Well I am in the process of educating the second graders at my school about helping the Earth.  The sooner we get them on board the better.  We are going to be putting on a program with songs and a powerpoint that will hopefully educate all of the parents in the audience about the importance of recycling, as well as conserving.  Wish me luck and I will keep you posted. 

 I have a great suggestion to help save the planet-Breastfeed!! This would save on all the ABM (Artifical Baby Milk) cans in the landfill and save water being used to wash bottles.
  I myself have 2 trash cans in the house; 1 for trash and the other for anything that can be recycled. I collect the cans, bottles and plastic that can be recycled for money in the garage. I drive my family and coworkers crazy with my collecting of plastic, glass and aluminum. When I go for walks I collect all the disgarded items with a bag I bring along. I have a bag for collecting in my car, my work van and next to my desk. At soccer games I collect; I have even been known to spot items while driving on the side of the road; however I would cause my family too much embarrassment if I stopped. I HATE litterbugs!!  It is really scary to think what the planet will look like for our kids if people continue to throwing everything and anything out their window. I have even said things to people I have seen throw trash anywhere other than a trashcan. Don't be litterbugs!!

Kayellen Lascheck
Lactation Consultant, Mom & Environmentalist

Good suggestion.  Did you know that plastic grocery store bags are being referred to as the "Urban Tumbleweed" because they are literally loose all over the country.  How scarry is that?

Well I think you are off to a good start.  I try to use rags instead of paper towels, but I seem to gravitate towards paper because of convenience.  They are always right there in front of me, so it seems to be much easier.  I know, thats not a very good excuse, but its the truth.  I recycle everything that can be recycled--just throw it all in the grey container.  I do feel bad about the bags and bags of dirty diapers I throw away each week--how much more eco-friendly would cloth diapers be??  Again, its all about convenience this day and age I suppose--its about 4 times less work to just toss the disposible away.  Although my parents used cloth, so why couldn't I?  Not to mention they have come a long way since the old safety pin method! 

Yes, it does enter my mind to try and conserve resources--but I seem to do what's easier which is most often the least ecofriendly.  But I will try and change those bad habits like leaving the water running and work on reusing the plastic grocery bags--all 10 of them!  Thanks for the inspiration!