during all 7 of the performances. All of the change that we get from this stand will be directly donated to WWF.
Hannah Lindquist
MN USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:27:32 (CST)
i currrently volunteer @ a preschool twice a month to teach the kids @ a early age how to recycle and save the environment.
Nikki Walkes
Gulfport, MS USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:19:27 (CST)
i currrently volunteer @ a preschool twice a month to teach the kids @ a early how to recycle and save the environment.
Nikki Walkes
Gulfport, MS USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:18:50 (CST)
I will keep working hard and supporting WWF. I take my own bags wherever I go and I recycle. Everyone that comes in contact with me knows "what I stand For"--All Living Beings--The Planet".
Elizabeth P. More
Metairie, La. USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 14:03:03 (CST)
i am currently volunteering at the local zoo where we are giving presentations on conservation. as part of our presentations, i am helping coordinate a presentation on deforestation for palm oil use. this helps children understand that what they do in Texas eventually affects their favorite animals half a world away.
carlos martinez
el paso, tx USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 13:57:38 (CST)
I will collect more than $50 for WWF by Earth Day.
Taryn
Tacoma, WA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 13:52:20 (CST)
I will donate to at least two different foundations, and I will help out at my local Animal Shelter, and treat my own pets, friends, family, and unrelated people with respect.
Echo
Houlton, ME USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 13:48:55 (CST)
I M living in flat where lack of soil space for plantation But I Have Decided that Grow Plant one ashoka plant in soil pot on every Earth day . It will be a third plant which will be planted on comming Earth Day .
prashant
pune, m/s india - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 13:23:36 (CST)
raising two girls to be earth friendly
David
Dayton, OH USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 13:22:02 (CST)
Drive less, ride my bike more, walk more, read more, less TV, change ALL light blubs to CFLs and buy local more. Recycle everything that I can and use cloth grocery bags.
July Green
Fargo, ND USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 13:09:26 (CST)
Turn off all un-used electricity, recycle all paper used thay day, and use a plastic cup for drinks instead of throwing out numerous paper cups.
Danielle Siciliano
Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 13:01:20 (CST)
My commitments are for every day not just Earth Day, however this is an excellent time to think about what I have done and how I can do more. In our home we recycle or reuse everything we can. we have replaced water thirsty plants with drought resistent ones on a drip system,low water use. No pesticide or chemical fertilizers fuacets and toilets,tankless hot water heater,lower the temperature in winter raise it in the summer use CFL bulbs We try to consume less,buy in bulk, use reusable bags for shopping,eat less meat ..no beef, buy organic fair trade and or local farmers market. I will be starting a compost bin and vegetable garden this next year and pledge my change from now until Earth day. "In our every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations" From the Great Law of the Iroquois Nation In this consumer based society we need to think about this quote every day!
Elizabeth
CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 12:57:14 (CST)
I would like to donate my change to WWF in swizerland howerver for this i wouldhave to find coinstat thing. I will also on april 29th turn off the electricity for an hour or more
sarah weiske
Berne, Swizterland - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 12:46:36 (CST)
I will be an advocate of a paperless environment at work and will begin to influence my colleagues as well.
Vinnie C.
Monterey, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 12:44:58 (CST)
to be a responisble person and help others to keep the earth safe for the next generations
annie soler
NEW ORLEANS, la USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 12:42:43 (CST)
I am switching all my light bulbs to eco-friendly versions, turning off lights when no one is in the room, lowering the heat and air conditioning in my house, taking not as hot showers for not as long, washing dishes with not as hot water, switching all my cleaning products and toiletries to eco-friendly and/or organic versions, walking to the metro to get to work, carpooling with friends to outings, I got a Brita water filter so I don't buy bottled water, and I am encouraging my friends and family to be more 'green". I will continue to recycle, wash my clothes in cold water, and take public transportation to work.
Alice Sanford
Washington, DC USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 12:28:06 (CST)
I will have a school wide recycling competition. The winning grade will receive a prize on Earth Day.
Aaron Fichter
Pleasantville, IA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 12:26:46 (CST)
We have used our recycling service for years. Often we reuse containers before we recycle. Since last year, we have changed the lightbulbs in our home. We have also switched over to organic and earth friendly cleaners, soaps and shampoos. As often as possible we buy and eat organic foods. Last summer we grew tomatoes, which were even better than delicious. We also purchased an awesome space heater that warms the room we are in, so we haven't used our whole-house central heat this season. That has helped us to use less energy. We know that there is always more that can be done, so we try to conserve every day!
Amy
Madison, AL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 12:16:56 (CST)
To infleunce others to treat the eath fairly.
Amanda Evans
Los Gatos, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:59:22 (CST)
I pledge to raise more than $50 for WWF this year. I ask my friends to empty out the change in their pockets every time they come over to my apartment. I also pick up every coin I see on the ground. And I empty my change out each day. This year, I'm going to go around collecting by taking my globe from last year everywhere I go.
Steffanie Fick
Alameda, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:51:19 (CST)
In conjunction with a project that I am doing for a contest put on by Polar Bear International, I am planning on, with the help of others, to plant upwards of 200 trees on various public and private properties within my community.
Luke Turkington
Park City, Ut USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:41:31 (CST)
Tax public trasportation and always recycle as much as possible
Alf
APO, AE USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:33:56 (CST)
I have already crossed over to Earth friendly products for house cleaning supplies and now I plan to use more organic products such as personal care products, food and clothing.
Kara Weinand
Kirkland, WA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:27:07 (CST)
i will be picking up trash in the town and collecting any type of recyclable thing i can to help, and i will also try to raise money for WWF. Possibly, i will try to get more people to help.
selina herrera
Edcouch, tx USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:23:32 (CST)
We need to go more green for the earth and less green out of our pockets and just picking up trash, recycling everything that can be is the easist thing to do and I know I have been not doing as much of it because where I live - you set up your own trash collection among three choices and they don't encourage recycling at all.
Jennifer V. Aiken
Metamora, MI USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:21:27 (CST)
I decided to make an advertisement about Earth Day and send it by email to contribute to the awareness of endangered species and habitats all over the world, telling the main problems in my home country (concerning factories and contamination)...
sabrina
brooklyn, ny USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:10:32 (CST)
I will change all the light bulbs in my house and my mother's house by Earth Day.
Gail Inzerillo-Latella
West Sayville, NY USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:09:30 (CST)
Since I have became a vegetarian in September 2007, I have also been looking for new ways to save this world. My pledge is to buy cruelty-free products from now on. Because of WWF I have stopped using as much energy in my and my family's everyday life. Thank you WWF! I can't wait to start fundraising!
Emily
Lincoln, NE USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:08:43 (CST)
Since I have been a member of WWF, I have done all that I could to write letters,however lets make a real difference this year! Since I am a waitress I encounter lots of loose change, so I am planning to help raise all that I can for the Earth Day!!!! And Hopefully adopt some animals too!!!
SeraMarie
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:07:55 (CST)
On Earth day I'll be reusing more plastic bags and scrap paper to save trees and look out for litter around wildlife areas!
Victoria
USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:06:13 (CST)
Since I have been a member of WWF, I have all that I could to write letters, however lets make a real difference this year!! I plan on not just adopting one animal but hopefully three to four, and since I am a waitress I encounter lots of loose change, so I am planning to help raise all that I can for the Earth Day!!!!
SeraMarie
Katy, TX USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:06:01 (CST)
I commit myself to never litter and to make sure others don't also. I pledge to turn out every unneccesary light source or electricity source i see. I commit to only consume organic meals and only use organic and/or recycled products.
Mallory King
Tuscaloosa, AL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 11:04:17 (CST)
I'm going to bring along an extra bag to collect all the trash I find when I'm out, instead of walking by wishing I had a bag. And I'm going to donate at least $50 of coins to WWF.
Elizabeth S
Los Angeles, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:56:30 (CST)
Our family already does so much for our Earth. Recycling, gardening for habitat, adopting endangered species, conserving water and electricity and any other ways we can help. This year we will try our hand at home composting. This will save space in the landfill and give nutrients to our garden and wildlife habitats.
Delores Jenison
IA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:41:31 (CST)
I just inherited a 1/2 acre of land that abuts woods and I am planning on donating to a local Wildlife organization so that it will remain unbuildable and not used by humans but only for wildlife. We have left our own 1 acre of land behind our house natural, to help support wildlife as people are stealing their habitat. We are always feeding the birds and have water available for them also.
Eleanor
Pembroke, MA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:37:25 (CST)
I already recycle everything that I can, I have also just started composting to lessen the impact on the landfill. Started using 100% compostible trash bags, and they work really well. I utilize the CFL bulbs in all fixtures and lamps in my house, unplug appliances, and love hanging my wash outside on the line. My commitment is to continue to do everything that I can to help the environment.
Yvonne
Waukegan, IL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:25:58 (CST)
To do as much as I can personally to not add to the burden on earth. I've already arranged to have 10 trees planted on that day.
Yvonne M Sylvester
Waukegan, IL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:19:53 (CST)
My family and I will spending Earth Day at Galveston Beach helping to clean up the waters and beach. The program is called Adopt A Beach. It is fun for the entire family and the rewards are priceless.
Lori Harmon
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:18:05 (CST)
I will recycle more.
Nikki Myers
Benton, TN USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:13:18 (CST)
I intend to raise $50 dollars for Earth Day, continue to recycle as much as possible, and join the many who have pledged to turn off all their lights for an hour.
Lariany
Allentown, Pa USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:09:01 (CST)
I take seriously: "The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children," --Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Keith I. Pohl
Mason, MI USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 10:06:08 (CST)
I always recycle and unplug appliances before bed. I hang clothes out on a line instead of using a dryer and I use reusable water bottles instead of buying bottled water. I always pick up garbage every time I see it on the ground, but for Earth Day, I will pick up garbage in the road and ditches near my house. And I will be participating in the recycling program the student council at my school is starting.
Tracy Templin
Isle, MN USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:59:05 (CST)
I have always been conservation orientated by recycling, conserving electric,paper, water and fuel. I also get involved in clean-up programs in my area. Currently a group I belong to is trying to educate officials and public about Green Building.
E Gail Walder
Newfane, NY USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:50:43 (CST)
I started using recycled material bags to carry all groceries, switched all light bulbs in the house to energy effiecient ones, I am trying to find somebody to carpool with to work.
Mary
Gulfport, FL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:49:35 (CST)
Simple things I've already started doing: 1. Turning off electric lights and unplugging appliances that draw current when not in use. 2. Hanging the wash on a line to dry or indoor rack if it's raining 3. Instead of using disposal unit, recycling vegetable waste in a home composter. Then use the organic fertilizer in my garden. 4. driving less, driving more efficiently 5. Planting shrubs that attract birds, setting up nesting boxes.
Juliette Muscat
Timonium, MD USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:43:15 (CST)
Gosh..LOTS of things..starting to compost; recycling most everything; heavily purchasing from thrift shops instead of buying new; buying organic wherever possibly; ridding our home of household chemicals,instead buying 'green' and NEVER tested on animals products instead..that is MOST important for us!! Insulating our basement; replacing most of our windows; wash in cold water..I'm probably forgetting more of what we now do....
Valerie
Winnipeg, MB Canada - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:41:42 (CST)
My after school Jr. Master Gardening Group, on Earth Day, will be building an aquatic/wildlife pond and bird/butterfly sanctuary in the outdoor classroom we have built for our school, Blossomwood Elementary. The outdoor classroom is a great place for students to learn about wildlife conservation, natural resource conservation, among many other topics. Our whole school will be coming out to take part in the building process. Our club will take up donations that day of spare change from the students as they come outside to take part in the building process. This money will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund. Sincerely, Lynn K. McQueen, 3rd Grade Teacher & Club Sponsor Jr. Master Gardener Group Blossomwood Elementary Huntsville, Al.
Lynn McQueen
Harvest, AL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:40:40 (CST)
Coordinating efforts by Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to label storm sewers that drain into the local watershed so as to educate the public on the importance of keeping contaminants out of the water; participating in a county-wide clean-up effort; coordinating a "green week" at local elementary school; raising awareness of the options for recycling in our community.
Lisa Brown
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:40:26 (CST)
to take advantage of our community's recycling program, continue to recycle aluminum cans, and begin to make changes in my household to go more "green". (natural cleaning, dry clothing outside, change over to cfl bulbs)
casey
norman, ok USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:37:00 (CST)
I will recycle everything I can and hang clothes outside when the weather permits.
Mary Owens
Warner Robins, GA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:34:16 (CST)
Last year I was able to raise $75 by hosting an Earth Day party. This year... I commit to raising at least $100 for WWFs Time For Change by setting up coin jars in the breakrooms at my, and my husbands, job. My husband and I will be proactive by asking co-workers, face to face and by email, to support this cause by bringing in all of their spare change.
Christi Smith
Boulder, CO USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:25:57 (CST)
I will do all that I am able for earth day I have ordered trees and I will collect as much as others are willing to give I will reduce my driving I will reduce my power demands I will shop with reuseable bags I will freshen up our bird feeding stations I will walk the roads and pick up the litter of others
Gaty Robertson
clinton, ct USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:24:49 (CST)
Our recent trip to Antarctica with a WWF Representative inspired us to do every LITTLE and LARGE thing we can do personally to leave a smaller footprint on the Planet. We have a list of action steps which we are implementing to the extent we can. And we are informing and encouraging others to do the same.
Patsy Inglet
San Antonio, TX USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:22:51 (CST)
I will recycle all my bottles, cans and plastic. I will donate any money gotten from this to WWF plus my change from now till Earth Day.
Diane M. Lent
Hampton, NH USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:15:09 (CST)
Undercroft Montessori School, Ms. Amanda's Class, grades 4-6, in Tulsa, OK pledges to collect and donate 50.00. Although last year, we collected over 150.00. Hopefully, we will beat that this year.
Cassie Willbourn
Tulsa, OK USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:14:53 (CST)
I will do my best to collect $100 or more for WWF.
Maria A Sauceda
Grand Prairie, TX USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:14:01 (CST)
i commit to donating, and sharing with others ideas on how to help out
Brenda
pensacola, fl USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:08:59 (CST)
To participate in a community project for cleaning up litter OR if there is no community project, I will go out and clean an area in my community and rally as many of my family to join me as possible. I will also be more diligent about recycling properly.
Stacie Haldeman
Springfield, VA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:08:28 (CST)
I have pledged to stop drinking bottled water and to instead use a reusable aluminum bottle. I am also helping a student organization at my college to host a week of awareness events around Earth Day, including a vegan food fest and Boston Common Clean-up. I will also be teaching a unit on conservation to the preschoolers that I volunteer with.
Ashley Tarbet
Boston, MA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:08:02 (CST)
My personal commitment is to make a change with how I use/recyle products, to creat a recycle program at work and to effectively communicate to my children and friends how important it is to be aware of the environmental changes and to create recycling programs within their home(s).
Tanya Antia
clearwater, fl USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:08:01 (CST)
I will try to make Earth Day every day of the year by raising the awareness and increasing the commitment of protecting the environment of others around me. If everyone of us can convince someone else to save the environement, and so on, we will live in a much better world.
Caroline Roux
Montreal, QC Canada - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:06:53 (CST)
I support Earth Day
Sandra Roberts
Davie, FL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:06:47 (CST)
i commit to making as many finanacial donations to WWF as i can and asking others to do so. i am doing everything possible to keep my footprint small by practicing small farm practices on my farm, using mule power, installing passive solar heating and using solar panels and masonry stove in my home.
pat bacon
jefferson, nh USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:03:31 (CST)
I am commited to educating my peers on what they can to do help the Earth.
Kate
Weaverville, NC USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 09:02:12 (CST)
I will share ideas on recycling; start composting your apple cores, vegetable peelings, potato skins, egg shells, coffee grounds, dryer lint, etc. to create a nutritiuos fertizer for plants, shrubs, trees. Share more ideas on walking instead of riding in your vehicle whenever possible to eliminate as much polution as you can; burn soy candles instead of using electricity as much as possible; collect rain water for watering your plants and trees; create a habitat in your backyard for wildlife, plant, plant, plant while being aware of those plants that are considered unhealthy.
Deborah J. Singletary
High Springs, Florida USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:42:42 (CST)
Raise Money and renew awareness !
Elizabeth Sauer
Philadelphia, Pa USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:42:28 (CST)
I will raise $50 for Earth Day, at the LEAST. My life has been busy but if I do not slow down long enough to make a difference, it is not even be worth living. Everyone needs to help and not be discouraged because other people do not think you are making a real difference. It makes a big enough difference by simply caring.
Diana
Colorado City, AZ USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:42:23 (CST)
I'll be asking people to plant trees,raise garden,protect trees from felling & other damages,walk or ride a bike for short distance jobs,use bag of cloth to carry grocery or vegetables instead of using polythene bags,use CFL bulbs to save electricity,not to waste water & make compost manure from organic waste rather than burning it.I've been doing this since 1969.
Hemant
Indore, MP India - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:30:40 (CST)
Mi compromiso es hacer conciencia en las personas cercanas a mi, ya que como he trabajado en cambio climatico se las consecuencias de este, ademas pretendo hacer algun tipo de campaña para ese dia en mi comunidad.
Pame
Concepcion, Chile - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:23:00 (CST)
I have added more to my compose, even collecting the coffee grounds from work. Buying more fresh fruits and veggies, instead of canned or frozen. I use products in recycable containers. Hang my laundry instead machine drying them. Use as much of my 'gray water' as I can to water my plants. Turn off lights as I leave a room, replaced bulbs with floresent ones. Have my heat turned down when I am not home ( automatic timer) Remember 'house coats'? I wear a sweater in the evening, and a lap robe. I am always looking for ways to conserve!
Roberta Housel
Bloomsbury, NJ USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:14:16 (CST)
I will adopt an animal for every friend's or family member's birthday and convince them to do the same. I will place the coin bin in my place of work and send an email to all my colleagues asking them to drop at least the equal value of 1 cup of coffee in the bin every day.
Lucy Taliadoros
Athens, Greece - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:12:31 (CST)
I will recycle as much plastic and paper as I can. I will also turn off lights when I am not in that room of my house. Also, I will respect nature and it's habitat whenever possible.
Loraine Seronick
Sharon, Massachusetts USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:11:16 (CST)
I am going to find ways to show family, friends and coworkers how to be more Green and hope to inspire change in others. I will lead by example and teach my children to love and care for our Earth - I will make Earth Day every day at our house.
Jodi Folta
Ashburn, VA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 08:09:46 (CST)
To help raise awarness on needy animals that need our help.
elena
orlando, fl USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 07:45:33 (CST)
Besides my change,I am setting up a donation jar at my place of work. I already recycle, compost, save cans, etc, but I pledge to finish my started project of a wildlife habitat in my backyard.
Pam
Sand Springs, OK USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 07:40:47 (CST)
Lead by example in practicing conservation activities.
Michael Rogan
Raleigh, NC USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 07:13:44 (CST)
Ride my bike to work this spring, summer and fall.
Sergei
Pleasant Prairie, WI USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 06:32:31 (CST)
Every day of the year I commit to raising the vibrations of humans to become more compassionate and respectful toward all living things. I send healing energy around the planet for love, peace & harmony. I also take personal responsibility for our situation. I'm a vegetarian and I take care of wildlife by creating habitats for them, and feed them nourishing foods that are natural to their ecosystem. I recycle everything that is possible to recycle. I drive a car that gets great gas mileage. Thinking positive, and thinking peace, love & harmony daily will put the Law of Attraction to work. What we think about becomes reality.
Marilyn Meyer, LightHealer.net
Woodstock, GA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 06:09:29 (CST)
I pledge to collect at least $50.00 in change to help make the world a better place.
Nancy Friedrich
Royal Palm Beach, FL USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 06:02:55 (CST)
I am going to donate $50 to WWF for Earth Day. I will to recycle my old cell phones. I am going to buy only organic or fair trade products. I am going to raise awareness of environment among my family, and friends. I am going to take more walks in the forest, and appreciate the Earth.
Katherine Delesalle
Asheville, NC USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 06:00:25 (CST)
I am building a new house and I am planning to make it as energy efficience as possible. I will install solar panels (it is a quite unknown technology here in Uruguay), use low consume light bulbs and use an automatized watering system to save water. Those things might be common in other countries but certainly not in Uruguay and I hope others might do the same when they see it works! Please, I will like to hear new ideas to put into practice!
Silvia Gomez Caviglia
Montevideo, Uruguay - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 05:36:57 (CST)
1.I will try to become vegan 2.I will do some more volunteering 3.Grow my own organic plants 4.Write blogs about everything what is essential for our planet and her survival.
Nadja
Novi Sad, Serbia - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 04:10:07 (CST)
I will share my knowledge about environmental and animal care with others.
Cristina Freniche
Spain - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 04:05:45 (CST)
I will cycle to work from now on or take public transport and ensure that i'm not using more electricity or water than i need to.
Viki
Edinburgh, UK - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 03:38:14 (CST)
I will walk to go to work, or use the bike. I am using only recycled paper and collect paper to recycle. I will continue adopting animals and donating to WWF. I will try to implicate in a program for tree plantation. I will be careful with the trash, collecting it by category.
Raluca C
Bucharest, Romania - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 03:28:00 (CST)
I will plants some new plant outside my house and use less electricity and water.
Jaylin Sam
Kota Tinggi, Johor Malaysia - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 03:00:24 (CST)
I am a Year 3 teacher and have an assembley item planned for around the time of Earth Day. The three Year 3 classes will be raising awareness about what Earth Day is, giving some tips on what the students can do to help, resighting a poem on recycling and general information about recycling. We want the students to understand that they may only be one person but together they can make a huge difference.
Delia Botha
Perth, WA Aus - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 02:30:57 (CST)
i will not use any electricty, unplug all unused item. walk instead of drive.
maili
phoenix, az USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 02:27:47 (CST)
I will commute to/from work via the bus.
R. Wakai
honolulu , HI USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 02:21:55 (CST)
of course am planting a tree,and continue what i am doing,recycle,reuse and reduce,will donate something to the local wildlife conservation soc.sign all the petitions i can and become more active,then what i am right now,in spreading awareness about how to make changes in one's everyday life to help environment,thanks
Diva Muni
Gandhinagar, GJ India - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 02:20:00 (CST)
I am already a member of WWF, and will try and always try toprotect the world from environment hazards to make a better place for all living beings.
Omer Awan
Karachi, SIndh Pakistan - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 01:44:32 (CST)
My personal commitment goes further than earth day. I intend to continue being an educator and activist in the participation of saving this earth, and it's cohabitants. Respecting the 3 R's, but most of all, implementing the philosophy less is more and Respect,respect,respect...oh of course plant a new tree!!lol!
dee
cornwall, on canada - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 01:02:56 (CST)
I shall try to CONVINCE ALL MY FAMILY MEMBERS to reduce, recycle and re-use. My target is to have had them doing the 3 Rs by Earth Day 2008.
Doris Nuval
Makati City, Philippines - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 00:56:38 (CST)
My commiment for earth day is to try to raise at least $50, and to plant at least 2 trees, and clean up my community.
Crystal pineda
Lebec, CA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 00:18:48 (CST)
Help the eath by continuing to be a vegetarian, recycling the junk mail i receive, and collecting coins for WWF.
Stephanie
Bronx, NY USA - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 00:06:03 (CST)
I will continue to love the Earth by saving energy, recycling everything and anything I can, use reusable bags when shopping, signing the millions of petitions for the Earth, making donations to good causes, volunteering my time, educating the younger generations and enjoying what the Earth has given us.
Diane C
Torance, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 23:33:59 (CST)
My friend and I are organizing a beach clean up, and collecting coins for WWF.
Diana M
Thousand Oaks, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 23:22:15 (CST)
It is as we walk the trails within NATURE that we can learn so much about ourselves and our world, without ever hearing a word! Come and walk with us and rejoice in our labors of preservation so that others may learn as well!
Gerrit Overway
Holland, Mi USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 23:21:11 (CST)
I'll help by reducing usage of Plastic bags and Walk more=)
Tiffany T
Singapore, Singapore - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 22:44:43 (CST)
My comitment is to raise awareness of climate change issues through booking speakers for my university and writing articles on reducing, restoring, and respecting-- the big three when it comes to eco-issues. I also hope to get the president of my school to sign the President's Climate Commitment. I already got a verbal "yes," so I just need to get his pen to the paper! Personally, I plan to continue to seek new ways to reduce my consumer appetite and carbon footprint.
Angel Ailesnoires
San Antonio, TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 22:43:06 (CST)
I will raise $100 dollars for earth day.
Lauren Teti
philadelphia, pa USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 22:25:05 (CST)
I've always tried to make my part for the environment, but this year, one of my goals is to get more people involved by being a good example, and encouraging people to do at least little things for the environment. I, myself do a lot of things, such as driving a Hybrid car, recycling, buy recycled products when possible, organic products most of the time, changed 99% of my lamps with CFL bulbs, use my own bags for groceries, and more. Even my Christmas tree was a living tree, which is now planted in my backyard. And I'm planning to put environmentally friendly flooring in my house, within the next few weeks. But, now I'm planning on promoting other people to do little things such as turning off the water when brushing their teeth, or unplugging their cell phone charger, or any other charger, when not in use etc. ( all things I do too of course). I have more projects in the works as well. And now, with this change collector I will go around my neighborhood and ask to contribute. And, at the next Party I'm having at my house, I will ask my friends to spare some change as well for this cause. By the way, I don't like to use plastic cups and plates, so, this party will defenitely not have any of that either.
Nathalie Vela
Oceanside, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 22:06:08 (CST)
I will spread the word about proyectotiti.com, which is a program where women make beautifully crafted bags totally out of plastic shopping bags from the grocery store! This helps to save sea turtles who mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, and die after eating them. Also, it saves the monkeys in Columbia where people used to cut the trees they lived in for lumber. Please support this cause by buying a bag or two. Beatiful colors, and very stylish and durable. One hundred twenty bags are used to create one eco-mochilla, as they are called. Thanks! Also, if anyone wants to get involved and film the women making the bags, and puit the video on you tube, then many people all over the world can join this amazing effort of reducing plastic, conserving life, and supporting communities that need it!
kim Xenakis
ny, ny USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:57:33 (CST)
I am going to ride my bicycle on every trip within 2 miles from my apartment. I am going to learn vegetarian alternatives for my favorite recipes. I am going to bring reusable containers, shopping bags, and produce bags on every shopping trip.
Kristin
Lebanon, OR USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:54:58 (CST)
I will use my economics class as a platform from which to inform and educate my students on the impact of over-consumptive behavior on the earth. Students will complete the Ecological Footprint Quiz on the Redefining Progress website to evaluate their individual consumption patterns and look for ways to reduce their footprint on the earth.
Peggy Winfrey-Hull
Memphis, TN USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:48:35 (CST)
I will continue with my fundraising efforts for Costa Rica, and distributing my documentary that I made for the same purpose. To request a copy, or if you know someone who would like to help, please check out my website and short version of the video, at www.allfortheforest.com. Costa Rica is part of the "lungs of the planet", as well as home to an amazing array of wildlife and plant life. Let's help save it now! We are the ones we've been waiting for! Kim X
kim xenakis
ny, NY USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:44:08 (CST)
I commit to collect change from my friends and neighbors as well as ask permission again at my school to place the coin container near the front of the office, so that all the kids at Deer Creek Elementary can contribute their extra coins like last year. I pledge to walk or ride my bike to school instead of being driven in order to save fuel. I will continue to recycle as many things as I can around my house and am very proud of my dad for buying the canvas bags for grocery shopping. I will start turning off extra lights and unplugging things that don't need to be plugged in. We also will continue to throw our coffee grinds on the lawn for fertilizer instead of using harsh chemicals that can kill animals. Thank you WWF for caring about the earth and all of its animals.
Rene Elan Gabrielle McCracken
Cedar Park , TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:43:59 (CST)
This year, I am committing to recycle more (including buying a recycling center for my house, buying a hybrid car and moving from an un-enviromentally friendly city (Detroit) to one that is (Portland, OR). This year, I commit to making the enviroment and nature something I think about everyday and sharing inspiration with others.
Jennifer
Taylor, MI USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:42:54 (CST)
Hello people if we all stop donating to this great cause then all of the future lifes will not be seeing any great animals. Start with some thing easy recycle and becone a VEGITARIAN
Tessa
Yorba Linda, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:40:15 (CST)
The most important committment which can be made is to educate, especially the young. There is not a day which goes by in which my children are taught something about Earth and the importance of its environmental preservation/protection. Recycle everything, use as little as possible of everything and always challenge yourself and others to find a way to get at least two uses from everything. Take time to pause and think what will be here for your children and grandchildren and the polar bears will still be here. If time is not taken to think, the polar bears and many other species will only exist in pictures and imagination.
Roberta Hunter
USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:37:00 (CST)
I walk the beaches in my home town several times a week. I have often thought I wished I had brought a bag to pick up the garbage, now I make a commitment to remember to bring a (cloth)garbage bag!
Dana
Hampton Bays, NY USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:36:56 (CST)
I recycle everything I can. I buy organic. I'm a vegetarian. I just planted 8 trees and took over our community common area and made it part of the "wild life habitat" program. I removed all my grass except a 5x10 patch. I don't use any pesticides in my garden, yard or community garden. I use all cloth bags, no plastic. I've changed my bulbs to CFLs. I pick up trash at the beach every day. And I'm trying every day to do more to reduce my footprint. My Earth Day goal is to go to my local grocery store and hand out as many cloth bags as I can and get donations for WWF. I feel like I could do so much more.
Andrea
N. Myrtle Beach,, SC USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:35:57 (CST)
I walk the beaches in my home town several times a week. I have often thought I wished I had something to pick up the garbage, now I make a commitment to remmeber to bring a garbage bag!
Dana
Hampton Bays, NY USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:33:59 (CST)
I will continue to keep recycling plastic, aluminum, and glass bottles, and will try to recycle paper as well. I will turn off appliances and unplug plugs from outlets when not in use. I will buy energy-efficient bulbs. I will donate when I can, and I have been e-mailing my Congressman and Senators, and will continue to do so. I'll try to get involved in a clean-up project or tree-planting, if I can find one! Looking for other ideas as well. I will try to spread awareness.
Jennifer Yates
Van Nuys, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:33:58 (CST)
I'm already keen in turning of every unnecessary electrical devices and I pledge to continue doing the same.I'll minimize the use of plastics and use alternatives for it.I'll segregate biodegradable and non biodegradable waste and properly dispose them.I'll surely do my best to spread the idea of turning every day to earth day to more and more people.As a child of mother earth I swear I'll do whatever I can to protect her.
Arathy Anil
Trivandrum, Kerala India - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:23:26 (CST)
I've already changed all my light bulbs. I've turned down the heat and am more attentive to turning out lights. I've changed to organic lawn services, I'm planting bushes for butterfiles and birds, I've obtained a rain barrel, will collect rain from off the roof to water plants this summer. I give conservation magaznes to schools, and I hear about the projects they've done from them. I give my neighborhood children Audubon magazines and International Bat magazines where they used them in school projects.
Jacqueline Miller
St. Clair Shores, MI USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:13:44 (CST)
It takes as much gasoline to mow a lawn as it takes to drive from Chicago, IL to Milwaukee, WI. Remove most or all grass and plant what's native to your area. This also eliminates the need for people to intervene in culling overpopulations of prey species. Natural grasses give the natural predators a place to "stalk" and hunt, and they will naturally cull overpopulations. I gave up eating meat because we are often disgraceful to our farm animals. Additionally, companies such as Carl Jr's use disgraceful advertising, such as flopping a full-screen sized hamburger down onto a plate to get the attention of young people so they'll eat their burgers. Yeah, this advertising apparently works, but it promoted an unfeeling coldness towards the animals humans depend upon for sustenance. As we don't have to take the responsibility to kill our own meat, we are used to packages in the supermarket that look like they may as well be cans of vegetables. But they're not. They are animals who gave their very lives for our survival. Turn off unnecessary electricity. Even plugs in sockets draw electricity. Do we really need the toaster and coffee maker plugged in all the time? Give polar bears a chance to survive on this planet by using less electricity and using less gasoline and carbon fuels. They're in big, bad trouble.
Diana
NAPERVILLE, IL USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:05:18 (CST)
my commitment is to try to plant a tree, and collect change from friends and relatives to go to an organization (like WWF!) that helps the people and animals on this earth and their environment. =)
Katie
Cameron Park, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 21:03:00 (CST)
I plan to plant trees in the neighborhood as well as some clean up projects.
Wendy
USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:57:45 (CST)
I will continue to recycle as many things as possible - from bottles and newspapers to the small boxes that the organic raisins come in that I eat every day! I will also turn off the lights when I leave a room!
Barbara Southworth
Hampton, NH USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:50:56 (CST)
good luck!
Belinda
great neck, ny USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:47:21 (CST)
I will encourage my junior high students to help make a difference by donating their change.
Sarah
Katy, TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:30:49 (CST)
I am a third grade teacher who believes the importance of teaching about our world also means teaching about care-takers for the future. I inspire, motivate and empower the young people of our world to appreciate the delicate balance of the world. We have an on-going learning about our world, not just on one day. Currently, we have a recycling program in our room. The children would like to make a difference, so collecting money to donate for one of the programs WWF is in charge of would let the children feels as if they are a part of a positive stride to imporving our environment, saving animals and care about the future of our world.
Sheryl Ernest
Tracy, Ca USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:25:48 (CST)
I will raise at least $50, remember to bring in the canvas bags to the grocery store EVERY time, recycle even small pieces of paper, replace light bulbs with more energy efficient ones, unplug more things when not in use. We already have a local wildlife friendly backyard for the birds and the squirrels, and I will continue to educate people about these wonderful animals.
Terry Keible
Palo Alto, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:21:27 (CST)
I will plant another tree in my yard. I am very committed to recycling and will teach my children the importance of taking care of the environment and all the creatures in it.
Misty
San Antonio, TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:20:51 (CST)
I have joined the WWF Rescue Team w/a monthly pledge. I recycle what I can. Pickup other people's trash they leave around. Grow my own herbs via hydroponics. Have 12 acres of beautiful land that I keep wild for all the animals (bears, rabbits, birds, turkeys, bobcats). Have a spring for them to get water and lots of foliage. Also at work we recyle paper, printer cartridges, cardboard, pallets people take home for firewood. I promise to raise $50 and hopefully a whole lot more. Thank you for being a voice for the animals and our wonderful planet. Pam Brienza
Pam Brienza
Black Hawk, CO USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:08:14 (CST)
Waste fewer napkins.
Rebecca Stainback
Winston Salem, NC USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:06:08 (CST)
One way to help the Earth is to save electriciy. If you leave a room turn the lights, TVs, and/or computers off. This can help the earth and your electricity bill!
Tara
- Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 20:03:51 (CST)
I just recently joined the WWF and will be donating money every month. I will continue to recycle, my family and I have been recycling for so many years. I will also continue to shut off lights throughout the house in rooms that aren't being used, and shut off lights when we are watching TV. Another thing I'm going to be doing that I'm very excited about is that I'm going to be adopting a Tiger and Snow Leopard from the WWF soon.
Melissa R Schumacher
Moreno Valley, Ca. USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:57:58 (CST)
tO MAKE AS MUCH MONEY AS POSIBLE
katerina Schilling
johnston, IOWA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:54:07 (CST)
To reduce my energy output and turn off my lights more.
Kalei Buczek
Marcy, NT USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:53:58 (CST)
I pledge to donate money I have collected to WWF, at least $50. I will also keep my heat at 65 and A/C at 72 to help the environment.
Holly
Barrington, NJ USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:52:14 (CST)
I will share the importance of nature with my students (1st grade) and we will raise funds for the WWF as a team, just like we did for the holiday season! We will plant foods to promote sustainable living and recycle on a daily basis and help the school to do the same.
Melissa Lopw
Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:51:32 (CST)
I promise to be more environmentally responsible everyday, from now on. I will turn off lights, reuse what can be reused and recycle what can be recycled. I will plant a tree, and plant a bigger organic garden. Reducing waste is something everyone can do. Planning to move and want to build a green home.
ES
Babylon, NY USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:40:01 (CST)
I will minimize my personal impact on the planet, and inspire others to do so as well.
Skylar Arend
Anchorage, AK USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:38:22 (CST)
I will utilize more day light hours instead of using electricity I will take shorter showers I will not buy products which use an excessive amount of waste or pollution
Lydia
Fort Smith, AR USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:37:01 (CST)
I will get my whole school involved in at least one activity that supports the environment and is also easy to keep doing.
Meggie Lasher
Weaverville, NC USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:35:02 (CST)
Bring home my aluminum can from school to recycle at home since we don't have a program at school. Take shorter showers and turn off the lights in my room when i'm not in it
Collin Smith
Gainesville, FL USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:32:28 (CST)
i will conserve water like i have been doing. i will not use any gas i do not need.
hope shoaf
mocksville, nc USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:30:49 (CST)
I have been a lover of nature and the natural world all my life. Every place I have ever lived, I have tried to do something important for the area. This Earth Day, I plan on picking up the litter that ignorant people carelessly toss out onto the Earth. I would like to plant some new trees on our property for the birds to nest in and flowers for the other creatures to enjoy. There are lots of farms in the area with dogs that really need decent housing and care. I want to ask some of the people in my area if they need any help with the animals. The biggest change I want to make is finding a reliable, affordable, used Subaru. Mine is getting old and I don't want to pay the high gas prices. By getting another Subaru, but one better on gas usage, I will be consuming less of this resource.
Judee l. Spargur
Tazewell, TN USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:18:33 (CST)
not using plastic bags and by recycling paper cans and bottles
Colleen
danville, KY USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:18:17 (CST)
collect change at ferris state university to help save the earth!!
hannah mcdougall
big rapids, mi USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:16:59 (CST)
I am in an enviromental club at school and we are planning on going to several sites and cleaning up. We are also doing a paririe burn that day
Brittany Good
Galesburg, Il USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:16:21 (CST)
First of all I have joined the WWF Rescue Team with a monthly pledge. Other than that, I keep recycling, I bring my own bags to the store, I use organic products, and I will check into putting solar panels on my roof this year!
Sibylle Westbrook
Los Angeles, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:10:51 (CST)
My family and I are trying to save the lives of many Mountain Gorillas (my favorite animals). In doing so we are not using plastic bags and are insted using woven bags from home, if we do use a plastic bag/bags we pay a quarter to the gorilla fund. We recycle frequintly and use the backs of paper daily.
Stephanie Wirkkala.
Asheville, nc USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:04:02 (CST)
I pledge to raise a minimum of at least $50, but I would like to do more.
julie moriarity
binghamton , ny USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:03:49 (CST)
Is to help make earth a better place for my children to grow up in. I would like to help clean up my city.
Debra Golden
Nemacolin, Pa USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 19:03:43 (CST)
I am running a recycling drive for the schools and center I work at. All our teens will be volunteering to help plant trees and relandscape baren areas.
SJess
Boston, MA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:58:55 (CST)
STOP PEBBLE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to write a note to the president that says to STOP PEBBLE MINE! because it will save alaska and alaska salmon. I am eight and live in homer alaska
Charlie Menke
Homer, AK USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:57:21 (CST)
This Earth Day, I commit to start living my life in a greener, more earth-friendly way. I will be exchanging my lightbulbs and conserving both water and electricity. Also, I requested a fundraising kit, so I will be collecting change and donating money of my own. I will probably be adopting an animal from the WWF website, and if possible, I want to convince my parents to truly adopt a new furry friend from our local shelter. I hope I can accomplish all of my Earth Day goals!
Madison Hollan
Amarillo, TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:50:30 (CST)
I recycle EVERYTHING I can (which leaves very little trash to go out on trash day) and encourage all the kids at school to do the same (I am a substitute teacher). It is amazing how many kids want to recycle and are very discouraged by the iscouraged by the adults in their lives who do not. Many neighborhoods have curbside recycling now - what can be easier. I also crosspost bulletins on Myspace and email that call for action to help the environment (animals too). It doesn't take much to make the world a better place. People need to stop thinking that they are only "one person" and can't make a change. Collectively, we most certainly can. Reduce, recycle, reuse.
Donna
Woodbridge, VA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:49:29 (CST)
don't buy any product in plastic
maría pieschacon
mississauga, on Canada - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:45:05 (CST)
I would like to make a change and to be commitment to theses animals to stay alive.
Andrea
Los Angeles, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:44:05 (CST)
My Environmental Science students and my Roots & Shoots students are planning a week-long celebration called Earth Week in April. We will raise awareness for endangered species as well as educate the school about important issues.
Audrey Carmosino
Medford , MA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:42:18 (CST)
buy only recycled products. Have used canvas shopping bags for years, never use plastic or paper at the market! Use blue recycle bags for garbage collection, so will be seperated from trash and recycled. Buy products that are not animal tested.Use earth friendly non-toxic detergents. Pick up trash wherever I go (ie flyfishing, hiking, walking on the beach). Refuse to support companies that harm the environment,just say NO. Never used pesticides in my garden, plant native only non-invasive, drought tolerant plants.
karen unrein
truckee, ca usa - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:42:10 (CST)
My daughter will be three April 22, and beginning to understand she creates a lasting imprint on earth. My continued commitment is raising a child who values her relationship with nature.
Taylor
Winston-Salem, NC USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:41:49 (CST)
My Environmental Science students and my Roots & Shoots students are planning a week-long celebration called Earth Week in April. We will raise awareness for endangered species as well as educate the school about important issues.
Audrey Carmosino
Medford , MA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:41:41 (CST)
My personal commitment is to collect as much money as i can and recycle. I will also try to get others involved as well.
Brittany Goodman
kentwood, mi USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:32:53 (CST)
I pledge to clean up Scalon Creek.
becky redgrift
Bradford, ON Canada - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:30:56 (CST)
I'm pledging to vote that GD GW and all his friends out!!!
John H Gruver
Moss Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:25:40 (CST)
I would like to do whatever I can as a student of AP Environmental Science and as a benefitor of this earth to contribute any help, fundraising, etc. to make a positive difference for Earth Day.
ReeAnne Juntilla
Modesto, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:24:29 (CST)
I pledge to collect money, to reduce my foot print, to recycle, and to reuse materials. I pledge to change the way I live in order to promote biodiversity and to live sustainably; and to urge others to do the same. I pray that all humanity will see the light and see the world through Al Gore and Kennedy Jr's eyes.
Deb
Tulsa, OK USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:16:44 (CST)
My personal commitment for this earth day is to have an Environmental Clean-up. I did it last year at my school, and a lot of people showed up. We were surprised at how much litter we found just around the school area, but everyone did a really good job with it and thought that it was a very positive thing. I think it would be a good thing to try again this year and it will also inform people that something needs to be done and maybe more people will take action and try to do more on their own for the environment because of it.
Meghan Ivany
Botwood, NL Canada - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:15:59 (CST)
The future of the planet is important for all and especially the youngest generation. The Boys and Girls Club of Auburn Kansas will begin now to collect spare change for Earth Day. We have done Pennies for the Planet many times before so we know the importance of coins to help WWF with its work for animals and the planet.
Daniel Copp and Auburn Boys & Girls Club
Auburn, KS USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:14:34 (CST)
RECYCLE! RECYCLE! RECYCLE! EVERYTHING! Of course I already do that. I do plan to get garden mulch from the local lot rather than buy it. It's free from them!
B.D. Borcherding
San Antonio, TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:12:14 (CST)
I will help clean our earth.
Jennifer Kempson
Kirkland, IL USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:09:41 (CST)
I am collecting change to donate for Earth Day.
Joy
Auburn, WA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:07:13 (CST)
I plan to make jewelry out of wooden beads and natural fibers and sell/give them to my colleagues and students who make donations to WWF through me of $2.00 or more. I will have educational flyers available about why we need to save the rain forests and other forests and how WWF can be contacted for more information and further ideas and donations, i.e. Adopt an Animal.
Donna
North Logan, UT USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:03:58 (CST)
I will go out and plant a tree. I will also turn off every light&unplug; them when their not in use. I will turn my tv off too. I'll open my window and let the cool air come in from mother nature.
Alexa Poynter
Indianapolis, IN USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:02:36 (CST)
Make an effort to change the recycling policy on some military bases. We have a garbage pick up twice a week but recycle comes only once. Also the bins are tiny and I recycle more than I put out in actual garbage.
Christy Nelson
San Antonio, tx USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 18:01:07 (CST)
To recycle even more items than I do now; to try to ALWAYS remember to bring my cloth shopping bags with me to the grocery store; to trade in my current van and replace it with a more fuel-efficient vehicle; to consolidate my errands so that I reduce my fuel consumption
Nancy Lott-Schlicher
Knoxville, TN USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:59:04 (CST)
Turn all heating or air conditioning off for the day! Also recycle everything. Schools have recycling bins in each class but they usually just dump them in the garbage.
Jenny W
Amherst, NY USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:56:12 (CST)
Growing green by planting trees to benefit generations of earth's inhabitants. The oxygen my plants release will be part of the worldwide ecological community - local AND global!
Gwyn Tuttle Goy
Cedarburg, WGoying USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:55:18 (CST)
I will try to spread the word on recycling and helping take care of this beautiful planet we all share!
Annie Winstead
Tyler , TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:54:29 (CST)
My ideas for change leading up to Earth day, I will contibue to use bags instead of plastic bags at the shops and market, I will take shorter showers and use cold water instead of hot and in the office will use recycled paper to print and write on. I will also use the public transport to and from work.
Luanne Losi
Port Moresby, National Capital District Papua New Guinea - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:43:04 (CST)
My personal commitment for Earth Day is to try to live like everyday is Earth Day. I will do this by producing as little waste as possible by reusing, reducing, and recycling. I will use less water when taking showers and flush the toilet less. I will plan car trips to be as fuel efficient as possible. I will not use paper or plastic at the grocery store. I will compost my food scraps instead of putting them in the landfill. I will buy as much locally produced food as possible including growing my own food in the summer. Overall, everything I do on a daily basis will have a goal to be the least environmentally impacting as possible.
Alison
St. Paul, MN 55113 - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:40:52 (CST)
...is to take the challenge and get my coworkers and myself to cough up $50 in change by Earth Day (and I'll make up the difference if we come up short).
Rob
Stanford, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:39:15 (CST)
My personal commitment is to bike to work (which is only 5 minutes away!) instead of driving.
Angela
Naperville, IL USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:38:47 (CST)
I pledge to always use cloth bags for carrying items from target, the grocery store, home depot, barns and noble, and so on.
Marsha Kauffman
Woodbridge, VA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:36:09 (CST)
I will not be using paper or plastic bags when I grocery shop. I will be using the totes that I bought for my groceries.
Kimberly
Newington, CT USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:28:37 (CST)
I'm going to invest in a Bike, Walk every chance I get, Recycle as much as possible, and eat little to no meat (mainly fresh raw food). Over the summer, I plan to buy trees every chance I get so that I may plant them
Kasey
Sarasota, FL USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:28:24 (CST)
I am going to pick up trash in my neighborhood with my mom and neighbor
MIa
Sand Lake, NY USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:26:33 (CST)
I want to help save endangered animals. My 7th birthday is soon and I have asked my friends to each bring $10 in cash instead of a gift so I can donate all the money to WWF and save more animals.
Rebecca
Amarillo, TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:25:56 (CST)
I will be handing out cloth bags to encourage people to stop using plastic bags. I want to help educate my community about the landfills being filled up with these bags and ask each person to personally pledge to use cloth bags instead.
Andrea Skoniecki
N. Myrtle Beach,, SC USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:20:58 (CST)
I am installing solar electricity throughout my entire house. Relying on the sun in Southern California is a win/win situation: I save utility costs, and the earth saves resources.
M Diane Gibson
San Marcos, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:17:55 (CST)
I will ride my bike to all local engagements from Earth Day through Labor Day ( hopefully beyond) . My goal is to use one tank of gas in my car the entire summer!
sandy Parsons
attleboro, mA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:17:38 (CST)
I would like to enforce people in my company to do like our department practice from last year, such as trying to use less electricity & use recycle papers as much as you can. Buy 1 big packs, dont but lots of small packs so you can reduce the garbage. I will donate the coins for WWF Indonesia in protecting our Sumatra Tiger.
Christine Pepah
Tomohon, Indonesia - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:15:19 (CST)
i will pick up trash outside.I will also be recycling everything that has a recycle mark on it I LOVE THE EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
candace sawicki
livonia, MI USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:14:38 (CST)
We need to stop this climate change and help the endangered polar bears before its to late!!
christen qujiano
new have, ct USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:09:31 (CST)
I donate to charities that protect animals, land and resources. I purchase organic food (always) from local companies (when possible). I do not allow products from Monsanto onto my property. I do not buy at WalMart because they destroy small businesses. I recycle. I do not take pharmaceuticals, so I put none into the waste stream. I use natural cleaning and hygiene supplies that do not pollute. And I encourage others to think about their impact on the planet through their life style and purchasing choices. Yeehaw!!! Long live Gaia!
Joanne Nelson
Veneta, OR USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:05:51 (CST)
I walk to and from work every day, recycle all of the containers/paper that I possibly can, use cold water to wash my clothes, use a water bottle over and over to drink from and turn off lights when I don't need them. I will commit to taking shorter showers, taking my plastic bags to be recycled at stores, bring my own bags for shopping and donate all of my change that I will collect to WWF.
Annie Russell
San Francisco, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:04:41 (CST)
I will, from March 4 to April 22, collect all of mine and my husband's change from our wallets and donate it to WWF. I just think "change" can make a change.
Melissa McFadden
ottawa, ontario canada - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:03:00 (CST)
This Earth Day I will set up inner office recycling bins for companies that are currently trashing cans, bottles, plastic, glass, and paper.
Wendy
Santa Monica, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:00:27 (CST)
I will only use tote bags at ALL stores and try to educate others about the oil savings involved in this (by not using those darned plastic bags). I will also re-dedicate myself to use public transportation at least twice a week for my commute.
Janet Myrick
Conyers, GA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 17:00:16 (CST)
To raise as much change as possible thru the Time for Change fundraising initiative. I am strong believer in recycling. I recycle paper at work. I need to start recycling plastic bottles and cans. I pledge to be more conscious of my environment and do whatever I can to make this world a better place to live in.
MD
Hopkinsville, KY USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:59:37 (CST)
Go to my favorite county park & pick up trash along my 3 mile walk.
Joy N
Charlotte, NC USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:58:33 (CST)
I have started using my own canvas bags for grocery and other shopping and also stopped buying single use/single water bottles and drink water from a glass or reusable sports bottle instead.
Wendy Bordelove
Henderson, NV USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:57:31 (CST)
I am writing a Masters thesis on the WWF agreements with pulp and paper companies in Sumatra to preserve the tropical rainforests and the last remining habitat for the endangered Sumatra tiger and elephant, especially the stands of old growth rainforest in and around Tesso Nilo.
Charles Laffiteau
Garland, TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:53:54 (CST)
I plan on walking to work, using recycled products, and only do business with Eco-Friendly businesses.
Kevin Weaver
Alameda, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:48:31 (CST)
I will recycle every can and every plastic and glass bottle I have.
Natasha Guthrie
Simi Valley, CA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:45:51 (CST)
My wife and I built an earth sheltered home, with earth berms on three sides and three feet of earth on the roof, to conserve energy. Now we are checking out the feasibility of a wind turbine to generate electricity without releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Joel Welty
Blanchard, mi USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:44:20 (CST)
Planting flowers and veggies with children and participating in local beach/park clean-ups.
nicole ramos
Davie, FL USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:43:25 (CST)
I already have a coin jar in my Mini Cooper. I'll send in whatever I have in it on April 22. I'm becoming a minimalist, and don't need another coin jar. I'm also taking up composting and buying my food from a local farm this year.
Barbara Mathieson
Nashville, TN USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:42:53 (CST)
I will bike and or walk more often. Leaving my car at home to rest. Cheers!
Sarah
Fairfax, VA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:25:37 (CST)
I am going to recycle all of my paper at work instead of just throwing it away.
Kelly Bryant
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:15:28 (CST)
I pledge to lead by example by taking personal responsibility for my actions to save the environment and all of its inhabitants.
Jne
Kensington, MD USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:09:50 (CST)
I have GOT to remember to take bags to Wal-Mart and the grocery store so I don't get all those stupid plastic bags. Sure I recycle them, but the first rule is to REDUCE!!!!
Dave
Janesville, IA USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 16:07:27 (CST)
I'm starting a fundraiser in my school and donating it all to the coinstar. Wish me luck for my proposal is tomorrow!!!
Kristen
USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 14:58:48 (CST)
I pledge to collect 50 dollars in coins by April 22, to help change the world.
Grace Duthie
USA - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 14:17:15 (CST)
Ride my bike to work.
Samantha
NY, NY USA - Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 15:48:09 (CST)

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