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Take the Earth Pledge!

How it works:

1. Submit your Earth Pledge to help the environment this April.

2. Check out the Earth Pledge Guide if you need more information to help you complete your pledge.

3. Check back at the end of April to tell us how you did.

The first 1,500 individuals to submit their results will receive a grocery tote or tree seedling!

Take the Earth Pledge!

Take The Earth Pledge!

Pledge to help the environment this April 2008! Submit the pledge form below, and be sure to check back at the end of April to tell us how you did. If you need more information to complete your pledge check out the Earth Pledge Guide. The first 1,500 to submit their results will receive an earth-friendly canvas tote
Earth Friendly Tote Bag
made of recycled cotton
and soda bottles
or western white pine seedling
White Pine Seedling
!*

*Individuals and small groups (less than 10) will receive their choice of an earth-friendly canvas tote
Earth Friendly Tote Bag
or tree seedling
Western Phite Pine
Conifer Seedling
. Large groups will receive a tree or gift certificate at a local nursery. The seedlings are either a western white pine conifer seedling (approved for our climate) donated by University of Idaho, Pitkin Forest Nursery or select variety from Wal-Mart.

Click Here to see who else took the pledge!

Choose as many pledges as you'd like! Do your pledge(s) for the entire month, to the best of your ability, unless it is one-day event such as a volunteer project or educational activity.

Send us your pictures! Earth Month needs photos of activities, pledges, and projects to help showcase the difference our community is making. Email your photos with contact info and brief description to Tracy@Tri-CityEvents.com.

Earth Pledge Registration

All fields marked with * are required.
Contact Name: *
Email Address: *
Phone: *
City/State: *
Group Name (if applicable):
Approximate # Participants: *

I/We Pledge To:
Get out there
Do a neighborhood beautification project (yard clean-ups, planting trees or flowers, picking up trash, etc.) (More Info)  
Do a community clean-up project (parks, streets, non-profit grounds clean-up, trash pick-up, etc.) (More Info)  
Attend an Earth Month activity (Click here for calendar)  
Join an environmental group (More Info)  
*If you are doing a Neighborhood Beautification or Community Clean-Up Project, please state what and where it will be in the "Pledge Description" box below.
Reduce - Reuse - Recycle
Start recycling, or recycle more (More Info)  
Ditch the disposables - take your lunch in reuseable containers & bring your own mug to the coffee shop (More Info)  
Pre-cycle and shop smart - keep a log of how much waste you prevent by buying responsibly (More Info)  
Travel Green
Make the switch to bio-fuels and request more filling stations in your area (Check to see if your vehicle is compatible)  
Use public transportation or carpool (More Info)  
Walk or bike more / Drive less (More Info)  
Purchase, lease, or test drive a hybrid or more fuel efficient car (More Info)  
Have your car emissions tested (More Info)  
Conserve Water
Install airated faucets/shower heads (More Info)  
Displace water in your toilet tank (More Info)  
Take shorter showers (More Info)  
Shut the dishwaser and hand-wash dishes (More Info)  
Use a broom to clean your driveway and sidewalks instead of a hose (More Info)  
Do your spring landscaping with drought tolerant plants or natural non-plant elements like rocks or sculptures (More Info)  
Install an efficient irrigation system (drip/mist) (More Info)  
Conserve Energy
Replace 3 incandescent light blubs in your home with compact flourescents (CFL's) (More Info)  
Upgrade an appliance to an energy efficient one (More Info)  
Insulate your water heater (More Info)  
Adjust your thermostat by two or more degrees (More Info)  
Cold-wash and line-dry your clothes (More Info)  
Other
Use non-toxic cleaners (More Info)  
Dispose of hazardous waste properly (More Info)  
Eat meatless one or more nights per week (More Info)  
Buy organic and/or local produce and products (More Info)  
Start composting or using a mulching lawnmower (More Info)  
Reduce use of gas powered equipment, such as gas lawn mowers and grills (More Info)  
Calculate and take steps to reduce your carbon footprint (More Info)  
Request a presentation of the REI "Leave No Trace" Program for your group (More Info)  

Other Pledge  
Please provide a description of your pledge: *
I/we will complete my/our pledge by (date):

Neighborhood Beautification and Community Clean-Up Projects - would you like volunteers to contact you about helping with your project? (Volunteers will email you)
Yes
No
May we post your pledge on the Earth Month website?
- Example: "Becky from Richland pledges to use non-toxic cleaners." or "Bob's Auto of Kennewick pledges to do a highway clean-up." (See some real examples)
Yes, first name only
Yes, first and last name
Yes, group name (if applicable)
Please do not post my pledge

Comments, additional ideas? Project/Pledge photos to share? Please send an email to Tracy Roberts at Tracy@Tri-CityEvents.com.

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