Archive - August 2006
Click the month to browse past
5 Minutes of Caring and
More Time on Your Hands...
5 minutes of caring
- Stop the Junk
by Sam Davidson,
August 31
(1 comment)
The average American receives about 500 pieces of junk mail every year, or about 41 pounds of paper.
- Dog Food Anyone?
by Sam Davidson,
August 30
The next time you're in the supermarket, grab a can of the pet food and swing it by your local Humane Association with a smile on your face.
- Pay with Cash
by Sam Davidson,
August 29
(1 comment)
Use cash instead of plastic to make a difference and say thank you to those who clean your tables.
- Healthcare for the Homeless
by Sam Davidson,
August 28
It's controversial and complicated, but let's talk about it: healthcare.
- Dry Your Clothes Outside
by Sam Davidson,
August 25
(1 comment)
By not using your electric or gas-powered dryer for a month, you can save $45, and you keep 15 pounds of coal in the ground.
- Save Some Paper
by Sam Davidson,
August 24
(3 comments)
Just say no. To receipts, that is.
- Write Your Name
by Sam Davidson,
August 23
Your signature has never meant so much.
- Give a Cow
by Sam Davidson,
August 22
Why not get original and give a cow, some baby ducks, or a well?
- Pay It Forward
by Sam Davidson,
August 21
You can really make someone's day by handing out a free lunch.
- Join the Club
by Sam Davidson,
August 18
Museums and organizations often rely on memberships to offset some of the costs of their services.
- Fill a Backpack
by Sam Davidson,
August 17
School starts soon (maybe not for you, but for millions of children and teens everywhere).
- Meet Your Neighbor
by Sam Davidson,
August 16
(2 comments)
It could take less than five minutes. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Green Power
by Sam Davidson,
August 15
There is still one thing you can do to continue to help the earth: buy green power.
- Make a Wish (come true)
by Sam Davidson,
August 14
Lots of nonprofits and other change agents rely on donations from kind individuals to keep things running.
- Change the Bulb
by Sam Davidson,
August 11
How many Americans does it take to change one standard light bulb in their homes?
- Unplug That Charger
by Sam Davidson,
August 10
(1 comment)
You know that cell phone charger you keep plugged in downstairs? It could be costing you $30 a year in electricity.
- Shed Your Coat
by Sam Davidson,
August 9
It’s August. Go to your coat closet.
- Re-Print
by Sam Davidson,
August 8
Print on the back of paper you don’t need.
- Tell a Friend
by Sam Davidson,
August 7
(2 comments)
If you really want to get the revolution off the ground, then spread the word.
- Save the Rainforest
by Sam Davidson,
August 4
(1 comment)
You’ve heard about it and have maybe even eaten at its namesake, but the rainforest is such an integral part of our world.
- Pick up the Phone
by Sam Davidson,
August 3
(1 comment)
If you've never called an elected offical before, don't be scared.
- Use Your Cell Phone
by Sam Davidson,
August 2
Scroll through the phone book and find the last person you called.
- Take the Bag Back
by Sam Davidson,
August 1
(5 comments)
500 billion. That's the number of plastic grocery bags consumed worldwide each year.
|
more time on your hands
|