{"id":7529,"date":"2013-04-22T02:00:04","date_gmt":"2013-04-22T10:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blitransfer.wpengine.com\/?p=7529"},"modified":"2017-06-21T14:17:34","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T19:17:34","slug":"happy-earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluelivingideas.com\/2013\/04\/22\/happy-earth-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Earth Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Happy Earth Day!\u00a0 Since the first Earth Day in 1970, billions of people have come together to better the world we live in.<\/p>\n Creating a better living space doesn’t have to cost a lot or take a lot of effort.\u00a0 In many ways, it’s the small things we do that can have a large impact.\u00a0 Simply cutting back on disposable goods or reusing and recycling what we do use can help.\u00a0 Being aware of our footprint on the earth<\/a> is an important first step.<\/p>\n Here are some ideas for actions you can take on Earth Day and every day after.<\/p>\n Clean water is important, but in many places in the world, people still don’t have access to it.\u00a0 Donate a little to charity: water<\/a>‘s campaign to bring drinking water wells to communities in developing countries.<\/p>\n Regular readers of Blue Living Ideas know we’re not fond of bottled water<\/a> around here.\u00a0 For a quick refresher on why, Green Living Ideas recently posted ten reasons you should avoid bottled water<\/a>.<\/p>\n Craft brewers and the Natural Resources Defense Council team up for clean water<\/a>.\u00a0 Enjoy a craft beer to celebrate the day.<\/p>\n Be crafty!\u00a0 Twenty ideas for Earth Day crafts<\/a>.<\/p>\n