Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Let's Clear The Air About World Ozone Day

Sept 16 is International World Ozone Day Each Year


The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that surrounds us is called the troposphere. The stratosphere, the next higher layer, extends about 10–50 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Stratospheric ozone is a naturally occurring gas that filters the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Today, there is widespread concern that the ozone layer is deteriorating due to the release of pollution. Such deterioration allows large amounts of ultraviolet B rays to reach Earth, which can cause health problems in humans and harm animals as well.

What is World Ozone Day, What is the Ozone, and Why is it in Danger? Quick facts.

What is the Hole Ozone story?

Learn about the Ozone Layer  and why we need to clear the air with Planetpals Dusty on Planetpals.com. 




Friday, August 19, 2016

It's Car Free Day Sept 22 - Can You Find Another Way to Get There?

If not, use these tips to save gas!

Best Tips Ever To Help You Save Gas! #conserve #CarFreeDay #Earthday Everyday

Car Free Day began in 2000 as a grassroots movement by the World Carfree Network to reduce or eliminate the use of cars and to lessen road and parking space to clear it for public use.

Cities from Chicago to Bangcock are taking part in Carfree Day; by stepping up public transportation and with events to bring awareness.

Sure, you can drive a hybrid, take public transportation, carpool, ride a bike, and have your kids join a "walking schoolbus", but what if you have to drive?

Here is list of 15 quick tips to help you save on GAS:

  • Combine errands, and trips.
  • Service your car it will keep it at peak performance
  • Go lightly on the gas pedal
  • Don't pump your brakes
  • Don't idle for long periods of time
  • Don't use drive up windows...park and drive in
  • Empty the car and trunk of extra items
  • Put items in the trunk instead of your roof
  • Drive 55 mph instead of 65 (you save 15%!)
  • Don't use your air conditioning
  • Use your 5th gear whenever possible
  • Keep your tires properly inflated
  • Buy a Fuel Saver of some kind
  • Use the lowest octane gas
  • Don't rev your engine

Car Free Day is a nice concept, but let's all remember to conserve everyday!

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Happy August Full Moon Pals!

The August Full Moon rises on Thursday, August 18. 
August Full Moon Names

One week earlier, on August 11th, one week after the Perseid meteor showerIt is also a  Full Moon Lunar Eclipse.  The moon is in the sign of  Aquarius.

Full Moon Names for August are Dog Day's Moon, Harvest Moon, Fruit Moon, Women's Moon, Dispute Moon, Corn Moon, Lightening Moon, Moon When Things Ripen. For more full moon names and fun facts -----> http://www.planetpals.com/ancient-full-moon-names.html

Learn more about the Full Moon Names,  Moon Phases and Moon Facts at Planetpals!



Monday, August 15, 2016

Be a Zero Hero...Do Your Part For Zero Waste Week

National Zero Waste Week September 5-9, 2016

 Be a Zero Hero...Do Your Part For Zero Waste Week September


National Zero Waste Week takes place week beginning 5th September 2016. Zero Waste Week is the annual awareness campaign for reducing landfill. Helping you save money and preserve resources since 2008.
Join Planetpals and become a Zero Hero and do your part!   According to myzerowaste.com this year’s theme is ‘One More Thing‘ which reminds us that the collective impact of taking baby steps can add up to significant change.


 Be a Zero Hero...Do Your Part For Zero Waste Week September

You can learn a lot about zero waste on planetpals.com and planetpalsblog.com. For 15 years Planetpals has offered proactive solutions to the environment for the whole family, through ideas, tips, activities, education and downloads.  We say practice the "r's" and particularly the 5th "R" Refuse.
Visit our Recycle Center and learn more! 

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Monday, July 18, 2016

Happy Full Moon Pals.

The Full Moon for JULY 2016 occurs on July 19, at 6:56 P.M. in the sign of Capricorn.



Ancient Full Moon names for JULY: Summer Moon Hungry Ghost Moon-Ripe Corn Moon-Crane Moon -Moon of Claiming -Mead Moon -Rose Moon-and Moon of the Middle Summer.


Learn more about the Full Moon Names,  Moon Phases and Moon Facts at Planetpals!