5 Things for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

1. You'll be more likely to recycle consistently if you set up a recycling area in your kitchen or utility room.
2. Reuse or recycle as many of your empty health and beauty product containers as you can.
3. Leave grass clippings on the lawn after you mow rather than bagging and throwing them away.
4. After birthday and holiday celebrations, save gift bags and boxes, ribbons, and tissue paper to reuse.
5. Invest in a set of rechargeable batteries and a charger for powering your digital camera, portable music player, remote control, and other gadgets.