THINKING GREEN

Looking for Ways to Help Save the Earth? Here Are Some Suggestions

Saturday, April 21, 2007; Page B03

The annual observation of Earth Day is tomorrow. Taking note of that, we asked for your tips on making the earth a greener place.

Stop throwing away plastic spoons and forks. Choose one or two of these and carry them with you in your purse, pocket or backpack.

-- Paul Gayet, McLean

Park as far away from stores as possible -- benefit from the walk and save gas from not hunting a space close in. Invest in snake plants -- they love neglect and clean the air. Open drapes in winter, close them in summer.

-- Carol Longo, Silver Spring

Reduce the population worldwide by offering large dollar rewards to young adults to be voluntarily sterilized.

-- Alvin R. Abraham, Wheaton

Push the producers of English muffins -- e.g. Thomas, et al. -- to stop double packaging.


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