Planet-Positive and Paperless

Try paying bills online. By some estimates, if all households in the US paid their bills online and

received electronic statements instead of paper, we’d save 18.5 million trees every year, 2.3

billion tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and 1.7 billion pounds of solid waste

(50waystohelp.org)

Cloth Napkins Are Nicer Anyway

    On average, an American uses around six napkins each day- 2,200 a year! If every American used even one less napkin per day, more than one billion pounds of napkins could be saved from landfills each year.

Planet-Positive and Paperless

    Try paying bills online. By some estimates, if all households in the US paid their bills online and received electronic statements instead of paper, we’d save 18.5 million trees every year, 2.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and 1.7 billion pounds of solid waste (50waystohelp.org).

Planting Trees is Good for All

    In 1872, J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day, and the year, over a million trees were planted in Nebraska. It's usually celebrated on the last Friday in April (some states choose different ages depending on their weather for best tree planting times). Probably now, more than ever, we need to honor Morton's big idea- trees hugely improve the quality of our lives. They provide shelter and food for our wildlife, clean the air, absorb carbon dioxide, and release oxygen. They mask noise, prevent soil erosion, and provide wood for fuel and buildings: all this plus the joy and wonder of such a majestic and wonderful plant.

    Celebrate Arbor Day this Friday by logging onto arborday.org and finding out what you can do in your area. Save a tree by recycling paper. Plant a suitable tree in your garden or neighborhood and dedicate it to someone special.

Reimagine and Reuse Every Chance You Get

    In addition to recycling, you should also strive to reuse. When wrapping presents, use old maps or even newspapers- or open up a paper grocery bag, flip it over, and have your kids customize the paper with their artwork. You can also keep and reuse gift bags and tissue paper you were once given. This will save you money on buying gift-wrap while helping the environment save a few more trees.

Planet-Positive and Paperless

     Try paying bills online, and not just because of the pandemic. By some estimates, if all households in the US paid their bills online and received electronic statements instead of paper, we'd save 18.5 million trees every year, 2.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, and 1.7 billion pounds of solid waste (50waystohelp.org).