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Patch Picks: Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day by doing something that helps the Earth.

Earth day is coming up and there are many different things that you can do to celebrate that will make the Earth a better place to live in.

  1. Replace your light bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs. The change in light bulbs will help lower your energy bill and actually help you financially.
  2. Plant a plant or more with family, friends or neighbors. If you can, why not try to make a community garden? That way everyone can enjoy it. The plants will let out O2 and take in CO2 which will help the air become healthier and better to breathe.
  3. Spring clean your home, office or company and donate your unwanted, but still good items, to a resale shop, a church, the Salvation Army or other charity. There are many people who could benefit from gently used clothes and other things that are donated to charity.
  4. Help your local school or library recycle. Schools and libraries are paid for the material they recycle. The money they earn goes to providing better services at these facilities (more books, renovations, student trips, etc.).
  5. Take the bus today. If the bus stop is too far away, ride your bike to the bus stop. Or if your school is close, why not walk to school and save the air from the bus emissions?
  • You can get the light bulbs at: Target (358 Broadway Mall, Hicksville, NY)
  • You can get the seeds for planting at the 111 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY)

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