Happy Earth Week to you!  Earth Week 2010 starts on Monday April 19 (and goes through Friday April 23) which means it’s your chance to celebrate the ways you help keep our planet clean and green!  Don’t worry if your “carbon footprint” has been a little bit larger than others…Earth Week is a time for all of us to discover how we can do better year-round!

First, if you’re wondering what is a “carbon footprint”, you are not alone .  Try this in-depth quiz to Find Your Carbon Footprint.  MyFootprint.org did a great job with this quiz, and they also have helpful tips scattered throughout their site.

Or maybe you’ve heard all the news about Going Green, but you’re not sure where to start.  Here are a few easy ways to get started provided by Go Green Money Tips:

√ Install energy efficient, compact fluorescent light bulbs:  These light bulbs are actually a tad more expensive than the regular ones, but they’ll outlast them by up to 20 times

√ Turn the thermostat down:  Take it down a couple degrees, especially during cool Spring and Summer nights.  Windows and fans use little to no energy and give you the same level of cool, plus everyone could use a little more fresh air!

√ Wash clothes in cold water:  This is recommended for most of your clothing anyway. Why waste the hot water? Less chance of shrinkage and damage, and cuts down the hot water bill.

√ Cruise your way to savings:  When you’re on the highway, set your vehicle to cruise control close to the speed limit. You’ll save money by using less gas and the environment will love you for cutting back on the toxins that your car is spitting out.

√ Lighten up…your car!  Unload an weight in the vehicle that you don’t need. For every 100 pounds you reduce, you will significantly save on fuel mileage.

√ Use a reusable mug for your morning cup of coffee, and take a few minutes to make it at home!  The first thing you should do is start drinking your coffee out of a reusable mug. Typically, coffee shops will give you discount on the price of your coffee if they aren’t using one of their take-out cups. But if you have an extra 5-7 minutes, why not brew your own coffee? You’ll save even more money now that you’re not buying it one cup at a time from the local coffee shop.

 And of course, the best way to show your Green lifestyle is in Eco-friendly medical scrubs!  Scrubs have gone Green with wonderful fabrics and bold colors in chic styles.  Try any of these eco-friendly scrubs that are sure to make you and Planet Earth very happy:

Yes, it’s true:  Medical Scrubs Go Green for the Environment!!

Are there special ways that you Go Green at home or at work?  Strike up a conversation with someone and share your knowledge…the best way to start awareness is to spread awareness!  Have a happy and safe Earth Day, Earth Week and Beyond!  Until next time…