[general_devel] Celebrate Earth Day 2009

[Vern Weitzel]

Subject: [procor] Celebrate Earth Day 2009
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:31:20 -0400
From: ProCor <procor at procor.org>
Reply-To: Global Dialogue <procor at list.procor.org>
To: Global Dialogue <procor at list.procor.org>

Celebrate Earth Day today by engaging in physical activity that protects your 
heart and the planet. Here are our suggestions for ways in which you can promote 
personal and environmental health on Earth Day 2009.

- Turn off the television or radio and engage in a physical activity that you enjoy.

- Walk or ride a bicycle instead of taking a bus or driving.

- Support your local parks or natural areas by visiting them (and carry a bag to 
pick up litter along the way).

- Buy foods locally and seasonally.

- Recycle tin cans by decorating them and planting fresh herbs to flavor your 
meals instead of salt.

- Plant a garden and enjoy your own vegetables or flowers.

- Eat less meat and increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and fish.

- Cook vegetables by quickly steaming them in a small amount of water to retain 
more nutrients and use less fuel.

- Advocate for healthier foods and physical activity programs in local schools.

Visit the Earth Day website (http://earthday.net) for more ideas and ways to get 
involved.

Download a flyer of our suggestions for ways in which you can promote personal 
and environmental health on Earth Day.
PDF (119 KB): www.procor.org/usr_doc/ProCor_Earth_Day_2009_flyer.pdf

Catherine Coleman
Editor in Chief, ProCor