Save money and help save the planet: Earth Week tips for 2009

Want to save money and reduce your impact on the planet all at the same time? Tips on this, and much more, are highlighted on the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) website for Earth Week 2009, April 19-25. Ecology is offering a range of “green tips” and “green actions” for individuals, families and businesses wanting to reduce their impact on the planet. Find them at the Ecology Earth Day web portal: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/earthday/index.html “There are 6.5 million of us Washingtonians,” said Ecology Director Jay Manning, a third-generation Washingtonian who grew up near the shores of Puget Sound. “We’ve inherited a spectacular place to live and work, and we can all make a real difference in keeping it that way.” He added, “Earth Week is the perfect time for each of us to consider our commitments to living green, and Ecology’s website is a great place to get started.” Here are some highlights of the resources available on the Ecology site: “Go Green, Save Green” tips for saving money on energy, transportation and water: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/earthday/2009tips.htm Shrink Your Carbon Footprint”: tips and an online carbon pledge: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/whatucando.htm “Washington Waters - Ours to Protect”: actions all of us can take to keep our waters clean and healthy: www.ecy.wa.gov/washington_waters/index.html Earth Week community events around the state: www.ecy.wa.gov/earthday/2009events.htm “Toxic Free Tips:” www.ecy.wa.gov/toxicfreetips/ “Be the Difference, Breathe the Difference”: alternatives to outdoor burning: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/outdoor_woodsmoke/alternativestoburn. htm “Ecology for Business” business assistance: www.ecy.wa.gov/business/index.html