Exactly 39 years ago today, Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, established the first nationwide environmental protest. For the first time ever, 20 million people stood in unison against oil spills, toxic factories, pesticides, wildlife extinction and much more. Today, hundreds of millions of people and more than 180 countries participate in the Earth Day celebration.
Whether it’s organizing a neighborhood cleanup, mailing letters to our congressmen and women, or riding a bike to work, we here at The Home Know-It-All can’t wait to do our part this year! Want to know how you can get involved? The Earth Day Network can point you in the right direction.
It’s also important to remember, however, that environmental activism isn’t something that can happen once a year. Go green year-round by following some of our green living suggestions and choosing the right products. Here’s a list of our favorite eco-friendly companies:
Trex: This manufacturer of composite deck, railing, and fencing materials is one of the nation’s largest users of recycled grocery bags. You’d never guess by looking at the beautiful decking that it’s made from plastic sacks.
Simmons Natural Care by Danny Seo: Affordable and eco-friendly, these mattresses seem too good to be true. But they’re not. They’re made from natural latex, soy-enhanced foam, and sustainably harvested wood—and they only cost between $2,500 and $4,500. (That’s almost half the price of other eco-friendly mattresses!)
The Body Shop: Since it opened its doors in 1976, this cosmetic company has sold only ethical, eco-sensitive beauty products. By providing suppliers in developing countries a decent wage and promoting social and environmental integrity in all dealings, The Body Shop is not only eco-friendly—it’s also socially friendly.
Kohl’s: This department store buys 236 million kilowatt-hours of green power each year, making it the second-largest retail purchaser of green power in the country. Kohl’s has also recently announced a solar initiative to power many of its stores by the sun.
Have a good one!
Until tomorrow,
The Home Know-It-All
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