Soapnuts!

I first read about them from Agy's blog post in Green Issues Singapore back in June. I was intrigued. Using nuts as an alternative to soap... tell me if that doesn't intrigue you! But apparently, there is one kind of nut that you can use.

Anyway, I was so happy when I found out that Agy is giving away samples and that the giveaway was open to residents outside Singapore! And I was so excited when I found out I won! I couldn't wait to try my soap nuts.

But apparently... wait I did. And waited... and waited... and waited. Agy sent the soap nuts to me after her giveaway ended around the end of July. But I guess weather conditions and some serious flooding around August slowed the delivery process. I finally got the notice from the post office that my package is waiting to be claimed around the first week of September! And last Monday...

...my soap nuts! :)

I can't wait to try them! And Agy has new posts on how to make better use of the soap nuts in her post here.

Thank you so much again Agy!

Earth Hour 2010 Schedule

Just got this information this morning.


Let's do our part! :)

Earth Hour 2009

My husband attended the Earth Hour 2009 celebration at the SM Mall of Asia last March 28, 2009 (while I babysat my niece, Helaena, at my mom's house).

Anyway, here are a few of the photos he took of the event.

The stars turned out to show their support.
People celebrate after Earth Hour.

It's never too early to start showing your support for Earth.

Recycling Project

I saw this at the WWF office when I attended their Christmas party last December 17. It was pretty and I initially thought it was made of glass.

Upon closer inspection however...

Does that look familiar?

An empty Sprite plastic bottle! MG told me that it was made by someone who's in prison. Pretty creative huh? Too bad I wasn't able to take clearer photos to show more detail. I only used my phone's camera.

Earth Day 2008 Philippines

The first Earth Day celebration was held on March 21, 1970, in San Francisco, United States, through the initiative of former Senator Gaylord Nelson who wanted to raise the concern of the public about the change that the environment needs.

(excerpt: http://www.mb.com.ph/OPED20080422122486.html)

This year, we are celebrating Earth Day on April 22 (yep, today!).

I did a little research and below are activities you can participate in to celebrate Earth Day in the Philippines:

1. Agos: Earth Day 2008 with the theme Tubig, Buhay Natin, Ating Pagyamanin.
VENUE: CCP
TIME: activities start at 7:00 AM
WHAT TO EXPECT?

• clean -up of CCP complex by employees and surrounding stakeholders
  
• Manila Bay clean-up
• showcase on the water entitled "LAOT"
  

SOURCE: http://www.getzmo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1880&Itemid=577

2. Baga't Hangin Musikahan
VENUE: Public Transport Terminal, SM North EDSA
TIME: 1:30 - 5:00 PM
WHAT TO EXPECT?

• free vehicle emission testing
• free medical check-up from medical practitioners of the Lung Center of the Philippines, Association of Respiratory Therapists of the Philippines, and the VRP Medical Center

SOURCE: http://greenphils.com/2008/04/21/free-on-earth-day-2008/

3. Garbology Marathon, Fluvial Parade
VENUE: Manila Bay, Fronting Mall of Asia
WHAT TO EXPECT? Click here for more details.

4. Get P40 discount at Starbucks
VENUE: Participating Starbucks outlets (not sure if all)
WHAT TO EXPECT:

• P40 discount on your favorite beverage if you bring your own mug or tumbler. (How's that for waste reduction? :)
• Bottled water and pre-packed juices are not included in this campaign

SOURCE: http://network.earthday.net/profiles/blog/show?id=1734264%3ABlogPost%3A27522

5. Eco-Party
VENUE: Bacolod City
WHAT TO EXPECT?

• Visit this link for more details: http://www.envirolink.org/resource.html?itemid=200801100635110.491881&catid=2

6. Earth Day in Dumaguete
VENUE: Dumaguete City
WHAT TO EXPECT?

• Visit this link for more details on week-long activities: http://www.envirolink.org/resource.html?itemid=200803170011130.671764&catid=2

7. Earth Day in Baguio
VENUE: Baguio City
WHAT TO EXPECT?

• Session road will be closed for activities.

SOURCE: http://www.groundreport.com/World/Baguio-City-Prepares-Earth-Day-Event

AND many more, I'm sure. These are activities I was able to search on the internet today. If you know of more activities for Earth Day, feel free to post a reply.

For my part, Earth Day shouldn't just be a once-a-year effort. It's the small things we do, our daily contributions, that when put-together, will make a bigger impact on our quest to save our Earth.