Earth Day: Ten Things You Can Do To Save The Planet

Here's what you can do to save the environment...

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April 23, 2002, 11:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech


"Today is Earth Day, a time to honor our planet by doing your part to keep itcleaner and healthier. You can't make Mother Earth breakfast in bed, but thereare ways you can show her you love her -- and maybe start some new,environment-friendly habits at the same time. Jennifer Huget has ideas to get you started..."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

Monday, April 22, 2002 in The Washington Post

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