5 Ways You Can Still Participate in Earth Month

As Earth Month is coming to an end, we thought we’d remind our readers that there are still opportunities to participate in campaigns that benefit the environment and environmental causes. This is something that we hold dear as we consider ourselves one of the leading green call centres in North America. For example, we are 100% green powered, have facility-wide recycling of glass, paper, wire, cable, electronics and cardboard, office cleaned using toxin-free green products only, practice responsible consumption practices and have instituted an office-wide plastic water bottle ban. Enough about us and our CSR business Programs because we can go on and on. Today we are featuring 5 events that will make it easy for you to contribute to making the planet a little healthier:

Recycle Across America (RAA) and Recycle Across the World (RAW) “let’s recycle right”

RAA and RAW are 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations and they are “dedicated to simplifying the act of recycling for the general public to help them recycle more and help them recycle right .” Did you know that in the US less than 35% of waste is recycled and that a large portion of what is collected is contaminated with garbage making it not suitable for use? RAA and RAW are working hard to change/improve those facts with standardized labels and education are the way to get people to not only recycle, but to do it properly. Those wanting to support this mission can get a celebrity endorsed “let’s recycle right” t-shirt or tank top free with a $45 donation. Many stars have gotten involved and are doing PSA’s for the organization including Kristen Bell, Peter Facinelli, Angie Harmon, Stana Katic, Chris Salgardo and Gabby Reece. The organization also sells standardize labels online that businesses and residences can place on their bins to lessen confusion and encourage people to recycle.

Starbucks aims to reach a goal of 1 million community service hours by 2015

“By working together, we can create positive change in our own communities and around the world. Join us in reaching our goal of 1 million community service hours per year by 2015.” To learn more about how to participate in helping Starbuck’s reach their goal, visit the Starbucks Community page to find projects in your community to join and other pertinent information. The website encourages both Canadian and American visitors to come together to get people involved in their communities and inspire them to do more and make neighbourhoods stronger. You can find a variety of activities from environmental to sorting food at food banks and everything in-between. Starbucks created the hashtag #extrashotofgood so people who are involved or want to join in can converse and share their stories and ideas.

Pizza Pizza: Recycle an old device. Get a free slice!

Every April, Pizza Pizza launches its Slices for Devices campaign in honour of Earth Month and since the program launched in 2004, they have collected over 8,000 devices like smart phones, cell phones, cameras and other small electronics. This year “all devices collected will be safely recycled by GreenTec, with proceeds from the refurbishment donated to Children’s Miracle Network. “ This campaign is active at participating locations until April 30th. Acceptable devices includes: mobile and smart phones, digital cameras, tablets, iPods and MP3 players, web cams, ink cartridges, power adapters (any power/ extension cords, cables, power suppliers and chargers). Visit the Pizza Pizza website to find a location near you and learn a few interesting green facts too.

Aveda Earth Month 2014: Protect Water. Change Lives

Since 1999, Aveda has “set aside a whole month to love, celebrate and raise funds to protect the earth and its peoples” in honour of Earth Month. Since the launch of this program, they have raised over $32 million. For the past 7 years, Aveda has donated $26 million in support of clean water projects at home and around the world. In 2014, Aveda has set a goal to reach $6 million. Visit Aveda online to purchase the “light the way” limited edition candle and 100% of the $12.00 purchase price will go towards protecting clean water around the world. You can also connect with your local earth month clean water partner, visit an Earth Month leader salon or learn how to take action at home.

Clean Toronto Together – A program for residence

This annual program for residence brings friends, family, coworkers and classmates together “to clean a park, laneway or any other space that needs your help.” Events are scheduled throughout Earth Week (April 22- 27) and you still can participate in the following days:

• TODAY Friday April 25 – Corporate & School Clean-up Day
• Saturday April 26 & Sunday April 27 – Community Clean-up Days

Given the harsh winter our city has just endured, “our public and private spaces need our help more than ever. Help with the ice storm recovery and learn what you can do help our urban forest.” The Clean Toronto Together campaign is sponsored by GLAD, CP24, NEWSTALK 1010, Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, Toronto Park People and Earth Day Canada. Visit the Clean Toronto Together page to find out what parks, laneways and other locations are scheduled to be cleaned.

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