| HOW GREEN ARE YOU? |
Test your knowledge by taking the quiz below. Many of these tips can save you hundreds of dollars annually on your heating, electric and water bills
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| THE HISTORY OF EARTH DAY |
 Earth Day was first conceived by Sen. Gaylord Nelson in the early 1960's and is credited for creating the environmental movement.
Gaylord was concerned that environmental issues were not being addressed and held a nationwide grassroots demonstration that took place in the spring of 1970. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day... more |
| LOCAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONS |
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Here are a few of the Earth Day Celebrations in Utah.
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| GO GREEN IN THE BATHROOM |
 The bathroom is where 60% of the water used indoors gets consumed.
Watch this video from National Geographic for tips on conserving water.
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| FIVE SIMPLE AND CHEAP GREEN IDEAS |
- Each degree you turn down the heat saves 3 percent on heating costs.
- Each degree you raise the temperature of your air conditioner saves 3-4 percent on cooling costs.
- Turn off the lights when you aren't using them and reduce your direct lighting energy use by 45 percent.
- Switch to compact fluorescent from regular incandescent bulbs and use 60 percent less energy per bulb.
- Keep your tires inflated to improve gas mileage by 3 percent
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| GUMMI WORMS DIRT CUPS...YUM! |
 No matter your height, age, or maturity level these are fun to make, and even more fun to eat.
Gummy Worm Dirt Cups - Sometimes known as Dirt Cake
Chocolate Pudding
Oreo Cookies, crushed
Gummi Worms (the sour ones are best)
Fill each cup with desired amount of pudding, top with a worm or two, sprinkle some crumbled cookies on top and shock your guests with the deliciousness of an earth friendly dessert!
A few facts about these sugary invertebrates:
Gummi worms were first made in 1981 in Germany.
They were meant for children to freak out their parents.
Gummi worms are the most popular gummi candy made today.
People make movies about gummi worms.
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The Meaning of "Going Green"
