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Earth Saving News > October 9, 2008

EDF Partners with Wal-Mart to Cut Plastic Bag Usage
Fact: the world consumes 4 trillion plastic bags per year, the manufacturing of which uses fossil fuels that pollute our air and water. Now, EarthShare member Environmental Defense Fund and the nation’s largest retailer are teaming up to cut plastic bag usage by 30 percent—thus reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 290,000 metric tons, and saving nearly 680,000 barrels of oil per year. >>MORE

Help the Nature Conservancy Plant a Billion Trees
EarthShare member The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees project focuses on replenishing the Atlantic Forest, which is now only seven percent of its original size—which used to be the size of our seaboard from Maine to South Carolina. Home to thousands of unique birds, fish, plants and insects, the Atlantic Forest also provides hydro energy for more than 120 million Brazilians. Learn how you can get involved and help the Nature Conservancy plant a billion trees in seven years. >>MORE

Safe Packaging Tips for Parents
If you’ve wondered which plastics are safe for your child to be around, don’t miss this video series from EarthShare member Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ). Click over to see what warnings CHEJ’s Michael Shade gives about plastic and vinyl children’s toys and products. >>MORE

Rockin’ Down the Highway for Wildlife Conservation
In 1996, The Doobie Brothers reunited to perform a benefit concert for Wildlife Conservation Society (an EarthShare member). This 20-song set was recorded and is available for order on Amazon. And while the benefit was filmed over a decade ago, a portion of the proceeds is still given to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Add this rock gem to your collection and give back to the wild. >>MORE

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