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Were You Kind to the Earth on Its Special Day? We Were

For 40 years, environmentalists and others who care about the Earth have been highlighting "green" issues in April. Read on to find out what your neighbors did this Earth Day.

Sure, a lot of people talk the talk about Earth Day. But who is really walking the walk—as in, using their feet to reduce their carbon footprint? Did you commit one of “A Billion Acts of Green?”


Earth Day was April 22 and people around the world took some extra time to make a difference. What were some of the plans for contributing to this year’s theme, “A Billion Acts of Green?” Find out on Ellicott City Patch.


Looking for tips on how to realistically incorporate more green into your life? Look no further than your neighbors, thanks to this video on Elkridge Patch.


Between April 22 and May 21 Old Navy will be accepting used flip-flops, and in honor of Earth Day, TerraCycle will recycle them into playgrounds. Find out how your feet can reduce your carbon footprint while contributing to recycling fun on Westminster Patch.


People drive to their gyms and travel by road and by air to compete in races. But don’t break a sweat about your workout straining the environment. Instead, bulk up on a few simple ways to hit the global-friendly track on Columbia Patch.

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