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Earth Hour Logo Originally uploaded by Earth Hour Global . Don't forget! Sat, 8:30 pm local time... Turn out the lights for an hour and see what happens! In Nashville you should hop over to DrinkHaus or some other highpoints just outside of downtown to see the lights go out or you can do other stuff, just shut the lights out!

If you haven't noticed, downtown Nashville has added some swanky new bottle/can recycle bins. I don't have a photo but they are quite elegant for a recycle bin. Go Nashville! Recycle Nashville Blog Action Day

Hang your clothes out to dry instead of using your dryer Harvest your rainwater Make sure none of your water fixtures are dripping Insulate your hot water heater Have your furnace or boiler cleaned Harvest your greywater Get a home energy audit Replace your lightbulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL’s) Make sure to turn appliances off completely (with a power strip, or unplug them) Winterize your house Buy energy-efficient appliances Install renewable energy Install a solar hot water heater Buy rechargeable batteries Use recycled gift wrap Use geothermal heat Turn your thermostat down Close your curtains or drapes at night during the winter Close your curtains or drapes during the day in summer Turn your hot water heater down to 120 degrees Fahrenheit Buy clothes made from organic or recycled material Use petroleum-free products Don’t buy products tested on animals Make your own cleaning supplies Convince your boss to let you telecommute at least part of the time

People bitch about what a drag being environmentally aware can be. You can't do this, you can't eat that. Well, look at the list below (and on subsequent pages) and see how simple things add up. Shoot, you probably already do some. Buy organic food By local products (the link talks about food but the concept applies to more) Use reusable containers to bring lunch to work/school Buy fair trade coffee , chocolate and other products Compost your food scraps Skip the bottled water Eat less meat Adjust your refrigerator and freezer temperatures Bring your own grocery bag to the supermarket (reuse the plastic & paper bags you already have) Buy unpackaged produce instead of prepackaged Grill corn in its husk instead of aluminum foil Use reusable coffee filters Avoid the drive-through Only buy sustainable, environmentally friendly seafood Keep your refrigerator and freezer full Grow your own food Allow food to cool down to room temperature before putting them in the frid...

Each one of us has a stake in our environment. If you don't care think about your neighbor or your children. Small changes add up and here are a few small changes : Use compact fluorescent bulbs . Buy a reusable water bottle . Pull the plug on electronics and chargers. Take shorter showers . Create idle-free zones . Anywhere that accommodates a large number of vehicles are prime spots for signs requiring vehicle engines to be turned off to help cut fuel emissions and improve air quality. Buy local food products. Buy Organic Food . Bring cloth bags to the market. Put on a sweater instead of turning up the heat in your home. Use recycled paper . Keep the tires on your car adequately inflated . Buy a hybrid car . Use a Push Mower . Air Dry Your Clothes . Run your dishwasher only with a full load . Plant a Tree . Insulate Your Water Heater . Insulate and weatherize your home. Technorati Tags: social responsibility , eco-friendly , energy efficient , budget

Looks like South Africa might have a green cup ( the world cup )! An initiative aimed to implementing a " Zero Waste " concept for the 2010 World Cup was launched today in South Africa with the support of the government as well as local and international businesses. I wanna go, I wanna go, I wanna go.