Celebrating Earth Day: How Are You Celebrating?

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The thread discusses various ways participants are celebrating Earth Day, sharing personal experiences and reflections on environmental practices. The scope includes individual actions, community involvement, and sentiments regarding recycling and environmental awareness.

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  • Some participants express joy in celebrating Earth Day with personal greetings and reflections.
  • One participant mentions working an extra hour due to their employer's decision to keep showrooms open, raising questions about the environmental impact of such actions.
  • Another participant shares their experience of helping to establish an urban garden, highlighting community efforts towards sustainability.
  • Several participants discuss their feelings about recycling, with some expressing frustration over the lack of recycling options in their new locations.
  • There are humorous comments regarding Earth Day and global warming, indicating a mix of serious and light-hearted attitudes towards environmental issues.

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The discussion reflects a mix of agreement on the importance of Earth Day and recycling, but also showcases disagreement regarding the availability and popularity of recycling in different regions. Some participants feel strongly about their recycling habits, while others express skepticism about environmental practices.

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Participants' experiences with recycling vary significantly based on geographic location, leading to differing opinions on the effectiveness and availability of recycling programs.

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Individuals interested in community environmental initiatives, personal sustainability practices, and discussions around recycling and Earth Day celebrations may find this thread engaging.

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Hi every one I just want to wish you all a happy Earth day.

I was also wondering how others were celebrating Earth day.

cheers,

BT
 
Earth sciences news on Phys.org
http://www.google.com" didn't miss it, love the penguins zone. Weeeeee! :biggrin:
 
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I'm celebrating by working an extra hour today. Sleepy's decided it would be a good idea to celebrate Earth day by keeping the showrooms open (and therefore, the lights on) for an extra hour. Way to go, employer.
 
I helped tend ground for a urban garden in Detroit today. Early spring veggies planted, and watering system, both rain gathering and back up city water installed.

I hope they start more of these, its a wonderful program.
 
Happy Earth Day!

[PLAIN]http://scienceblogs.com/startswithabang/upload/2010/07/new_national_space_policy_for/earth-space.jpg
 
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drizzle said:
http://www.google.com" didn't miss it, love the penguins zone. Weeeeee! :biggrin:

Nothing special on google's site for me... then again I have that background option.

As for Earth Day. I spent the day driving around and using the same amounts of electricity and expelling the same amount of pollutants that I normally do.
 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEZRocP3z4o
:cool:
 
HeLiXe said:
Happy Earth Day!

[PLAIN]http://scienceblogs.com/startswithabang/upload/2010/07/new_national_space_policy_for/earth-space.jpg[/QUOTE]

That's beautiful :smile:
 
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HeLiXe, what a grand photo! What a good way to remind us all, how fragile and beautiful our planet is.
 
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I love that picture :) I felt bad this Earth Day. All of my life I've recycled everything I could. I moved to another city, and recycling is not popular here. I found out where I could go to recycle, but getting to it has proven too difficult -_-
 
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HeLiXe said:
I love that picture :) I felt bad this Earth Day. All of my life I've recycled everything I could. I moved to another city, and recycling is not popular here. I found out where I could go to recycle, but getting to it has proven too difficult -_-

Oh I know that feeling! I've been recycling aluminum and glass for ages...literally 30 years. It's just a normal part of life, where I live. I went to Texas () where they recycle *nothing*, and they all thought I was a wacko greenie for even asking about it!
 
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lisab said:
I went to Texas () where they recycle *nothing*, and they all thought I was a wacko greenie for even asking about it!

Some of us like it here. :frown:

"They" recycle everything, here in the DFW area. We have two separate trucks that come around on garbage day. One for recycling, and one for "regular" trash.
 
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lisab said:
Oh I know that feeling! I've been recycling aluminum and glass for ages...literally 30 years. It's just a normal part of life, where I live. I went to Texas () where they recycle *nothing*, and they all thought I was a wacko greenie for even asking about it!
Yes that's how it is here. The recycling plant is mainly for industry/commercial use.
 
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Triple_D said:
Some of us like it here. :frown:

"They" recycle everything, here in the DFW area. We have two separate trucks that come around on garbage day. One for recycling, and one for "regular" trash.

No offense intended :redface:. Where I was, around San Antonio, it wasn't done.
 
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Curl said:
Has anyone taken a look at my link? Today is April 23rd.

Lawls! Pour oil on a duck!

Global warming is a theory just like the metric system :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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Pengwuino said:
Lawls! Pour oil on a duck!

Global warming is a theory just like the metric system :smile: :smile: :smile:

lol yeah, also "eat rocks" was funny
 
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lisab said:
No offense intended :redface:. Where I was, around San Antonio, it wasn't done.


None taken. No place is perfect for everyone. I'm surprised they didn't recycle, though. It's a big deal around here.
 
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I celebrated by getting free Starbucks! :)
 
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Curl said:
lol yeah, also "eat rocks" was funny
Unfortunately it contained obscene language, so it was deleted, per our guidelines.
 

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