Earth Day is April 22 - Spread the Word!

Earth Day was founded in 1970 by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as a way to make people aware of the importance of keeping our planet healthy.

Anything that we do to help our planet supports Earth Day (or any day of the year).  A few examples are:

• walk instead of driving, when possible
• clean up litter from a park or along a road
• recycle and use recycled items
• donate things instead of throwing them away

Do some homesteading, no matter where you live.

• plant a tree
• plant some herbs
• plant and grow your own vegetable garden (containers work if you don't have ground space)
• collect rain water to use on gardens and flowers

Part of Earth Day is also educating others about threats and dangers that are still prevalent in our society.

I was recently approached by Emily from Community Outreach for Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance to help spread the word about the ongoing dangers of asbestos.  Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that can cause a cancer called Mesothelioma.

Some things to know about asbestos:

• It can exist in buildings that were built prior to 1980, including homes, schools, and commercial buildings.
• It is commonly found in floor and ceiling tiles, roofs, adhesives, and insulation.
• It is still dangerous after being disposed of in landfills because it is an airborne toxin.

I DID NOT KNOW that asbestos is still being mined and used today!  For more information, read this article  found on mesothelioma.com/blog.

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Do something for our earth day today.

Help spread the word about asbestos.

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