Are you doing anything special for Earth Day?
By rebelann1949
@rebelann (117259)
El Paso, Texas
April 22, 2019 1:34pm CST
I have been doing what I can for years in respect to Earth Day, I think Earth Day should be everyday.
I haven't used any pesticides or herbicides on my property or in my home for decades so I suppose I could almost call my home organic. I recycle or donate what I can ..... now if only I could figure out how to recycle used cat litter 
hey, at least I'm trying, right?
..... what have you done for our planet recently?
Just thought I'd share a link about the history of Earth Day, apparently there are two of them
hey, at least I'm trying, right? ..... what have you done for our planet recently?
Just thought I'd share a link about the history of Earth Day, apparently there are two of themhttps://www.thoughtco.com/the-history-of-earth-day-1203691
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Apr 19
I planted a tree in honor of Earth Day. I also recycle everything I possibly can, or re-use or epicycle what can't be recycled. I conserve water as much as possible, and do whatever else I can to help our planet.
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@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Apr 19
I hate that stupid autocorrect thing @moffittjc it goofs up what people actually try to say.
I repurpose what I can but some things, like Styrofoam, don't seem to have an alternate application.
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Apr 19
@rebelann Oh gosh, I don't know where that word came from! Must have been an autocorrect thing. I have no idea what epicycle means! I think the word I was trying to type was up-cycle, which is sort of like repurposing something for a new use.
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@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
22 May 19
If you come up with an idea on how to recycle cat liter you will become a millionaire!
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@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
5 Jun 19
@rebelann No, I can't say that I have ever tried that. Does it stink as well?
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@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Jun 19
I didn't smell anything because it was straight from the bag @Shellyann36 but that stuff is like a gooey gel when it's wet, I made the mistake of watering the area before I walked on that stuff.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
23 Apr 19
I do every day. I do not buy liquids in plastic bottles, I never use disposable plastic spoon, forks, goblets, dishes. I recycle paper, plastic, tin cans, glass. I never use pesticides, I cook everything from scratch and I never buy food that contains palm oil, responsible of the destruction of the rain forest.
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr 19
@rebelann We planted what we call an avenue of trees down in the paddock. There are four rows of about 7 or 8 trees. It is always cooler under them and the roos love them. We have now planted more in another area. The photo only shows the gleditsia but there are other types there as well.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
25 May 19
For me every day is Earth Day. I do every bit that I am aware of to save my planet and try to pass it on to people I come across. My mantra is reduce, reuse and recycle.
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@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
25 May 19
So true @arunima25 hopefully it is not too late.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
25 May 19
@rebelann The more and more people consciously follow this mantra, the better it will be for our planet. We need a community effort to fight this crisis. 
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
23 Apr 19
I recycle and don't use pesticides though I do use ant bait.
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@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Apr 19
Since I'm allergic to bleach I've had to stop using it @BelleStarr
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
23 Apr 19
@rebelann I do use all natural laundry detergent and a few household cleaners with all good things in them but there are still some jobs that I need bleach for.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54718)
• United States
11 May 19
If you can figure out how to recycle cat litter let me know.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
17 May 19
i 'gree, earth day ought to be e'ery day. folks've gotten to used to all the 'modern conveniences' to pay such mind though. i hear ya'n the cat litter thingy. since the hubs herd moved'n outdoors, my sweet lil feline friend's to stay 'ndoors.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
18 May 19
@rebelann that'n 't'd be a concern fer the cats urinary health 's well. sigh...no solution yet :(
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@JESSY3236 (22244)
• United States
23 Apr 19
I can't recycle. We use a dumpster. I don't drive. But yesterday I was too sick to help out the earth. Also yesterday was my best friend's birthday.
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@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Apr 19
That's unfair @JESSY3236 you should complain to the town council.
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@JESSY3236 (22244)
• United States
23 Apr 19
@rebelann Our town was supposed to have given everyone a recycling bin, but we didn't get one since we live near edge of the town.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Apr 19
I recycle as much as I can.
I make my own soaps and detergents.
I do not use cat litter, the cat goes outside to do his business.
I have a wood chipped so I can recycle limbs.
I do try most days.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Apr 19
@rebelann Well I am not fond of rats and that is what I see him eating from time to time.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
22 Apr 19
For Earth Day I am staying in and not getting dirty with earth lol
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@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Apr 19
Well, I suppose if that's all you can do it will have to suffice.
@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Apr 19
That's wonderful. I hope you're not alone in doing that.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
28 Apr 19
I agree with you, everyday should be Earth Day; little things that we can do to help save the planet.
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