Earth Day, Every Day!

Here are some #EarthDayEveryDay tips for Earth week!

Monday– Meatless Mondays!

• Enjoy great plant-based recipe ideas.
• There are now 36 countries and numerous cities observing #MeatlessMonday! Join the movement! 
• The controversy over the inclusion of environmental impacts and sustainability in dietary guidelines continues. A public comment period is open until May 8^th.

Tuesday– Transportation Tuesdays

• Try biking, walking or taking public transportation on Tuesdays!
• Explore some bike-commuting tips.
• Never ridden TRAX? Try the Free Fare Zone! 

Wednesday– Wildlife Wednesdays

• Get outside! Take a walk along the Jordan River and notice the birds. Learn more about common birds along the Jordan River.
• Reap the benefits of kids spending time outside.

Thursday– Green Thumb Thursdays

• Tend to your garden today. Or start a garden! Spring is the perfect time to plant in Salt Lake City!
• Need gardening space? Consider community gardening! 

Friday– Idle Free Fridays

• Plan your errands together to save time and emissions, and turn off your car while waiting to pick up someone or while at the bank or drive thru!
• “In Utah, mobile sources are the primary contributor to our poor air quality, contributing 57% of the overall PM2.5.” 

Saturday– Crafty Saturday- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

• Go to a yard sale, host a clothing swap, find a new use for something you were going to throw away, buy a used item instead of a new item!
• Crafty Saturday upcycle ideas! 

Sunday– Solar SUNdays

• Try to abstain from using one thing that depends on fossil fuels today (like your car or heater)!
• Learn something new about solar power today:

“Obama touts solar initiative” 

“The world is now adding more capacity for renewable power each year than coal, natural gas, and oil combined.” 

Vancouver commits to 100% renewable energy use! 

On the cost of renewable energy. 

Happy Earth Day from SLCgreen!  #EarthDayEveryDay