The Crunch

Earth Day 2010
Earth Day is Forty years old!
On Earth Day I like to take a minute to reflect on all of the green, green-ish and not so green things that I have incorporated into my life over the past year. I should be doing this every day, I realize, but sometimes a special day is what it takes to really make you think. So, this past year I have totally separated myself from all toxic cleaning products. I’m a cleaner at heart, so this has been a tough one for me. But honestly? Baking soda, vinegar and lemons do the job just as well. I have also started to buy more products in bulk online at Amazon.com. This cuts back on packaging and trips to the market (now if only we could get Amazon to green up their shipping materials- so I guess this qualifies as green-ish). No more printing! Unless a customer specifies otherwise, Crunchy G does not print a receipt or packing slip with purchase. One is automatically generated online, so we don’t see the need. I personally ask stores to not print receipts when I shop. I usually use my debit/ charge anyway, so I can keep track of those purchases online as well. My goal for this year; finally plant a vegetable garden (well, one that will live). I have dabbled in herbs, tomatoes, etc., in the past, with minimal results. This year, I’m going whole hog with garlic, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, tomatoes (yes, I WILL try again), and every herb I can think of. I have always been a big supporter of local farmers markets and vegetable stands, and will continue to be, but sometimes, you don’t need to look any further than your own backyard.
How are you celebrating Earth Day?